H1N1: A Parents' Guide Oct 31, 2009
-Grunting noises or wheezing -Bluish skin color -Not drinking enough fluids -Not waking up or not interacting -Being so irritable that he or she not want to be held -Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough -Fever with a rash -Dehydration: difficult to awaken, no urination in past 8 hours, dry mouth and lips, no tears when crying -Ear discharge. MOST POPULAR. (CBS News -- Health)
MedImmune to present 4 abstracts on RSV and influenza at 47TH Annual IDSA Meeting Oct 31, 2009
The vaccine was not approved for use in children younger than 24 months, or for use in children with asthma or recurrent wheezing, or those with altered immunocompetence ... Do not administer FluMist to children less than two years of age due to an increased risk of hospitalization and wheezing that was observed in clinical trials ... FluMist should not be administered to any individual with asthma and to children less than five years of age with recurrent wheezing unless the potential benefit... (EurekAlert!)
YRMC offers test to detect lung disease Oct 29, 2009
For Yumans who have ever experienced a shortness of breath or wheezing, smoking, or high blood pressure, respiratory therapists from Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will be on hand to answer questions and administer a breathing test Wednesdaytoday, according to a news release from YRMC.. "A simple breathing test, called a spirometry test, can help people find out if they are one of the millions of Americans suffering from lung disease and don't know it," the release said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Many U.S. children may suffer from suboptimal levels of vitamin D Oct 27, 2009
Researchers said vitamin D improves bone health and prevents rickets in children, and recent studies suggest it also may prevent a host of common childhood illnesses, including respiratory infections, childhood wheezing, and winter-related eczema. "We need to perform randomized controlled trials to understand if vitamin D actually improves these wide-ranging health outcomes," Mansbach added. (Xinhuanet, China)
Clock Ticking for Dems on Health Care Oct 27, 2009
Let those european countries have to deal with the hard headed, obese, wheezing heart attacks waiting to happen like doc's over here have to and you will magically see their quality of care numbers go down in line with ours. not advocating the insurance premiums increasing, but defending our doctors who are taking a beating over this issue when so much of it is beyond their control. (CBS News -- Health)
Latest analysis confirms suboptimal vitamin D levels in millions of US children Oct 26, 2009
Vitamin D improves bone health and prevents rickets in children, and recent studies suggest that it also may prevent a host of common childhood illnesses, including respiratory infections, childhood wheezing, and winter-related eczema. Although sun exposure generates healthy doses of vitamin D, it can also cause skin cancer. (EurekAlert!)
Medical marijuana policy move sparks optimism Oct 22, 2009
But Dr. Jeannette Tetrault, an assistant professor of medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, who has studied marijuana's effects on the lungs, says her review of 34 studies found some evidence linking long-term use to symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, like coughing, sputum production, and wheezing. The studies she and her colleagues did find were of middling quality, Tetrault adds. (CNN)
Free H1N1 clinic set Oct 21, 2009
Children under 5 with asthma or more than one episode of wheezing during the past year, children or adolescents on long-term aspirin treatment and anyone with muscle or nerve disorders such as cerebral palsy should not receive the nasal vaccine, Billson said. Others who should not receive the vaccine include people with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and long-term health problems including heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, anemia and... (Montana Standard, MT)
Limited supply of H1N1 vaccine arrives at clinic Oct 21, 2009
Children younger than 5 years old with a history of recurrent wheezing, children or adolescents receiving aspirin therapy, people who have had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and people who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs or who are allergic to any of the nasal spray vaccine components also should not have the nasal spray. Slattery said the clinic made an application for the nasal spray and was surprised to receive a supply. (Brenham Banner, TX)
DOCTOR IS IN: Know your childs medicine Oct 20, 2009
DOCTOR IS IN: Know your childs medicine. 8:32 am October 19, 2009, by AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Quick Take: NBA wary of swine flu, but will it affect its stars? Oct 20, 2009
Sure, the Heat might send Joel Anthony home if he's sneezing and wheezing, but would it be as quick to act with Dwyane Wade. The Lakers are supposed to say no to Kobe because of a runny nose. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Who uses cannabis? Oct 18, 2009
Wheezing, coughing and bronchitis are commonly reported amongst cannabis smokers. Evidence to support suspicions that cannabis causes cancer is inconclusive though, because most frequent and long-term cannabis users also smoke tobacco. (iAfrica.com)
MedImmune to present data on RSV and influenza at 2009 AAP National Conference and Exhibition Oct 17, 2009
"Serious Early Childhood Wheezing Following Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lower Respiratory Tract Infection During Infancy Among Preterm Infants" Romero, JR et al (presenter: Hasan Jafri, MD)[(Friday, October 16, 2009; Room 145 (Washington Convention Center). BACKGROUND: Prior studies have suggested that RSV infection is associated with the development of recurrent wheezing in early childhood ... This retrospective cohort study sought to determine the relationship between medically attended RSV... (EurekAlert!)
