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• Having trouble breathing?

  June 2, 2011 1:59 PM

  If you're having trouble breathing from all the smoke hanging over the state--you're urged to call your doctor. The Pueblo City-County Health Dept. says people with lung disease or asthma who are having trouble breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath should work with their doctor to decide how to... more »

• Childhood asthma linked to poor diet, sedentary lifestyle

  September 20, 2010 11:41 AM

  A new study finds children with an imbalanced metabolism are at an increased risk for asthma, even if they're not overweight. Researchers at West Virginia University looked at almost 18,000 children and noticed that while asthma risk did increase with BMI, there were other factors. Children who had early... more »

• Study links acetaminophen, asthma in teens

  August 13, 2010 9:34 AM

  Teens who take acetaminophen have double the risk for asthma compared to those who'd never taken it. That's the finding of a new study by the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The scientists studied teens who... more »

• Overseas asthma treatment: Salt mines

  August 3, 2010 10:29 AM

  Salt is becoming big business as an experimental treatment for asthma patients in Pakistan. A centuries-old salt mine in Pakistan is attracting patients who are lining up to try its converted underground caverns. People from as far away as Dubai and Saudi Arabia come to the mine for treatment.... more »

• Researchers make huge asthma discovery

  July 23, 2010 9:45 AM

  There is new hope for millions of asthma sufferers. Researchers are on the verge of a major breakthrough that could make inhalers a thing of the past. Dr. David Farrar and his research team at the University of Texas Southwestern discovered that Interferon, an immune system protein already... more »

• Despite wheezing and sneezing, many refuse to give up a furry friend

  April 5, 2010 10:42 AM

  When Doug Familia told his wife, Nancy, he wanted to buy a cat for his stepson, she balked. Nancy knew that 8-year-old Anthony wanted a kitten, but she also knew that her husband had severe allergies to cats. "Don't bring a cat home if it's going to be a... more »

• 'We're keeping the cat.' Surviving pet allergies

  April 5, 2010 10:29 AM

  When Doug Familia told his wife, Nancy, he wanted to buy a cat for his stepson, she balked. Nancy knew that 8-year-old Anthony wanted a kitten, but she also knew that her husband had severe allergies to cats. "Don't bring a cat home if it's going to be a... more »

• Stress during pregnancy may influence development of asthma

  March 20, 2010 12:21 PM

  Stress during pregnancy may influence whether children will develop asthma. Researchers in Boston studied the cord blood of infants born to mothers living in large cities. Many were minorities living in poor neighborhoods. Babies whose mothers lived in more stressful environments were more likely to have differences in... more »

• Stress during pregnancy may influence the development of asthma

  March 20, 2010 12:09 PM

  Stress during pregnancy may influence whether children will develop asthma . Researchers in Boston studied the cord blood of infants born to mothers living in large cities. Many were minorities living in poor neighborhoods. Babies whose mothers lived in more stressful environments were more likely to have differences... more »

• A study suggests BPA linked to asthma

  March 6, 2010 1:00 PM

  A new study in mice suggests exposure to the chemical Bisphenol-A may be linked to asthma. Bisphenol-A, or BPA is found in some plastics and the aluminum lining of food and drink cans. In experiments with mice, researchers found that expectant mothers exposed to BPA had pups with more... more »

• A new study suggests BPA linked to asthma

  March 6, 2010 12:46 PM

  A new study in mice suggests exposure to the chemical Bisphenol-A may be linked to asthma . Bisphenol-A, or BPA is found in some plastics and the aluminum lining of food and drink cans. In experiments with mice, researchers found that expectant mothers exposed to BPA had pups with... more »

• FDA warning against over-use of certain asthma drugs

  February 21, 2010 10:24 AM

  The food and drug administration is warning against over-use of certain asthma drugs. The medications are in the class of long-acting beta agonists, or LABA's. the FDA says the drugs should be used for the shortest time possible to control asthma. Officials say research has shown the medications may... more »

• FDA warning against over-use of certain asthma drugs

  February 21, 2010 10:18 AM

  The food and drug administration is warning against over-use of certain asthma drugs. The medications are in the class of long-acting beta agonists, or LABA's. the FDA says the drugs should be used for the shortest time possible to control asthma. Officials say research has shown the medications may... more »

• Plan ahead when traveling with asthma

  February 3, 2010 4:29 PM

  If you are suffering from asthma, it takes some extra planning before hitting the road or hopping a plane. The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America offers these tips for travelers: Medications Take with you a detailed list of medications showing prescription refill number, prescribing physician and... more »

• Study: Smokers hurting children with asthma

  January 29, 2010 11:27 AM

  Children with asthma can't breathe well when they're exposed to secondhand smoke, disrupting their sleep. Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital examined 200 asthmatic children who lived with smokers. Secondhand smoke was associated with difficulty falling asleep, trouble breathing during sleep and increased daytime sleepiness. According to the medical... more »

• Smokers hurting children with asthma

  January 29, 2010 11:21 AM

  Children with asthma can't breathe well when they're exposed to secondhand smoke, disrupting their sleep. Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital examined 200 asthmatic children who lived with smokers. Secondhand smoke was associated with difficulty falling asleep, trouble breathing during sleep and increased daytime sleepiness. According to the medical... more »

