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Asthma affects 334 million people globally with the highest number of patients living in developed countries. Although only 10% of these are classified as severe asthmatics, asthma still imposes an unacceptable burden on health care systems, on society through loss of productivity and, especially for pediatric asthma, on the family.
Asthma is a complex immune disorder involving an interplay between genetics, environmental exposure, and inflamed hyper-responsive bronchioles. Asthma and allergies often occur simultaneously in the same patient or within a family. The two are linked genetically.
The main root of illnesses such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergies is inflammation. Other childhood exposures such as viral respiratory tract infections, the composition of microflora within the gut and the airway, fetal smoke exposure, and maternal diet during pregnancy increase the risk of asthma. Bacterial communities within the intestines and airway are modifiable and have important effects on early immune development and susceptibility to allergy or asthma. A child's gut flora is affected by maternal gut flora during pregnancy, medications, illnesses, and microbial exposure within the child's environment.
An asthma attack occurs when the smooth muscle of the airway constricts in response to a stimulus. This rapid constriction causes a decrease in airway diameter by a factor of 4, which is like trying to breathe through a miniature straw versus a regular size straw. This leads to wheezing, coughing, breathlessness, and a sense of anxiety. Due to the inflammation, constriction, mucus production, and immune response, the lung bronchioles undergo structural changes after each asthma attack. Multiple uncontrolled asthma attacks then lead to scarring and overall reduced lung function. It is imperative to understand one's triggers and eliminate all possible factors that could lead to an asthma attack in order to preserve the lungs.
For most, seasonal allergies are a prime triggering factor for internal inflammation. The first symptoms are watery and itchy eyes, a runny nose, post-nasal drip, a scratchy throat, and coughing. Regardless of whether you experience symptoms or not, all asthma patients should include an allergy treatment in their asthma protocol.
Asthma patients should also avoid external environmental triggers such as air fresheners, commercial laundry detergents, caustic cleaning products, and commercial lotions and perfumes. The most common dietary triggers that asthma patients should eliminate are dairy, eggs, gluten, and any other food substance they may be allergic to.
Despite changes to our understanding of underlying causes and the treatment of asthma, we have seen an increase in asthma cases and complications. Conventional medical treatment may help mild to moderate cases of asthma but the rise in cases and complications begs the question whether these pharmaceutics are enough to address the complex diversity and severity in many cases.
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Below is a quick checklist of commonly used medications in the treatment and prevention of asthma:
Albuterol is a rescue inhaler that is used for quick-relief. It works by rapidly dilating constricted lung airways and wheezing. Albuterol helps to reduce lung damage and helps maintain lung function in the long run.
Steroid inhalers are used by patients whose asthma is not stable and who experience multiple asthma flare-ups. These steroid based inhalers reduce swelling and irritation of the airways. It is prescribed as a way to reduce the number of times one needs to use their rescue inhaler (albuterol).
Antihistamines block the histamine cascade from triggering excess swelling, inflammation, and mucus production in the nasal and oral passages. This helps to reduce post nasal drip and congestion which are both key triggers in asthma patients.
Mast cell stabilizers or Montelukast (Singulair) reduces lung airway constriction and inflammation and thereby reduces asthma flare-ups.
Frequent or chronic use of steroids can cause weight gain, increase in sugar levels, diabetes, osteoporosis, bone fractures, glaucoma, friable skin, depression, and growth disturbance or hindrance of bone development in children.
A stepwise approach is needed for asthma treatment to work. Asthmatics should have a thorough work up to check for elevated eosinophils. Blood eosinophilia greater than 4% or 300-400/μL supports the diagnosis of asthma, but an absence of this finding is not exclusionary. Additionally, a pulmonary function test may detect asthma is poorly responding to current treatment or reveal lost lung function. If your asthma frequently flares up, additional imaging tests, such as a chest x-ray, may be revelatory. Chest CT or MRI could identify the degree of pulmonary inflammation, infection, or other co-morbidities. Skin and blood allergy testing is also recommended. This will help patients mitigate their environmental and dietary triggers and aid in overall wellness and health. In the long run, if asthma symptoms such as coughing and/or excess mucus production persist despite asthma treatment, allergen elimination, and negative testing, one should consider gastro-esophageal reflux as a possible alternative diagnosis.
