| Allergists Highlight New National Asthma Guidelines: Emphasis On Prevention, Avoiding "Attacks"
The great majority of the nearly 23 million people with asthma, including 6.5 million children, can avoid serious symptoms and disability if they follow the latest guidelines to keep their disease under control. Highlights of the 2007 asthma guidelines from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) were presented during the Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in an effort not only to increase awareness of the new recommendations, but to help make sure they get put into practice.
"Asthma is not an event, it is a chronic disease that can be managed so that symptoms are controlled and severe attacks are prevented," said Michael B. Foggs, M.D chief of asthma, allergy and immunology, Advocate Health Care, Chicago.
Marchand's the man
CANADA-RUSSIA CHALLENGE - Brad Marchand of Hammonds Plains scored in regulation and potted the shootout winner as the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League all-stars edged the Russian Selects 3-2 in the Canada-Russia Challenge last night in Gatineau, Que. .
Calif. Still Seeking Health Care Reform
To show that health care reform in California still has a pulse, state Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez will put his latest plan to a vote Wednesday before a key committee. But whether there really are any signs of life can only be measured behind closed doors. .
Experts Report Progress In Food Allergy Prevention And Diet Restrictions
Progress has been made in food allergy prevention and management according to investigators presenting the latest research at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Dallas. Important research findings may impact diet restrictions of food allergic patients.
According to Robert A. Wood, M.D., professor of pediatrics and international health director, pediatric allergy and immunology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, research has determined a possible role for allergy prevention strategies. These approaches include maternal food avoidance in pregnancy, breast feeding, maternal food avoidance while breast feeding, use of hypoallergenic formulas, delayed introduction of allergenic foods and probiotics.
"A review of 18 studies demonstrates a significant protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding for at least three months for children with high risk for atopy (genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases) against the development of atopic dermatitis and early childhood asthma-like symptoms," he said.
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