Tag: asthma
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Understanding food challenge risks in asthmatic children
Understanding the risk factors of oral food challenges in asthmatic children Oral food challenges (OFCs) are a cornerstone of diagnosing and managing pediatric food allergies. A recent retrospective study published in Nutrients analyzes 205 OFCs performed in a single pediatric center to understand which preexisting conditions raise the likelihood of a reaction during testing. The…
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Prepare Now for Thunderstorm Asthma Season in South-Eastern Australia
Thunderstorm asthma season is here: what you need to know South-eastern Australia faces its high-risk period for thunderstorm asthma as grass pollen peaks in November. Thunderstorm events can rupture pollen grains into tiny sub-pollen particles (SPPs) that travel on storm winds and are easily inhaled at ground level. For people with asthma or hay fever,…
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Thunderstorm Asthma Season: Protecting Asthma Sufferers
Understanding thunderstorm asthma and who is at risk South-eastern Australia faces a trusted health challenge every year as the grass pollen peak coincides with storm season. Thunderstorm asthma occurs when rain and humidity cause pollen grains to rupture into tiny sub-pollen particles, which are then driven to ground level by storm winds. These particles can…
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Thunderstorm Asthma Season: Prepare Now
Understanding thunderstorm asthma season South-eastern Australia faces a critical period each year when thunderstorms coincide with high pollen counts. Thunderstorm asthma can rapidly worsen symptoms for people with asthma and hay fever, especially when grass pollen peaks in November. During storms, rain and moisture cause pollen grains to absorb water and rupture into tiny sub-pollen…
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Flu Shots Urged: Protecting Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients
Why flu shots matter this season Ontario has kicked off its flu vaccination program, prioritizing seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients this week. The program expands to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, with most other provinces and territories expected to begin mid‑October. Health officials say the vaccine is especially…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors and COPD Patients in Ontario
Ontario launches flu shot program and a clear call to vaccinate Ontario’s health authorities announced that seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be among the first to receive the flu vaccine this week, with broader access opening to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27. The move mirrors similar rollouts…
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Flu Shots in Ontario: Why Kids and Seniors Need Vaccination
Ontario is expanding access to flu shots this week, with seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients among the first to be vaccinated. The vaccine program will open to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, aligning with public health goals to reduce influenza-related illness and hospitalizations across the province. While the…
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Be Prepared for Hay Fever Season: Expert Tips for Managing Allergies and Asthma
As spring approaches, many people anticipate the beauty of blooming flowers and warmer weather. However, this season also signals the onset of hay fever, a common allergic reaction triggered by pollen. General practitioners (GPs) are urging patients to prepare for this hay fever season, particularly those with pre-existing conditions like asthma and allergies. Understanding the…
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Be Prepared for Hay Fever Season: Manage Asthma and Allergies Effectively
As the spring months unfold, bringing warmth and blooming flowers, the joy of nature also comes with the looming presence of hay fever, asthma, and other allergies. General practitioners (GPs) across the nation are sounding the alarm about the need for individuals to prepare for hay fever season, especially in the face of increased pollen…
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The Unexpected Link Between Diet and Childhood Asthma
In a groundbreaking study led by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), new evidence has emerged linking certain dietary fats to hard-to-treat asthma in children. The findings reveal that specific lipids, often found in foods associated with obesity, may contribute to inflammation in the lungs, mimicking symptoms of asthma. This research opens new…