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Getting tonsils removed puts you at risk of flu, asthma and pneumonia

June 19, 2018 Loknath Dasand, asthma, at, Flu, Getting, of, pneumonia, puts, removed, Risk, Tonsils, You

If you have had your tonsils removed in childhood, you may want to read this. A new study by the University of Melbourne in Australia and University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the risk of diseases like asthma, influenza and pneumonia. The scientists examined the long-term effects of these common paediatric surgeries for the first time. The adenoids and tonsils are strategically positioned in the nose and throat respectively to act as the first line of defence, helping to recognise airborne pathogens like bacteria…

Different ways in which the struggles of pediatric asthma can be overcome

May 22, 2018 Loknath Dasasthma, be, Can, different, In, of, overcome, pediatric, struggles, The, Ways, Which

Understanding how to care for those with pediatric asthma has improved over the last few decades, but there still seems a long way to go. Researchers from the Children’s National Health System went into detail regarding different methods to ensure that young asthmatic patients are kept out of the hospitals. “We know how to effectively treat pediatric asthma,” said Kavita Parikh, MD, pediatric hospitalist at Children’s National Health System. “There’s been a huge investment in terms of quality improvements that are reflected in how many papers there are about this topic in…

Asthma in children could become worse if you live near a busy road

May 12, 2018 Loknath Dasa, asthma, become, Busy, Children, Could, if, In, Live, Near, Road, worse, You

Asthma attacks in children, who live near a busy, major roadway or a playground, is often severe, suggests a new study. Long-time exposure to traffic-related pollution and dust has been linked to asthma in children. According to a research conducted by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, children living within a football field’s length of major roadways had nearly three times the odds of paediatric asthma compared to children who lived four times farther away. It has been long known that smog and pollution can bring on an asthma attack…

Now, a common asthma drug promises to help delay rare heart complications

February 13, 2018 Loknath Dasa, asthma, common, complications, Delay, Drug, Heart, Help, Now, Promises, rare, to

A common asthma drug has the potential to help delay development of a rare heart complication that lacks effective drug treatment, according to researchers. Aortic aneurysm — the dilation of the aorta — is a serious condition that occurs when the wall of the aorta, the body’s largest artery, weakens and swells. The condition is largely symptom-free and is normally therefore not discovered until late in its development when it threatens to rupture and cause life-threatening haemorrhaging. The findings showed that the asthma drug montelukast blocks leukotrienes — inflammatory signal…

6 Simple and Natural Remedies to Treat Asthma

December 9, 2017 Loknath Das6, and, asthma, natural, remedies, simple, to, treat

With an increase in environmental pollutants, rate of obesity, use of preservatives, adulteration of food and stress levels, there has been a sharp rise in asthma, allergies and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Conventional medication, manages the problem, however, asthma needs to be treated at its roots, to prevent flare-ups. Food can be extremely powerful and beneficial in fighting asthma and providing relief without any side- effects. Let’s look at few potent food choices that can provide relief and help in managing asthma. 1. Garlic and Onion: These are nature’s very own antibiotics…

6 Simple and Natural Remedies to Treat Asthma

November 13, 2017 Loknath Das6, and, asthma, natural, remedies, simple, to, treat