Integrative supplements
Elimination of irritants
There is a time and a place for the use of pharmaceutical treatments, but most people experience unwanted side effects and compounded influence of toxicity on the body. The most judicious approach would be to naturally decrease inflammation (the source of reactions) and strengthen the two key systems in our bodies—the digestive and the immune system—in order to reduce asthma attacks as well as allergy attacks.
Elderberry fruits grow on a species of trees called Sambucus. The flowers and fruits are commonly used for medicinal purposes. The leaves, root, and bark are toxic due to the cyanide content and are not to be used. Due to its rich source of flavonoids, including anthocyanins, minerals, and vitamins such as potassium, Vitamin C, A, and B6, elderberry is well known for its pharmacological effects. It has been shown to inhibit viral replication, and act as an immunoprotective agent by increasing the production of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. It is fairly safe to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. There are no known drug interactions and have little side effects unless using fresh Sambuca juice of the American elder (S. canadensis) and Mexican elder (S. mexicana). (Recommendations are to use 3.8 g standardized liquid extract (2:1) per 10 ml syrup: For intensive use: Adults: 2 teaspoons 4 times daily | Children: 1 teaspoon 4 times daily)
Black cumin oil
Black cumin (Nigella sativa, Ranunculaceae) seeds have anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects. A recent study on partly controlled asthmatics taking 1-2 grams of black cumin oil for 12 weeks showed lower inflammation levels and greater pulmonary function. It also reduced asthma severity as compared to the placebo. By thus decreasing pulmonary inflammation, black cumin decreases remodeling of lung tissue and thereby helps to preserve lung tissue and function.
Studies by Harvard University have linked a strong immune system to a healthy and diverse group of intestinal flora. Re-populating the gut with healthy bacteria may be done through food and supplemental sources, such as probiotics. Food sources rich in probiotics are yogurts, pickled vegetables such as cabbage (sauerkraut or kimchi) and a diet rich in fresh organic vegetables. There are multiple types of probiotic supplements to choose from, but I highly suggest getting something that will be affordable so that it can be a sustainable part of your diet.
Staying well hydrated cannot be overemphasized for patients with asthma and chronic allergies. When the body is dehydrated its drought management system produces more histamines, which aggravates asthma and allergic attacks.
Note: It is important to understand that herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA and have not been tested. However, unlike drugs, herbal supplements are considered safe unless proven to be unsafe. Efficacy of each supplement can vary depending on different harvest seasons, locations, and due to the different extraction solvents and methods used to prepare them.
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by Punchy » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:04 amThe fall-out from the Bombing continues, and it's interesting to see the whole team basically not know what to do. Apart from Batman, he always knows what to do. Batwing shows up and helps Booster, but did anyone else think he came across like kind of a dick in his inner monologue? The stuff Booster was saying was hardly worthy of causing an instant dislike! I mean, we all know Booster can be a jerk, but in this case… he wasn't being one really. The stuff with Chairwoman Bao was a bit lame, she's just a cardboard cut-out bureaucrat really. I did like the introduction of 'Breakdown', he's got a great visual and the way his powers worked was wonderfully creepy. Oh yeah, and then OMAC showed up out of the blue at the end, is that all he does? Show up and smash stuff? He did the same thing in Frankenstein. Of course, the appearance of OMAC does bring to mind a character very closely associated to the JLI, Maxwell Lord, is he still around in the New DCU? And if so, is he behind this attack? Hmm….
by avengingtitan » Sun Apr 08, 2012 5:46 pmThis is the better Justice League book. Its a lot of fun.
by Amoebas » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:20 pmIf you bothered to even look at a single issue of OMAC you'd know Max is around. And dammit! OMAC was a great series that didn't deserve it's plug being pulled last week. What a great series that was.
