Asthma news archives for November 2006

• Signs of uncontrolled asthma (The Clarion-Ledger) - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:13:53 GMT
  Among 503 caregivers the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America surveyed, 82 percent said their child's asthma was under control, but their responses indicated many did not recognize signs of uncontrolled asthma.

• 'Blow the Whistle on Asthma' Walk (KLAS Las Vegas) - Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:22:55 GMT
  Thousands of Southern Nevadans who suffer with asthma can attest to the fact that it's no better here than where they came from. A local asthma specialist and a patient tells the Eye on Health team about this common and often life-threatening condition.

• Inspire and FAES Farma Announce Licensing Agreement for New Oral Antihistamine to Target Allergy Market in United (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:00:00 GMT
  DURHAM, N.C.----Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and FAES Farma, S.A. announced today the signing of a licensing agreement for the U.S. and Canadian development and commercialization of bilastine, a Phase 3 oral antihistamine compound for the treatment or prevention of allergic rhinitis, a condition affecting approximately 40 million people in the United States.

• Energy Adviser: 'Clean' room is the best strategy for dust allergy (The Columbian) - Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:42:32 GMT
  My son was recently diagnosed with an allergy to house dust. What can I do to help eliminate the dust in my house and make his allergy a little easier to live with?

• What dads need to know about kids' allergies (Reno Gazette-Journal) - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:58:11 GMT
  As the mother of an 8-year-old boy with allergies and asthma, Caroline Moasessi runs a domestic operation with the efficiency of a well-oiled machine.

• Healthful breathing (The Clarion-Ledger) - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:13:43 GMT
  Cold and flu season can wreak havoc on children with asthma. It can even be fatal.

• That flu shot protects more than just you (The News Journal) - Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:58:49 GMT
  Of all the health shortcuts you take — eating on the run, forgoing exercise, skimping on sleep — neglecting to get immunized is one of the hardest to make excuses for, unless an allergy to eggs or other problem precludes it.

• Survey: Not enough parents tell schools about children’s asthma (Athens Review Online) - Sat, 28 Oct 2006 17:55:21 GMT
  EDMOND, Okla. — Thanks to medical advances in recent years, more than 99 percent of asthma cases can be managed. Unfortunately, asthma can still be deadly, particularly for children.

• Study: New allergy vaccine lasts longer (Northwest Herald) - Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:52:11 GMT
  News this month of a new allergy vaccine being studied by Johns Hopkins University researchers generated a lot of patient attention. So, how does this compare to other allergy shots you’ve heard about?

• Know what to do if you have peanut allergy (The Star-Ledger) - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 07:03:06 GMT
  I think I have a peanut allergy. Every time I eat a peanut, I get a scratchy feeling in the back of my throat. I have been trying to avoid eating anything with peanuts, but this is difficult. Should I see my doctor to be tested to see if I am allergic to peanuts?

• Allergy Season Switch (Washington Post) - Thu, 02 Nov 2006 07:34:18 GMT
  It could be a tough fall allergy season, and not just because of the ragweed count. Another problem, say some experts, is an ingredient many drug companies have begun putting in nonprescription decongestants in place of pseudoephedrine.

• Methods for asthma management are independently associated with better long-term control, from the Journal of Allergy (AAAAI.org) - Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:10:20 GMT
  MILWAUKEE - Effective asthma management strategies, especially regular use of inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists and asthma specialist care, are independently associated with better long-term asthma control.

• Treat next year's fall allergy symptoms now (AAAAI.org) - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:11:00 GMT
  MILWAUKEE - Are you finally feeling relief from fall allergy symptoms? To avoid suffering from severe allergy symptoms next year, begin immunotherapy now, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

• Cobalis Reports All Patient Diaries in Phase III Clinical Trials for OTC Anti-Allergy Product Candidate Are Completed (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:53:00 GMT
  IRVINE, Calif.----Cobalis Corp. a pharmaceutical development company specializing in anti-allergy medications, announced today that all of the patient diaries have been completed for its ten-week twin Phase III Clinical Trials for its anti-allergy medication, PreHistin, thereby concluding all patient participation in the studies.