Breathe easy this Diwali Oct 17, 2009
Festive fumes You cant avoid the smoke and pollution its going to be everywhere tonight but you can take extra care and avoid a situation which may begin with slight wheezing, but end up in an attack which can be difficult to control ... Since we cant avoid chocolates and sweets, Dr Jain suggests, Avoid extremely chilled drinks as it aggravates wheezing. (India Times, India)
Higher Fees for Workers with Health Risks? Oct 17, 2009
It is not htere fault that 2 out of every 3 people that come into the hospital are a wheezing heart attack waiting to happen due to their diets. by dwilson59 October 16, 2009 1:35 PM EDT. (CBS News -- US)
Parents charged after soap punishment Oct 17, 2009
Police arrived at the house to find the girl in bed, wheezing. "It could have turned life-threatening if we hadn't gotten there when we did," Martinez said. (AZCentral -- News)
Waco Schedules Free FluMist Clinic Oct 16, 2009
It cannot be administered to those with asthma or other lung conditions, anyone who has been treated for wheezing in the past year, pregnant women, anyone with a compromised immune system and anyone older than 49. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Health Dept. receives H1N1 vaccine; Flu clinic planned for October 20 Oct 16, 2009
Children younger than 5 years with asthma or wheezing. Anyone in close contact with a person with a severely weakened immune system. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Swine Flu Almost Kills Pregnant 'Miracle Mom' Oct 16, 2009
"It just started with a cough; I had been wheezing.". The possibility that she might have the H1N1 virus never occured to the Collingswood, N.J., woman. (ABC News)
A Man with Progressive Dyspnea Oct 15, 2009
Wheezing developed, associated with a chronic cough productive of clear-to-green sputum. He saw a physician at another facility. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Preparing for two flu seasons Oct 15, 2009
Mild side effects reported have been runny nose, fever, headache and muscle aches, abdominal pain or occasional vomiting or diarrhea, wheezing, sore throat. Dr. Gary Goldfarb, a Burlington pediatrician, said he has vaccinated more than 250 children so far for seasonal influenza and expects to vaccinate at least twice as much by the end of the year. (Burlington Union, MA)
Childhood asthma and pets not linked Oct 14, 2009
It was observed that asthma generally doubled a child's risk of hospitalisation due to recurrent wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and narrowing of the airways. The report further added that children with asthma were 1. (India Times, India)
Tobin School family friendly flu clinic Oct. 17 Oct 13, 2009
FluMist will be available to healthy children with no history of wheezing. While there is no charge for flu shots, people enrolled in Medicare are encouraged to bring their health insurance cards. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Police: Child forced to eat soap Oct 13, 2009
Police arrived at the home and found the child, who also suffers from asthma, wheezing and with a swollen lip. The mother and boyfriend were taken to the Palm Bay Police Department for questioning before being transported to the Brevard County Detention Center. (Florida Today)
When food doesn't 'SUIT' you Oct 10, 2009
Complaints also include migraine, muscle aches, pains, nausea, cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, sneezing, coughing, shortness of breath or wheezing. The most severe reaction is called anaphylaxis. (India Times, India)
H1N1 vaccine clinics to begin Monday Oct 9, 2009
It cannot be given to children younger than 5 who have had one or more episodes of wheezing in the past year, for instance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday that 32 percent of children ages 2 to 4 received a seasonal flu vaccine last flu season, which is about the average for all ages last season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Inhalers May Raise Risk of Asthma in Some Children Oct 8, 2009
Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness. The British study, which looked at patients aged between 3 and 22 years, showed that asthma patients using their inhaler on a daily basis who carry a gene variant called Arg16 had a 30 percent greater risk of asthma attacks compared with those with the more usual form of the gene. (MEDLINEplus)
Bakersfield Named A Worst Allergy City Oct 7, 2009
"Headache, my nose is stuffy. I start wheezing and I have to start using my inhaler a little bit more," she said. Dr. Ricardo Vega, of the Advanced Pulmonary & Sleep Medical Center, said a high pollen count coupled with the valley's bad air pollution can be even worse for allergy sufferers. (KERO 23, CA)
H1N1 vaccine arrives at county health dept. Oct 7, 2009
The nasal vaccine should not be given to: Children younger than 2 years of age Adults 50 years and older People with a medical condition that places them at high risk for complications from influenza and people with illnesses that weaken their immune system Children younger than 5 with a history of recurrent wheezing Children or adolescents receiving aspirin People with a history of Guillain-Barr syndrome, a rare disorder of the nervous system Pregnant women People who have a... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Swine flu vaccine arrives Oct 6, 2009
The most common are runny nose, wheezing, nasal congestion and fever. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is preparing take-home cards that tell vaccine recipients how to report any suspected side effects to the nation s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting system. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
H1N1 vaccine offered in Northeast Georgia Oct 6, 2009
" As with the seasonal flu shots, there is a risk of side effects with the swine flu vaccine. They include runny nose, wheezing, nasal congestion and fever, Dumpert said, but side effects should be mild and last only a day or two. "It can produce an immune response," he said. "But that doesn't mean you're getting the flu. " For more information, visit the Northeast Health District Web site at publichealthathens.com. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, October 06, 2009... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Asthmatic Children: Did Mom Use Her Pump During Pregnancy? Oct 6, 2009
4, 2006) Children whose mothers had a low intake of vitamin E during pregnancy are more likely to develop wheezing and asthma by age. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Allergies And Stress Oct 2, 2009
"Clogged up, wheezing, runny nose, eyes watering," says Norman. Allergy stricken and anxious; what does one have to do with the other. (W-USA News, DC)
Cambridge announces free flu clinics Sep 30, 2009
At these clinics, FluMist will be available to healthy children with no history of wheezing. Based on 2009 CDC guidelines, the health department is recommending seasonal flu vaccine for children ages 6 months to 18 years; pregnant women; adults 50 and up; adults and children six months and older with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease; residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities; healthcare workers, caregivers and first responders who could give the flu to... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares Sep 24, 2009
Weather changes send more wheezing youngsters to the ER, study finds. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Wide swine flu threat Sep 20, 2009
The normal side effects of the spray vaccine include fever, headache, muscle aches, runny nose, vomiting and wheezing. These side effects, of course, mimic the flu, leading to the rumor that flu vaccines cause the illness. (Albany Times Union)
* No smoking, bud Sep 19, 2009
But now Americas smokers are groaning X or maybe that should be wheezing X under a flood of new measures designed to make them give up. Or, at the very least, to drive their habits from public view to something done furtively in private. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Some Foods Affect Histamine Product... Sep 17, 2009
Wheezing and coughing. Commercial Antihistamines Produce Side Effects. (Suite101.com)