• Common indoor allergies this time of year

  January 4, 2010 7:36 AM

  Cigarette smoke, pet dander and tons of dust are just some of the causes of indoor allergies so common this time of year. Doctors from Weill Cornell Medical Center say all of those things plus household cleaners and gas fumes can also trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. They recommend... more »

• Common indoor allergies this time of year

  January 4, 2010 7:28 AM

  Cigarette smoke, pet dander and tons of dust are just some of the causes of indoor allergies so common this time of year. Doctors from Weill Cornell Medical Center say all of those things plus household cleaners and gas fumes can also trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. They recommend... more »

• Allergy tests pin down the source of problems

  December 30, 2009 4:51 PM

  If you're sick of being sick--of sneezing, coughing and rubbing itchy eyes--it may be time to get tested for allergies. Here are the most common tests: Skin test A small amount of a suspected allergen is placed on or below the skin to see if a reaction develops.... more »

• Staying in school may help asthma conditions

  December 19, 2009 8:38 AM

  Staying in school can have an unexpected side effect: improved asthma symptoms. A study published in the journal respiratory research finds adults with fewer than 12 years education were 55 percent more likely to report an asthma-related emergency room visit in the last year. They say lower education levels... more »

• Staying in school may help asthma conditions

  December 19, 2009 8:27 AM

  Staying in school can have an unexpected side effect: improved asthma symptoms. A study published in the journal respiratory research finds adults with fewer than 12 years education were 55 percent more likely to report an asthma -related emergency room visit in the last year. They say lower education... more »

• Drug used to help asthma in pregnant women could increase Autism

  December 2, 2009 11:59 AM

  Some commonly-prescribed medications for pregnant women might increase the risk for autism-related disorders in children. The drugs are called "Beta 2 Adreneric" agonists. tThey are used to help control asthma in pregnant women or to stop pre-term labor. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University school of medicine say there... more »

• Drug used to help asthma in pregnant women could increase Autism

  December 2, 2009 11:51 AM

  Some commonly-prescribed medications for pregnant women might increase the risk for autism-related disorders in children. The drugs are called "Beta 2 Adreneric" agonists. they are used to help control asthma in pregnant women or to stop pre-term labor. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University school of medicine say there... more »

• Study says children exposed to common pollutants risk asthma later

  November 24, 2009 7:27 AM

  A new study finds young children exposed to a combination of traffic and indoor pollutants are at a higher risk of developing asthma later in life. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine calculated how much traffic exhaust and indoor pollutants a group of children were exposed... more »

• Asthma affecting first responders to WTC

  November 4, 2009 8:35 AM

  The responders who worked so hard to save lives after the September 11th terrorist attacks may be facing a new battle. Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York analyzed the medical records of over 2000 World Trade Center responders. They found they were two times more likely to... more »

• Asthma affecting first responders to WTC

  November 4, 2009 8:30 AM

  The responders who worked so hard to save lives after the September 11th terrorist attacks may be facing a new battle . Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York analyzed the medical records of over 2000 World Trade Center responders. They found they were two times more likely to... more »

• Nearly half of swine flu patients otherwise healthy

  October 13, 2009 1:31 PM

  The largest U.S. analysis of adult hospitalized swine flu patients has found that 46 percent did not have asthma or any other underlying condition. Health officials looked at 1,400 adult swine flu hospitalizations in 10 states. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official released some of the details at... more »

• Link between chlorinated swimming pools and asthma

  September 22, 2009 11:56 AM

  A new study says chlorine in pools may increase the risk of getting asthma and allergies in some kids. The research, headed up by a toxicology professor in Brussels, took a look at more than 800 teen swimmers. They found that kids who spent more than 1000 hours in a... more »

• Children with asthma are vulnerable to the flu

  September 13, 2009 12:05 PM

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children are particularly vulnerable to the flu, especially if they have an underlying condition. Kids who have respiratory conditions like asthma can experience severe complications from the flu. In fact, a recent study found 67-percent of kids who died with... more »

• Children with asthma are vulnerable to the flu

  September 13, 2009 11:57 AM

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children are particularly vulnerable to the flu, especially if they have an underlying condition. Kids who have respiratory conditions like asthma can experience severe complications from the flu. In fact, a recent study found 67-percent of kids who died with... more »

• Hazy air taking a toll on asthma patients

  September 2, 2009 4:21 PM

  Wildfires burning in California, Utah and western Colorado have made Colorado's air hazy and prompted advisories from state health officials. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Safety Tuesday advised people with asthma , heart conditions, young people and the elderly to stay inside if visibility was less than... more »

• Asthma care shifts goal to life without limits

  September 2, 2009 4:07 PM

  Only one in five children with asthma has the disease under good control, sobering findings that are helping to fuel a shift in care. The change: A stronger focus on day-to-day symptoms, not just the bad attacks, so that more of the 20.5 million Americans of all ages who... more »

• Treating asthma at school

  September 2, 2009 3:54 PM

  For some kids, having the right school supplies doesn't just give them an advantage in the classroom. It can mean the difference between life and death. Thousands of children in private and public schools across the country have such severe asthma that they often require puffs from an inhaler,... more »

• Swine flu tough on asthma patients

  September 2, 2009 2:49 PM

  Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed 500. It's also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing 2,000. This summer, the virus has been surprisingly tenacious in the U.S., refusing to fade away... more »