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Asthma, Bronchial and Chest film-Hear actual wheezing! |
| If properly treated, patients with acute bronchial asthma should rarely need to be hospitalized. This is usually a nocturnal condition and patients often appear well during the day. For this reason, the doctor may simply think that the patient "just has a cold" and prescribe a non-curative over-the-counter (OTC) cold "remedy". Promethazine DM (Phenergan DM) is contraindicated in asthmatics, though it is often prescribed. If a doctor prescribes Promethazine (Phenergan®) DM for a cough or bronchial asthma, he may be endangering his patient's life. Wyeth® pharmaceuticals sent a letter on February 15, 2005 to all American medical providers which stated, "Phenergan (Promethazine) should not be used in pediatric patients because of the potential for fatal respiratory failure. Respiratory depression and apnea, sometimes associated with death, are strongly associated with Promethazine products." The two most important drugs in Asthma are short acting bronchodilators (Albuterol) and cortisone (Prednisolone @ 1 mg/Kg/Day and should be less than 40 mg/day). Humans naturally make Cortisone and without it we cannot exist. A two or three day course of Prednisone or Prednisolone on hand may keep most patients out of the hospital or the emergency room when the doctor is not available. All asthmatics should have a small supply of this Medicine readily available-in case of a crisis or if the doctor is not available. No patient should try to get cortisone products on his own and without the proper medical supervision. Nasal congestion may be of therapeutic benefit since it increases the nasal's surface and promotes an immune response to the allergen (natural immunotherapy). The allergen may be swallowed instead of being inhaled into the lungs. The vomiting associated with asthma may be life saving. It helps to clear the bronchial passages. Too often, however, I have seen doctors prescribe an anti-emetic (against vomiting) by mistake. Asthma runs its natural course over 3 to 5 years, and I have not seen it cause permanent lung damage as claimed by some "experts." I have followed specific patients for over 20 years. Immunotherapy is of marginal benefit, and I have seen children that were having psychologically trauma as a result of "allergy shots." An allergist may tell you differently since "allergy shots" are lucrative. A common error by emergency room providers is the failure to diagnose asthma. They often treat it as "just a cold" and prescribe a non-therapeuric over-the-counter (OTC) drug like Triaminic®, Pediacare® or Dimetapp®. On Monday, 2/l5/07, a pregnant woman (@ 5 months) with acute asthma was treated with inhaled cortisone, but later had to be rescued. Acute bronchial asthma can develop as early as a few weeks after birth. Bronchiolitis is an infection that occurs in children under age 2, is associated with wheezing, and is caused by a virus (Influenza, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza or RSV). Ask your doctor about this information. Another common emergency room error is to treat only the bronchospasm component associated with asthma with just Albuterol. Over two decades ago, it was determined that if asthmatics that present to an emergency room were to receive just one dose of a systemic corticosteroid (Prednisone), it would reduce the hospitalization rate by 85 percent. The clinician has to be very skilled in diagnosing the subtleties associated with asthma. The medical history usually provides the diagnosis of asthma. Parents must learn to accept the diagnosis of asthma. Otherwise, their child may be improperly treated in the future. Which one is better for wheezing (bronchospasm) Albuterol versus levalbuterol (Xonepex®)? According to The Medical Letter, a highly respected publication that accepts no pharmaceutical money, they are comparable except that Xonepex® is at least five times more expensive. "Specialists" readily prescribe Xonepex®, why?" One lung doctor vehemently defends Xonepex® as being superior to Albuterol. This doctor, I found out, has four ex-wives to pay off. He takes lot money from the maker of Xonepex®. How do we find the truth? You can simply write to the FDA and ask them, as I do. The maker of Xopenex®, Sepracor Inc., was formally criticized by Joan Hankin, JD, an FDA attorney, for making misleading statements about its efficacy, side effects, and Ms. Hankin ordered the company to stop "The distribution and use of any materials containing these and similar violative claims cease immediately, including but not limited to, the removal of this press release from the PRNewswire website. You as a consumer must make sure you doctor is not closely allied with a drug maker nor does he accept 'free continued medical education' (CME) from the drug industry. I pay for my medical journals and CME. My only duty is to the patient and the public that paid for my medical education through UCLA. I am thankful. Luis Lomeli MD/Beta |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:23:00 - Added by: taylor |
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Asthma symptom and treatment |
| www.healasthma.com - The only ISO 9002 Accredited & Patented blockbuster Herbal Formulation for Asthma ... Certain combination of herbs have similar properties as steroids in enhancing ease of respiration and building up strong immunity against allergy. These herbs have been widely mentioned in Ayurveda an ancient medical science of India and Traditional Chinese Medications. These herbs have been used by Indian Yogis for enhancing the breathing power. As per the Indian system of Yoga breathing is the life force. A combination of 10 Herbs and Natural Ingredients in specific composition has been formulated by us. Our herbal formulation is an International Standard Organization ISO 9002 accredited product. It is perhaps the only ISO 9002 qualified herbal formulation for Asthma. This herbal combination dilates the respiratory tract making you breath easy. It prevents the occurrence of hyper sensitivity reaction. They permanently change the composition of the person to build up a strong immunity against allergy. Thus effecting a near complete cure to Asthma, Allergy, edema (collection of fluids mucous in lungs), Eosinophilia attacks, breathing disorders, sinusitis and rhinitis. This herbal formulation build up strong immunity to allergy so that he /she is not predisposed to Allergy, Asthma, sinusitis & rhinitis not withstanding the external triggers and allergens. These Herbals strengthen the immune system of the body and at the same time effect immediate relief making the breathing easy. http://www.healasthma.com |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:20:59 - Added by: taylor |
