Adult asthma

"The relative risk rates of developing adult asthma in relation to exposure to cleaning products could account for as much as 15 percent, or one in seven of adult asthma cases," said lead author.

Spray Cleaners Linked to 1 in 7 Cases of Adult Asthma
“Frequent use of household cleaning sprays may be an important risk factor for adult asthma,” said Jan-Paul Zock, of the Municipal Institute of Medical Research in Barcelona, Spain. “The relative risk rates of developing adult asthma in ......

To investigate whether childhood and adult fish and cod oil intake was related to adult ...Conclusion: A minimum level of weekly fish intake in adulthood was associated with protection against asthma symptoms in this large ...

Spray Cleaners Linked to 1 in 7 Cases of Adult Asthma
“Frequent use of household cleaning sprays may be an important risk factor for adult asthma,” said Jan-Paul Zock, of the Municipal Institute of Medical Research in Barcelona,...

"The relative risk rates of developing adult asthma in relation to exposure to cleaning products could account for as much as 15 percent, or one in seven of adult asthma cases," said lead author Jan-Paul Zock of the Center for Research ...

Spray cleaners linked to adult asthma
Spray cleaners linked to adult asthma BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- European researchers say using household cleaning sprays and air fresheners as little as once a week increases the risk of asthma in adults. ......

Researchers find that adult rates go up depending on how often people use cleaning sprays.

Household Cleaning Sprays Linked to Adult Asthma
On average, the asthma risk, which increased with frequency of use and the number of sprays, was about 30% to 50% higher in regular users, primarily women, Jan-Paul Zock, Ph.D., of the Municipal Institute of Medical Research here, ......

How did Charles Brandes become billionaire? By buying undervalued stocks in out of favor industries. As homebuilders and financials are trashed on Wall Street, Charles Brandes seems to love all of them, including Washington Mutual, Countrywide. These are the details.

National Survey Confirms Asthma Awareness 'Gap' (The San Francisco Examiner)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Findings from one of the most extensive national surveys assessing awareness and attitudes toward asthma show a concerning difference between how well patients feel they have the disease under...

HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, the Carmel Fire Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week. This week’s log was compiled by Mary Brownfield.

New research about asthma (EurekAlert!)
The following news briefs are embargoed until the date/time listed below each title. They will be presented at CHEST 2007, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians....

As the days get shorter and winter descends, so does the annual flu season. But people can protect themselves and the community by getting flu shots. The more people who are immunized, including health care workers, the less that disease circulates within the community, contributing to every-one’s health, said County Health Officer Greg Thomas. “Flu shots are the most effective method for ...

Mold trial pushed back to 2009 (Terre Haute Tribune Star)
Plaintiffs in a five-year-old personal-injury lawsuit against a Terre Haute eye clinic may have to wait until at least earl...

A new study links household spray cleaners - especially glass cleaners, furniture polish, and air fresheners - to up to 1 in 7 cases of adult asthma cases. They found that using such sprays, even just once a week, increased incidents by ...

Spray cleaners linked to adult asthma
"The relative risk rates of developing adult asthma in relation to exposure to cleaning products could account for as much as 15 percent, or one in seven of adult asthma cases," said lead author Jan-Paul Zock of the Center for Research ......

The purpose of this study was to identify factors potentially associated with asthma self-care behavior among adult asthma patients. A correlational descriptive study was conducted with a convenience sample of 220 adults identified as ...

Occupational asthma: a guide for general practitioners and ...
UK - Occupational asthma accounts for up to 15% of all adult asthma. It is the most commonly reported occupational respiratory disorder in westernized industrial countries. Generally occupational asthma has a poor prognosis ...

A student at Oregon State University earned the distinction of being the first confirmed case of flu in the state this week.

Health Advisory for Santa Barbara County (KSBY San Luis Obispo)
The Zaca Fire may be over but it's still affecting the air quality in Santa Barbara County: strong winds are kicking up the left over ash....