As for JLI - Ugh - I agree with Pnuyhc, I too had no idea why Batwing disliked Booster so much. Nothing in their conversation equaled that. It was a huge error for the book but thankfully the only one as the rest was top notch (except that the book needs more Goidiva!)
by avengingtitan » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:25 pm
I assumed he disliked Booster for the same reason most heroes do. He's portrayed as a glory hog that only cares about the fame. Now we know thats not true, but if you're a kid from Africa then thats what little info you know. Its completely understandable.
Oh and as someone that read OMAC well it sucked in every way.
by nietoperz » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:36 pm
The thing is though that Batwing is one of Batman's guys, which means that if the latter wants him to work with the JLI he would probably have briefed him about Booster's true heroism.
One other thing: we need to know if Booster is still affiliated with Rip Hunter in this timeline, because if he isn't then the gloryhound routine makes no sense.
by Punchy » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:39 pm
I refuse to accept that OMAC was good.
by avengingtitan » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:40 pm
Booster was doing the glory hound routine way before he hooked up with Rip Hunter.
Just because batwing might know that about Booster doesnt still dislike him. Like I know that Michael Moore trys to do the right thing but he's a giant douche all at the same time.
by Amoebas » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:47 pm
You're confusing old DCU with nuDCU. This Booster doesn't have the other Booster's baggage (that we know of) and Bats has backed up and more importantly believed in Booster pretty every issue so far, that should go a long ways with Batwing (who had plenty of time flying to the States with Batman last month to have covered that).
by Amoebas » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:47 pm
You're right. It was GREAT!
by avengingtitan » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:57 pm
Not really since they've said in early issues that he still did the glory hound thing. Corporate sponsors that kinda thing.
by fieldy snuts » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:37 pm
Probably why Johns tried to sink it with his Batman line in JL #7
by avengingtitan » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:47 pm
I can believe that.
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Growing up I was always the baby. Since my brother is seven years older than me, he constantly teased and annoyed me. All day we would bicker and fight over nothing. We would declare peace, and then five minutes later we would be at each others throats.
I believe that there is no such thing as peace, only understanding.
As I got older I realized that this whole peace thing wasn't working out so maybe I should try something new. So I became a bit nicer to my brother, and began trying to figure out why he annoyed me and made me do his chores. By understanding the constant pressure he went through with school and work, I learned to do things that would make him happy. Instead of going crazy after he stole my toilet paper, I would just go get some more and even a couple of rolls for him, as well, instead of yelling at each other to see which one of us was going to clean the downstairs, we started taking turns because we both understand we are busy. One day I'll do the kitchen, one day he'll do it. We both understand the pressure each of us is going through and with that we can find a common boundary that will keep us from bickering, and help us get along. I guess the world can take a lesson from this. Instead of trying to make peace and just ending conflict and war quickly, people should try to understand each other, and try to set a common boundary that will settle their differences and conflicts in time.
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The Syian Air Force destroyed a number of positions and vehicles belonging to the terrorist groups in Daret Izzeh town and Qubtan al-Jabal village to the west of Aleppo.
The source added that the Air Force carried out sorties against fortifications and dens of terrorist organizations on the axis of Kafr Hamra, Anadan, and Haiyan to the northwest of Aleppo, destroying their positions and dens and killing a number of their members.
Army and Armed Forces unit destroyed several vehicles and positions of terrorist organizations and killed a number of their members in bombardments against their fortifications in Daraa al-Balad area in Daraa province, a military source said.
Syrian Army targeted the terrorist organizations' gatherings in the villages of Ma'an and its surroundings, Tayebet al-Imam, Mourek, Tal Bezam, and M'ardes in the northern countryside of Hama province.
The source added that the army destroyed three tanks, four combat vehicles, and six machinegun-equipped cars, in addition to eliminating a number of terrorists.