• MRSA Toxin Acquitted: Study Clears Suspected Key To Severe Bacterial Illness (Science Daily) - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:11:51 GMT
  Researchers who thought they had identified the bacterial perpetrator of the often severe disease caused by community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) had better keep looking: Scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have exonerated a toxin widely thought to be the guilty party.

• Vaccinations offer best protection against flu, pneumonia (Stevens Point Journal) - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:56:10 GMT
  Of all the health shortcuts you take -- eating on the run, forgoing exercise, skimping on sleep -- neglecting to get immunized is one of the hardest to make excuses for, unless an allergy to eggs or other problem precludes it.

• XOMA Successfully Completes Initial $15 Million BioDefense Contract With NIAID (RedNova) - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:25:45 GMT
  XOMA Ltd. (Nasdaq:XOMA) today announced that it has received final acceptance from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), of all deliverables under Contract No. HHSN266200500004C.

• Tenant Thinks Mold Has Given Her Daughter Asthma (Builder Online) - Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:35:18 GMT
  HAYWARD -- Millie T. has been pleading with the Alameda County Housing Authority to find new housing for herself and her 6-year- old daughter after her daughter developed complications from what she says are unhealthy conditions in their publicly provided apartment.

• XOMA Successfully Completes Initial $15 Million BioDefense Contract with NIAID (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:47:00 GMT
  BERKELEY, Calif.----XOMA Ltd. today announced that it has received final acceptance from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , a part of the National Institutes of Health , of all deliverables under Contract No.

• Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms? (Mayo Clinic) - Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:20:36 GMT
  Aspirin sensitivity is common, especially in people with asthma or sinus problems. But a true aspirin allergy — in which your immune system overreacts to the drug — is rare.

• Allergy and Immunology on the Cusp of Major Breakthroughs (Newswise) - Thu, 09 Nov 2006 11:22:03 GMT
  Allergy and immunology is on the threshold of major therapeutic discoveries based on a 40-year history of increasing our fundamental understanding of how the immune system works according to research presented at the allergists' annual meeting.

• Research Findings on Anaphylaxis and Food, Insect Allergy Unveiled (Newswise) - Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:30:05 GMT
  Preliminary research on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases presented at the allergists' annual meeting includes key investigations on anaphylaxis, food allergy and insect reactions.

• Research Findings on Allergic Asthma Unveiled (Newswise) - Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:30:16 GMT
  Preliminary research on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases presented at the allergists' annual meeting includes key investigations on allergic asthma.

• XOPENEX HFA(R) Data to Be Presented at American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT
  MARLBOROUGH, Mass.----Sepracor Inc. today announced that clinical data for XOPENEX HFA® Inhalation Aerosol will be presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology annual meeting in Philadelphia on November 11 and 12, 2006.

• Complementary Medicine Has A Role In The Treatment Of Allergic Diseases (Medical News Today) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:12:58 GMT
  Complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) has increased tremendously in popularity in the United States. At a symposium held at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), a team of experts discussed the safety and efficacy of CAM for the management of allergic diseases. [click link for full article]

• Research Findings in Allergy-Immunology Unveiled (Newswise) - Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:30:27 GMT
  Preliminary research on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases presented at the allergists' annual meeting includes key investigations on allergic rhinitis, non-allergic conjunctivitis, immunotherapy, metal allergy, semen allergy and skin disorders.

• Allergy And Immunology On The Cusp Of Major Breakthroughs (Medical News Today) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:11:42 GMT
  Allergy and immunology is on the threshold of major therapeutic discoveries according to investigators presenting the latest research at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Philadelphia. [click link for full article]

• New Studies Reveal What Caregivers See as Key Issues to Facilitate Better Asthma Treatment (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:13:00 GMT
  In two studies presented during the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology , held in Philadelphia November 9-15, caregivers considered the "seal of approval" from the FDA to be the most important factor when looking for an effective asthma treatment for their child.

• Sepracor says asthma drug data is favorable (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:06:30 GMT
  Sepracor Inc. on Monday said a study found the company's asthma drug, Xopenex HFA, produced fewer adverse effects at high doses than another treatment, racemic albuterol HFA.

• Sepracor Presents Data on Asthma Drug (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:17:54 GMT
  Drug maker Sepracor Inc. on Monday said a study showed its asthma drug, Xopenex HFA, produced fewer adverse effects at high doses than another treatment, racemic albuterol HFA.

