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Regarding Asthma and Parasites
What if the asthma epidemic in the Western world started because some people’s immune systems freak out in the absence of former health threats? That’s the reasoning behind the Hygiene Hypothesis, and it also explains why some people inflict parasitic infections on themselves in an attempt to reduce their allergy and asthma symptoms. Really. A [...] -
Tuesdays are Your Turn – Allergy Shots for Kids
Today’s question comes from Kelley, whose daughter is highly allergic to cats. And by “highly,” I mean she experiences major symptoms even on a full regimen of allergy meds. The doctor suggested immunotherapy, and since taking a kid for weekly or biweekly jabs is no joke, Kelley’s looking for some good information. In particular: What’s [...] -
Friday Links – Robots, Art Therapy & Asthma, Stress, Chalk Art
Robot Surgeon Assistants and Smart Pills Scientific American covers startling new medical technology that could save money and transform patient care. It’s like science fiction made real. Work Stress = Asthma? Yet another reason to revamp the abysmal vacation policies in American corporate culture. Jarvis Williams, Former NFL Player and Florida Gator, Dies of Asthma [...] -
Friday Links – Toothpaste, Perfume, Food Allergies
The Toothpaste that Might – Heavy on the ‘Might’ – Prevent Asthma Symptoms The People’s Pharmacy is a radio show and website that lots of newspapers syndicate. Recently, it featured this brief article about two radio-show callers who claim Crest Sensitivity toothpaste prevented some of their asthma symptoms. Now, the toothpaste does contain potassium nitrate [...] -
Friday Links – WAD 2010, Thermoplasty, Living Statues
(Photo by Flickr user dogfrog) BREAKING NEWS: Teaching Families About Asthma Helps Them Care for Asthma Kids I kid, I kid. This link describes just the sort of education program I would’ve loved when my daughter was diagnosed. You know all that information asthma parents usually have to search for on the Internet or figure [...] -
Asthma Mom’s Rules for Nebulizers and Little Kids
(Excuse the photo quality. This was pre-digital days.) My daughter started using a nebulizer right after she turned 2, when the doctor diagnosed her asthma. As a 25 year-old mom with no breathing problems myself, I had no idea what I was doing back then. None. The nurse at the pediatrician’s office showed me how [...] -
Friday Links – Groundbreaking Severe Asthma Treatment, ALA’s State of the Air 2010
Site Redesign! Monday Morning! Be There! (I mean here) For real this time. Asthma Mom will be down all day Sunday for the big rollover, and you’ll see the beautiful, brand-new design and expanded navigation and content bright and early Monday morning. Maybe even Sunday night, but no promises. Related, I am slowly driving myself [...] -
Tuesdays are Your Turn – Fun with Medicine
My daughter, a pictorial representation: Her backpack, there on the ground? That’s where I usually find it this time of year, dropped and forgotten after school while she and the Sidekick ride bikes or jump on the trampoline in the sun. Hey, I can’t complain. There are worse things in life than a careless kid [...] -
Friday Links – Prenatal Vitamin D, National Asthma Agenda, Black Currants
Study to Attempt Asthma Prevention with Prenatal Vitamin D This research on vitamin D supplements during pregnancy has no immediate relevance for my own life since I’m not having any more children, but it holds exciting prospects for the future. Asthma prevention could take a giant step forward. American Lung Association’s National Public Policy Agenda [...] -
Friday Links – Fish Oil, Peanut Allergy, Flu Vaccines
Asthma and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish Discover reports on research of fish oil benefits that go beyond the cardiovascular system, including positive effects on inflammatory disease, diabetes and even intelligence. Basically, our bodies turn one of the oils into a compound that, prevents neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) from sticking to the [...]
