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Asthma Triggers & Causes
The number of people who have asthma all over the world is growing exponentially. It is an epidemic with no end in sight. What is causing asthma to get worse not better? Why are so many kids from all over the world having to deal with this terrible breathing ailment? Here are some of my opinions on some of the reasons why.
By Cody Wells on December 17, 2009
Asthma triggers cause airway inflammation or irritation and lead to asthma symptoms. Some of the most common triggers can include:
- Tobacco use or second-hand smoke [...]
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By Cody Wells on December 13, 2009
Asthma research conducted in the past half-century has focused primarily on indoor allergens and their effect on asthma sufferers. Scientists are just beginning to realize that outdoor pollutants have a significant, if not more profound, effect on asthma.
A recent study conducted by the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, funded by the [...]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, air quality, allergens, bus fumes, environmental pollutants, environmental protection agency, epa, pollution, public health
By Cody Wells on December 11, 2009
Is your home causing your asthma? Recent studies say yes. They also say that exposure to indoor allergens such as rodents, molds, fungi, dust mites, dogs, cats and cockroaches are among the most important and dangerous environmental triggers for asthma.
The National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing, conducted from 1998 to 2002, [...]
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By Cody Wells on December 9, 2009
Allergens found in your home are among the most dangerous triggers for your asthma. Dogs, cats, dust mites and cockroaches are some of the worst offenders.
Surprisingly enough, it doesn’t even matter if you own any pets, or have ever seen cockroaches or dust mites scurrying about. (Be sure to read “Asthma Triggers – [...]
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By Cody Wells on December 1, 2009
Many people with asthma are sensitive to food additives known as sulfites. Sulfites consumed in foods have been known to cause severe asthma attacks in asthmatics all over the world.
Unfortunately, many restaurants use sulfiting agents–including sodium bisulfite, potassium meta bisulfate, and sulfur dioxide–to prevent discoloration and bacterial growth in green salads, cut and sliced [...]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged additives, allergens, allergies, allergy, allergy asthma, breathing problem, food additives, potassium meta bisulfate, sodium bisulfite, sulfiting agent, sulfur dioxide
By Cody Wells on November 25, 2009
Research has pointed to several ways to significantly lower your family’s risk of asthma. For example, Unless absolutely necessary, do not administer antibiotics to children under six months of age (European Respiratory Society Conference, Vienna, 09/03). [...]
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By Cody Wells on November 23, 2009
There are an estimated 22.2 million Americans suffering from asthma as of 2005, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 1982-1996, 2001-2005. Of these, approximately 12.2 million Americans had an asthma attack that year and there were approximately 1.8 million emergency room visits [...]
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