An article published in the September issue of Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology the scientific publication of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) examines the case of a 10 year-old girl who had an anaphylactic (severely allergic reaction after eating blueberry pie.
Although she had a medical history of asthma and seasonal allergies and known anaphylaxis to penicillin and cow's milk she wasn't known to be allergic to any of the ingredients in the pie.
After weeks of testing on both the young girl and a sample of the pie the article authors decided that what had caused the reaction was contaminated a streptomycin blueberry.
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and reduced the incidence of bovine respiratory disease after castration. Once meloxicam was administered orally to beef cattle prior to these common procedures the cattle gained more weight
and had slower incidence of bovine respiratory disease because it allowed them to be more comfortable
The researchers used surveillance video and telemetric monitoring to identify any symptoms of complications in all groups such as abdominal bleeding gastrointestinal bleeding aspiration pneumonia seizures or blood disorders.
Exposure to biomass burning particles is associated strongly with cardiovascular disease respiratory illness lung cancer asthma and low birth weights.
Mas cotek is used for example to treat pneumonia diabetes hypertension diarrhoea and gout. We found that dried Ficus deltoidea leaves extracted with water at 50 degree celsius for 20 hours yielded an aqueous extract with the highest content of flavonoids and total phenolics.
Now we're studying the association of this strain of bovine influenza with respiratory disease in feedlots.
#Progress in allergic asthma research after ingestion of fruitsresearchers at the UPM suggest that the interaction between two proteins can be the responsible for the allergic asthma episodes after eating an infected fruit.
and Genomics (CBGP) of Universidad Politã cnica de Madrid (UPM) conducted infection assays of commercial kiwis with Alternaria alternata spores which is a pathogenic fungus involved in chronic asthma
According to this research this protein can be a major cause of childhood asthma in US. When a pathogen infects a plant the defense response is activated producing an increase of certain proteins related to the defense (known as protein 5). Likewise the fungus increases the production of the proteins involved in attacks or virulence.
since Alternaria is described as a major cause of chronic asthma in children. These results suggest that patients allergic to Alternaria can suffer an allergy attack after eating infected kiwifruit.
and people who suffer from severe asthma. In the three-year study researchers from Radboud University Medical Centre
and makes the animal vulnerable to pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. Identifying persistent infectionswhen a pregnant cow becomes infected the developing calf is at risk.
and blue holiday to the fullest the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers some star-spangled tips.
but allergy and asthma sufferers need to be aware of the triggers which can sometimes ruin their good time said allergist Michael Foggs MD ACAAI president.
Fireworks Campfires and Asthma Don't Mixfireworks and campfires are a staple of the 4th of July
but smoke can cause asthma symptoms to flare. Allergists recommend keeping your distance from campfires
or a refreshing cool breeze sudden changes in the weather can trigger an asthma attack. Allergists are experts in diagnosing
and asthma and can develop a plan to keep symptoms in check no matter the season or the temperature.
and knowing how changes might affect your asthma will go a long way towards helping you enjoy the summer season.
Some people with asthma also experience difficulties when coming in contact with chlorine. Skin sensitivity to chlorine is treated often by washing the affected area with clean water to remove traces of the remaining irritant.
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Although worry is a factor for anyone caring for a child with food allergies according to a study published in the July issue of Annals of Allergy Asthma
and Immunology the scientific publication of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) there is increased anxiety and strain for caregivers of children allergic to milk and eggs.
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A 2011 study on sheep published in the journal Kenya Veterinarian showed that the plant caused emphysema pneumonia bleeding ulcers brain swelling and death among other effects.
There is also some evidence that allergenic pollen can trigger asthma attacks; in Detroit the asthma rate is 50 percent higher than the rate for the state of Michigan as a whole.
In Detroit vacant lots are most common in low-income neighborhoods that have large minority populations.
just as bad as the spring and fall seasons said allergist Michael Foggs MD president of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
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Among men who had smoked ever there was an elevated risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) cancer or respiratory diseases in all of the geographic regions in 2004.
Men who had smoked ever tobacco were approximately 50 percent more likely to die from respiratory diseases than those who had smoked not.
While women in most Asian regions are far less likely to smoke than men the study also found an increased risk of death from cancer CVD and respiratory diseases among East Asian women.
We know that these other pollutants contribute to increased risk of premature death and heart attacks as well as increased incidence and severity of asthma and other health effects.
#Healthy diet linked with better lung function in COPD patientssure everyone knows a healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with respiratory diseases
but now a new study has shown a direct link between eating fish fruit and dairy products and improved lung function among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
or cheese had showed improvement in lung function less emphysema improved six-minute walk scores improved SGRQ scores
oils--canola soybean and corn--to the rising incidence of lung inflammation and possibly asthma.
Rates of asthma in the U s. have been climbing in the last 40 years coinciding with a switch in U s. diets from lard
which were thought to be healthier for the heart Looking at other countries'rates of asthma Cook-Mills said those with significantly lower rates of asthma have diets high in olive and sunflower oils.
In the U s. asthma prevalence (the percentage of people who have been diagnosed with asthma and still have asthma) was 8. 4 percent in 2010 as reported by the U s. Department of health and human services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the U s. the average blood plasma level of gamma-tocopherol is four or more times higher than those of European and Scandinavian countries that consume sunflower and olive oil Cook-Mills noted.
and sunflower oil have the lowest rate of asthma and those that consume soybean corn and canola oil have the highest rate of asthma Cook-Mills said.
When people consume alpha-tocopherol which is rich in olive oil and sunflower oil their lung function is better.
inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness a characteristic of asthma. She hypothesized that they might have similar effects in humans.
People with asthma already have lower lung function so if they have high gamma-tocopherol levels they would have even more difficulty breathing Cook-Mills said.
