Asthma does not seem to increase the risk of a person contracting COVID-19 or influence its severity, according to new research. Researchers say further study is needed but those with the chronic respiratory disease don’t appear to be at a higher risk of getting extremely ill or dying from coronavirus. “Older age and conditions such...
Tag: <span>Asthma</span>
Post
Asthma and allergies more common in teens who stay up late
EUROPEAN LUNG FOUNDATION Teenagers who prefer to stay up late and wake later in the morning are more likely to suffer with asthma and allergies compared to those who sleep and wake earlier, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. [1] Asthma symptoms are known to be strongly linked to the body’s internal...
Post
Study reveals high prevalence of ‘hidden’ illnesses in people with type 2 diabetes
by Michael Addelman, University of Manchester A University of Manchester study of tens of thousands of patients in England with type 2 diabetes has shown that 77% of them have at least one other physical or mental health condition. The observational study highlights how some conditions, such as schizophrenia which is 2.4 times more likely...
Post
How can I stop a coughing attack?
There are several things a person can do that might help relieve a coughing attack. However, the best way to treat a cough is to tackle the underlying cause. Coughing is a symptom of many different health conditions. Some of these conditions are relatively harmless, while others are much more severe. This article outlines the...
Post
What to Know Before You Consider a Short-Term Health Insurance Plan
Lauren Chase Lauren Chase is on the Research team at GoodRx. You may be familiar with the most common avenues for accessing health insurance, like your employer, Medicaid, Medicare, or the individual health exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But if you recently lost coverage through your employer, aged out of your parent’s...
Post
Prescription Fills for Inhalers Drop as U.S. Faces Medication Shortages
Lauren Chase Lauren Chase is on the Research team at GoodRx. Posted on May 18, 2020 Key takeaways: Popular brand and generic rescue inhalers and maintenance inhalers are currently in shortage. Fills for all inhalers peaked the week of March 15 right after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, but they’ve since dropped — by more...
Post
Too little sleep can mean more asthma attacks in adults
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – (MAY 12, 2020) – A good night’s sleep is crucial to good health. A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) reveals that too little sleep, and occasionally too much sleep, can negatively impact adults with...
Post
What can cause coughing after the flu?
A cough may linger following a cold or the flu. After ruling out other issues, the doctor may diagnose a “post-viral cough.” Experts are unsure exactly why this happens, but there are a few possible causes. Keep reading for more information about a cough that continues after recovery from a viral infection such as the...
Post
How can I stop a coughing attack?
How to stop Types Causes of acute cough Causes of chronic cough Prevention When to see a doctor Summary There are several things a person can do that might help relieve a coughing attack. However, the best way to treat a cough is to tackle the underlying cause. Coughing is a symptom of many different...
Post
How to tell seasonal allergies from COVID-19 symptoms
Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including travel advice, pregnancy concerns, and the latest findings on the virus itself. COVID-19 has already killed more than 16,000 people in the United States alone. But the disease’s frequently mild symptoms have left people fretting over harmless colds, or even wondering if a panic attack might be...