Tuberculosis Patients Can Reduce Transmissability By Inhaling Interferon Through A Nebulizer Sep 16, 2009
Dr. Rom and his colleagues found that those patients that inhaled interferon had a significant decrease in the amount of tubercle bacilli from the sputum smear at four weeks and fewer symptoms of cough, night sweats, fever and wheezing. Scientists also found that this group also had fewer inflammatory cytokines in lung cells recovered by bronchoalveolar lavage after four months. (Science Daily)
Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk Sep 16, 2009
Symptoms of the disease include wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing. The airway disease can be triggered by a number of factors, such as cold air, exercise and chemical irritants. (MEDLINEplus)
Day-care dividend debunked Sep 14, 2009
These early-day care children had less wheezing when they were between 4 and 8 years old, compared with children who did not attend day care. But by age 8, the differences disappeared, suggesting that early day care does not prevent asthma or allergies. (Boston Globe)
Little Physical Harm to Non-Residents from World Trade Center Dust Sep 12, 2009
Looking at residents with no history of asthma, the researchers found no overall correlation between plume intensity and the odds of developing a new cough or wheezing problems following 9/11 ... Among people with no history of asthma, just under 6 percent of those exposed to the greatest plume intensities developed persistent coughing or wheezing. (MEDLINEplus)
Early Daycare May Not Lower Asthma Risk Sep 10, 2009
But the pattern shifted with time, and by the age of 8, early-daycare children were no more -- or no less -- likely to have episodes of wheezing or other signs or symptoms of asthma ... Children with older siblings were also more likely to have wheezing symptoms in the first year of life, but were no more or no less likely to have signs or symptoms of allergies or asthma at age 8. (MEDLINEplus)
All about food allergies Sep 10, 2009
Food allergy symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening and may include, hives, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or eyes, diarrhoea, vomiting, cramps, itching and tightness of throat, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, in extreme cases, anaphylactic shock, says Dr Richa Anand, dietician, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai. In case you feel that you may be allergic to a certain food: * Eliminate the food that you suspect from your diet and check if the reactions stop. (India Times, India)
Day Care Doesn't Stop Sickness, Study Says Sep 10, 2009
The early starters were twice as likely to experience wheezing in their first year than those who didn't go ... By age 5, there was a trend for less wheezing among early attendees ... The shift reversed itself by age 8, when there was no association between early day care attendance and wheezing at all. (KIRO TV, WA)
Feline Asthma Sep 9, 2009
Treating Coughing and Wheezing Cats Safely and Affordably ... Those same inhalers can be used to treat the coughing and wheezing caused by asthma in cats. (Suite101.com)
Infection-allergy link questioned Sep 9, 2009
The children who went to nursery and who had older siblings had more than quadruple the risk of frequent chest infections and double the risk of wheezing in early life, with no obvious pay off in terms of later protection from allergy. The infections may, therefore, do more harm than good, contrary to common belief, the authors told the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. (BBC News -- Health)
'Hygiene hypothesis' challenged Sep 8, 2009
They found that children who started daycare early were twice as likely to experience wheezing in the first year of life compared to those who didn't go to daycare. However, as the children aged, there was a shift: by age five, there was a trend for less wheezing among early attendees: they were about 80 percent as likely as non-attendees to wheeze, but this was not statistically significant ... What's more, the shift reversed itself by age eight, when there was no association between early... (EurekAlert!)