The individuals in CARDIA with asthma and high gamma-tocopherol had the lowest lung function.
Nevertheless studies performed on raw milk have demonstrated that its consumption can protect against allergies asthma hay fever and more generally atopic sensitisation.
Concerned hunters and foresters sent the carcasses to the University of Veterinary medicine Vienna for analysis. Extensive investigations have revealed now that the animals died of bacterial pneumonia caused by two strains of bacteria that are highly unusual in chamois.
Severe pneumonia as cause of deathnineteen dead chamois from the region of Amstetten Lilienfeld and Salzburg in north-central Austria were investigated.
The analysis revealed that the animals had died of a massive pneumonia. The causes of the pneumonia turned out to be bacteria with the evocative names Mannheimia glucosida (in honour of the German biologist Walter Mannheim nothing to do with the German town) and Bibersteinia trehalosi.
The bacteria had previously been detected only in cattle and sheep. That they can cause deadly and epidemic pneumonia in chamois was unknown.
It is against the law to administer medical treatment to wild animals so we don't really have many possibilities to prevent an epidemic explains Annika Posautz from the pathology team of the Research Institute.
and acrolein that are known to cause cancer and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. There was also a substantial increase in nicotine levels
Chemical compounds containing reactive nitrogen are major drivers of air and water pollution worldwide and hence of diseases like asthma or cancer.
The same molecular machinery employed by Pseudomonas syringae is used also by a host of microbes to cause diseases that afflict people including salmonella the plague respiratory disease and chlamydia.
and fall according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Those with grass allergies should avoid melon tomatoes
The approval of oral immunotherapy tablets is advancement in the right direction said allergist Michael Foggs MD president of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI.
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People with asthma are affected especially by allergies and may have asthma attacks which can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
Asthma often is triggered by allergies; however most people with allergies do not develop asthma. Over-the-counter medications often make people experiencing allergies feel better
but if they experience difficulty breathing or the symptoms become more severe they should seek medical attention.
Antihistamine drugs work by blocking the histamine from affecting these cells. Additionally a physician can prescribe stronger medications if needed.
In addition and although to a lesser extent these infants have a greater sudden death rate and a greater risk of suffering cancer and respiratory disease in childhood as well.
#Asthma drug aids simultaneous desensitization to several food allergies, study findsan asthma drug accelerates the process of desensitizing patients with food allergies to several foods at the same time a new study
Patients who took the asthma drug omalizumab became desensitized to multiple food allergens at a median of 18 weeks;
The results of the new study was published online Feb 27 in the journal Allergy Asthma & Clinical Immunology.
Some operations that rear and sterilize insects such as one in Guatemala that produces many of the sterile medflies dropped over Florida's major ports roughly every seven days do employ low-oxygen conditions called hypoxia or anoxia.
While E coli bacteria exist primarily as beneficial residents of the human intestine extraintestinal variants are responsible for diarrheal diseases like hemorrhagic colitis as well as urinary tract infections neonatal meningitis sepsis and pneumonia.
The committee is likely to approve these tablets which will mark great improvement in the fight against allergy said allergist Michael Foggs MD president of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI.
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#Secondhand smoke exposure increases odds of hospital asthma readmission for childrena new study shows that exposure to secondhand smoke at home
or in the car dramatically increases the odds of children being readmitted to the hospital within a year of being admitted for asthma.
The study is part of the Greater Cincinnati Asthma Risks Study which seeks to understand the causes of hospital readmission particularly for low income and minority children.
Certainly there could be a financial incentive for insurance companies to help caregivers quit smoking rather than pay the downstream costs of a future asthma readmission.
#Dietary fibers protect against asthma, study suggeststhe Western diet probably has more to do with the asthma epidemic than has been assumed so far
because developing asthma is related to the amount of fruit and vegetables consumed. Gut bacteria ferment the dietary fibers contained in them
and fatty acids enter the blood as a result influencing the immune response in the lungs. This has been shown by a research project funded by The swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF.
In the West an increasing number of people have developed allergic asthma in the past fifty years. But dietary habits have changed also during the same period:
and can lead to more serious illnesses such as pneumonia and sepsis. Here's a summary of what the study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious diseases, found:
motor and psychosocial problems more food allergies and a higher risk of developing celiac disease But it also notes that babies in western countries who were exclusively breastfed for 6 months were apparently less likely to succumb to infections, such as pneumonia,
which in many poor neighborhoods is increased responsible for asthma rates and other health problems. They also reduce stress,
Is there a higher chance of pneumonia? The H7 is variable. The one thing we know is
The Renaissance Computing Institute in North carolina has developed an Outpatient Health Monitoring System (OHMS) for patients with chronic conditions such as asthma.
Fast food link to asthma, eczemaeating fast food three times a week may lead to asthma and eczema in children, say researchers who have looked at global disease and dietary patterns.
such as take-away burgers, risked severe asthma, eczema and itchy, watery eyes. Eating plenty of fruit appears to be protective, Thorax journal reports.
or more weekly servings of fast food had increased a 39 risk of severe asthma. Six-and seven-year-olds had increased a 27 risk.
Eating three or more portions of fruit a week cut the risk of severe asthma, eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis by between 11%and 14%.
"If the associations between fast foods and the symptom prevalence of asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis and eczema is causal,
"Generally, people with asthma do not have to follow a special diet. In some cases, certain foods, such as cow's milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, yeast products, nuts,
Malayka Rahman of Asthma UK, said research suggests that a person's diet may contribute to their risk of developing asthma
and vegetables have a beneficial effect on asthma therefore Asthma UK advises people with asthma to eat a healthy,
balanced diet including five portions of fruit or vegetables every day, fish more than twice a week, and pulses more than once a week
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