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Smartinhaler On TV3 |
| Introduction to smartinhaler |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:20:29 - Added by: elvis |
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FOOD ALLERGY FATALITIES CONTINUE UNABATED |
| Report Stresses Need for Better Patient, Doctor and Food Service Staff Education (Fairfax, Va., March 28, 2007) /PRNewswire/ — A new report on fatalities from food-induced anaphylaxis, which follows up an earlier study, suggests that little progress has been made in effectively preventing and treating food allergy reactions over the past five years. The findings support, alarmingly, earlier statistics showing that adolescents and young adults are at highest risk for fatalities. The need for more education on the part of the medical community and patients, more attention focused on reading labels and avoiding allergens, and the importance of carrying and using epinephrine are some of the major areas which need to be improved. The report, which appears in the April 2007 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(JACI) looks at 31 individuals who died as a result of their food allergies. This report follows up one from 2001 in which 32 food-induced fatalities were examined. "These statistics are disturbing," says Anne Muñoz-Furlong, Founder and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), "because they show we are not making the progress we hoped to in preventing food allergy-related deaths or in protecting teens, the highest at-risk group for fatal reactions. It's going to take more awareness and action to make a difference." The foods primarily responsible continue to be peanuts and tree nuts, such as walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, but also include milk and shrimp. The most common food sources were restaurant or food service items with hidden allergens (46%) and packaged food with undeclared allergens (27%). Desserts, particularly cookies and bakery items, and Chinese food such as egg rolls caused a significant number of the reactions. In 13% of cases, the food items were homemade. In addition, every individual, for whom there was information, had asthma. Most of the individuals were not carrying their self-injectable epinephrine, and some had never been prescribed this life-saving drug. A June 2006 study entitled "Risk-Taking and Coping Strategies of Food Allergic Adolescents and Young Adults," also published in JACI, showed that adolescents often don't carry their epinephrine self-injectors because they are self-conscious about carrying something that makes them look different from their friends. "The solution starts with better education of medical professionals at all levels. Physicians need to do a better job of diagnosing patients and providing adequate evaluation. They also need to redouble their efforts to emphasize the importance of allergen avoidance and carrying epinephrine at all times," reports the study co-author Allan Bock, M.D., an allergist in Colorado. |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:16:06 - Added by: admin1 |
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Allergy Awareness |
| This is a video service provided from the depths of Nato and Sean. Watch out for that allergy zombie. |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:15:23 - Added by: elvis |
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Allergy Treatment |
| Using a new allergy medication for the frist time |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:13:58 - Added by: admin1 |
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Dr Shen's Allergy and Sinus Formula |
| A short description of Pe Min Kan Wan and Pollen Allergy formula (similar to Min Kan Wan). Traditional Chinese formulas made in the U.S.A www.drshen.com |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:13:25 - Added by: taylor |
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Arming Yourself Against Asthma and Allergy Season |
| Longer days, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors -- spring time is here. But for some spring doesn't always bring such pleasant symptoms. For millions of Americans -- spring means sneezing, wheezing and coughing -- especially for asthma sufferers. Pharm D, Dr. Stefanie Ferreri, explains that because the majority of the country had such a mild winter, plants are blooming sooner and so is allergy season. "For people who suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, an early spring means a long road of symptoms this year." But there are ways to fight and manage symptoms. From changing the detergents to knowing which medicine to choose -- spring time can still be fun and symptom free. For more information on Managing Allergies and Asthma, go to www.moreaboutthat.info, click on our Allergies and Asthma segment and then download our podcast to see the segment online. If you are a news station and have access to Pathfire, this story is also available on Pathfire DMG. Click on binoculars, select advanced search tab, highlight DWJ archive, and use keywords: Allergies and Asthma. |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:12:58 - Added by: elvis |
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Podcast 1 Intro |
| Ridgeline Fitness's podcast will focus on health, fitness, and dynamic living. The Swiss Ball is integral to building strength and conditioning in your abs and core. |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:05:36 - Added by: admin1 |
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ABDOMINALS AND BACK EXERCISES |
| Three woman and a guy learn quick easy tips to tighten and tone their abs |
| Date: 2007-11-17 04:04:49 - Added by: taylor |
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