'24 hours in the ER' shows challenges of health system Sep 8, 2009
This is where we head when a baby is in distress, when chest pains may signal a heart attack, when a person with asthma can't stop wheezing, when there's nowhere else to go for help ... Lewis Newman is wheezing as he walks into the ER, struggling to breathe. (USA Today -- News)
How Does EpiPen Help with an Allerg... Sep 6, 2009
For some people, the allergic reaction only brings minor symptoms like sniffles, stuffy nose, wheezing and a cough. For some patients, an allergic reaction incites anaphylactic shock, which is a serious condition in which the immune system creates inflammation and constriction of the airways that block breathing. (Suite101.com)
Allergy injectors are 'liberating and daunting' Sep 5, 2009
They are normally given to stop anaphylaxis, a reaction which may include difficulty breathing, airway blockage, wheezing, itchiness, hives, and swelling of the mouth or throat ... Although she has never used one on herself, she has administered EpiPens to help save the lives of two people who were having reactions: a guest at her house in Pennsylvania who swelled up after being stung by a bee, and her child's friend who started wheezing so much that she could barely speak about six minutes... (CNN)
Wildfire causes serious pollution around Los Angeles Sep 5, 2009
The nonprofit organization said in a statement that the particles produced by the fires "are respiratory irritants, and exposure to high concentrations of particulate matter can cause persistent cough, phlegm, wheezing and difficulty breathing.". "The effects of wildfire smoke range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to more serious disorders, including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbation of asthma and premature death," it said. (Xinhuanet, China)
South Africa: Govt Tightens Tobacco Laws Sep 2, 2009
Young children will be better protected from the harms of second hand smoke, like asthma, wheezing, or bronchitis. -- Adults may not smoke in a car when a passenger under 12 years is present. (allAfrica.com)
Our kids choke as leaders do nothing Sep 2, 2009
Yale University researchers confirm that soot from heavy cars and trucks trigger wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath in children with asthma. A New Jersey study links in utero exposure to traffic exhaust with lower birth weight, and a New York City study finds an association between a chemical in diesel pollution and lower IQ.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Exercise Induced Asthma Aug 31, 2009
This constriction results in restricted flow of air into and out of the lungs, resulting in typical asthma symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough and wheezing. Symptoms of Exercise Induced Asthma. (Suite101.com)
Winchester's school-wide flu policy still forming Aug 29, 2009
Children younger than 5 with asthma or one or more episodes of wheezing within the past year. People with certain muscle or nerve disorders such as seizures or cerebral palsy. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Swimming Aids Asthma Symptoms In Children, Study Finds Aug 28, 2009
17, 2008) Children with mothers who have allergies or asthma have an increased risk of wheezing in the chest if they take part in baby swimming before 6 months of. (Mar. (Science Daily)
YOUR HEALTH: College dorms can trigger asthma attacks Aug 25, 2009
Causes recurring wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. Can get worse because of allergies, infections and poor air quality. (USA Today -- News)
Microbiologists Find Defense Molecule That Senses Respiratory Viruses Aug 25, 2009
The disease is the most prevalent acute wheezing disorder in. (Jan. (Science Daily)
The little tickle that could Aug 24, 2009
If you dont already have the H1N1 flu, youre bound to catch it in here, said a little voice in my head, as I stood in the doorway listening to people barking and wheezing. You should just get the hell out of here and come back at three in the morning. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A flu in our lives Aug 23, 2009
As many patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have had bronchospasm (wheezing) or serious breathing problems when they used zanamivir, it is not recommended for people with chronic respiratory disease such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If you develop worsening respiratory symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath, stop using zanamivir and contact your healthcare provider right away. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Warning Over Codeine Use After Tonsillectomy Aug 22, 2009
On the second night after surgery, the child developed a fever and wheezing, and was found dead the next morning. Tests later showed the mother had given the proper dosage, and yet the child's body was found to have high levels of morphine. (Science Daily)
At home, James still twinkles Aug 22, 2009
I am in reasonable health for a man of my age,'' he says, honking and wheezing. But I'm not kidding about the sinusitis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers Aug 21, 2009
Doctors prescribed codeine syrup and told the boy's mother to give it to him for pain, but two nights later, the child developed a fever and wheezing. He was found dead the next morning, according to the report. (MEDLINEplus)
Skateboarder's death underscores... Aug 18, 2009
Other symptoms include swelling of the mouth or throat, itchy skin, wheezing, cough and localized pain, said Dr. Clifford Bassett, medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Law)