In the southern countryside of Idleb province, the Syrian Air Force destroyed terrorist organizations' vehicles and killed a number of their members after targeting their gatherings and fortifications in the villages of Ba'rbo, al-Tamana town, and south of Khan Shaikhoun town.
The Syrian Air Force destroyed a number of terrorist organizations' positions and vehicles, some equipped with machineguns, in al-Sekhneh, north of al-Shaer oil field, south of Palmyra, and al-Rastan in Homs countryside, SANA reported.


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Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has backed young Test captain Jason Holder to become "an awesome leader," but believes he first requires full support of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
Holder became the West Indies' youngest ever Test captain at age of 23 when he was appointed to the position last September, ahead of the tour of Sri Lanka.
And while the results have hardly been flattering, Lara said Holder needed the trust of his employers in order to succeed.
Lara is currently in Dubai playing in the Masters Champions League (MCL) cricket tournament.
"I think Jason could be an awesome captain and an awesome leader. He first of all has the ability to be in a team, which is very important," said Lara here on Monday, who led the West Indies in 47 of his 131 Tests.
"It is also very important that if you entrust a 23 or 24-year-old with the job of captaining the West Indies team, you have to make sure that you give him the support that is necessary. He has to have the confidence that he will be there for (an extended) period of time."
"If his performances are going to be judged too harshly then that does not make sense, as he doesn't have the experience to do the job (at the moment)."
The West Indies lost both Tests away to Sri Lanka and were beaten 0-2 in the subsequent three-Test series against Australia Down Under.
The Caribbean side have won just one of their last ten Tests - a shock five-wicket win over England last May at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Lara, the West Indies' all-time leading run-scorer with 11,953 runs, blamed the WICB for the regional side's marked decline in world cricket.
"We have got a lot of things wrong in West Indies cricket. I believe that administratively we haven't been doing the right thing. There is no effort being made to create a proper academy for our youngsters," the 46-year-old lamented.
"The West Indies Cricket Board really hasn't grasped what is necessary, and unfortunately we are lingering at the bottom of world cricket."
Holder is also the West Indies One-Day captain and led the side at the Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand last February.


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Washington: The FBI has arrested a man who worked as a contractor for the National Security Agency in a probe into the possible theft of top-secret codes, US authorities said today.
The Department of Justice released a criminal complaint against Harold Thomas Martin III, 51, of Maryland, charging him with theft of government property and unauthorized removal and retention of classified materials.
He was arrested August 27 following a search of his home. Martin, who has now been fired, worked for Booz Allen Hamilton -- the same firm that hired notorious leaker Edward Snowden.
Booz Allen helps build and operate many of the NSA's most sensitive cyber operations, the New York Times reported. The criminal complaint states that investigators found hard copies and digital files of top secret documents in Martin's home and car.
Six of the documents "were produced through sensitive government sources, methods and capabilities, which are critical to a wide variety of national security issues," the complaint states.
In a statement, Booz Allen said it had reached out to offer full cooperation with authorities as soon as it learned of the arrest. "And we fired the employee," the statement read.
"Booz Allen is a 102-year-old company, and the alleged conduct does not reflect our core values." The NSA did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Investigators wrote that Martin initially denied charges, but when confronted with the documents, he admitted taking the files and stated that "he knew what he had done was wrong."
Martin's lawyers said in a statement to US media: "We have not seen any evidence. But what we know is that Hal Martin loves his family and his country. There is no evidence that he intended to betray his country."
The arrest came after investigators began looking into the theft of source code used by the NSA to hack adversaries' computer systems -- such as those of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
Such access would enable the NSA to plant malware in rivals' systems and monitor -- or even attack -- their networks.
The Times said investigators are still puzzling over a motive for the alleged crimes, and that it did not look like an espionage case.
Unclear too is whether Martin is thought to be behind the leak of classified NSA code that was attributed to a group calling itself the "Shadow Brokers."
Former NSA contractor Snowden has been living in Russia since shortly after leaking documents revealing the scope of the agency's monitoring of private data.


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