• Approved Asthma Therapy SYMBICORT Improves Lung Function Safely and Effectively (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:37:00 GMT
  Newly presented data indicate that treatment with SYMBICORT® inhalation aerosol results in significantly greater improvements in lung function, and a lower risk of asthma worsening episodes, compared to budesonide and/or formoterol used alone.

• Frequent Sex Cures Women's Semen Allergy (Fox News) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:22:23 GMT
  Women allergic to their partner's semen can be cured by treatments requiring frequent sex, a New York allergist says.

• Complementary medicine is popular, and may be effective, in the treatment of allergy --- HealthandAge (HealthandAge) - Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:31:48 GMT
  Traditional Chinese medicine and probiotics may play a useful role in treating allergy, according to new research. Allergy includes various common disorders such as asthma, hay fever and eczema.

• Scratching Out Poison Ivy Allergy (WebMD) - Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:03:29 GMT
  Plagued by poison ivy allergy? It might be possible to coax the body to build up immunity to poison ivy.

• Research Suggests Beta Agonists May Alter The Immune System (Science Daily) - Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:10:55 GMT
  New research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that certain inhaled asthma medications -- as well as similar chemicals our bodies produce during times of high stress -- may worsen diseases such as asthma, heart failure and lupus that involve inflammation.

• XOPENEX HFA(R) Data Presented at American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT
  MARLBOROUGH, Mass.----Sepracor Inc. today announced that clinical data for XOPENEX HFA® Inhalation Aerosol were presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology annual meeting in Philadelphia.

• Experts address measures to curb rise in food allergies (Food Production Daily) - Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:42:12 GMT
  20/11/2006 - The growing number of people suffering from allergies is due to changes in European diets over the past 30 years, says a new review from the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA 2 LEN).

• New Standard Certifies Pillows As 'Asthma Friendly' (RedNova) - Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:03:57 GMT
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A new certification standard has been launched this holiday season to help people with asthma and allergies find pillows that are more suitable for them.

• Research Suggests Beta Agonists May Alter The Immune System (Medical News Today) - Thu, 23 Nov 2006 03:13:59 GMT
  New research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that certain inhaled asthma medications - as well as similar chemicals our bodies produce during times of high stress - may worsen diseases such as asthma, heart failure and lupus that involve inflammation.The scientific team led by Raymond Penn, Ph.D., and Matthew Loza, Ph. [click link for full article]

• New Standard Certifies Pillows As 'Asthma Friendly' (Medical News Today) - Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:16:56 GMT
  A new certification standard has been launched this holiday season to help people with asthma and allergies find pillows that are more suitable for them. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) reports that pillows and other bedding can be home to millions of dust mites and other allergens that cause asthma symptoms. [click link for full article]

• Don't let asthma limit life (The Herald News) - Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:08:08 GMT
  Allergy season can be a difficult time if you are one of the 20 million Americans who suffer from asthma.

• Diet May Help Prevent Allergies And Asthma (Medical News Today) - Fri, 24 Nov 2006 20:07:55 GMT
  A recent publication from the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) (1) provides new insights into the role that diet may play in the development of allergies, especially in children. [click link for full article]

• Asthma drugs cause immune cell build-up (Khaleej Times) - Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:53:37 GMT
  NEW YORK - The use of beta-agonist inhalers, which include drugs such as Proventil (albuterol), for asthma appears to promote the accumulation of immune cells called type 2 T cells, according to a report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

• Wave of asthma defies theories (Deseret Morning News) - Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:44:36 GMT
  When our first son developed asthma as a 3-year-old, my husband and I felt pretty much blindsided. We were only a little less shocked when the same thing happened to our second son, at the same age.

• Group Launches 'Asthma Friendly' Toy Certification (MedicineNet.com) - Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:34:18 GMT
  Title: Group Launches 'Asthma Friendly' Toy Certification Category: Health News Created: 11/27/2006 2:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/27/2006 2:05:24 AM

• $7.7M grant breathes life into new Washington U asthma research center (St. Louis Business Journal) - Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:28:20 GMT
  Washington University said Tuesday that it plans to use a $7.7 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to establish a new center for asthma research at the university's medical school.

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