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isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=985</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetThe following is a guest post from Mark who writes on behalf of Balloon Sinuplasty.  You can visit the Balloon Sinuplasty site to find out more about chronic sinusitis treatment. “The ability to breathe” is not a characteristic that we often think of for ourselves. Anyone who has suffered from any type of sinus ailment, however, knows not to take this ability for granted.  Like any chronic condition, sinus pain can be debilitating, causing a range of symptoms ranging from headaches and facial pain to nasal pressure and aching teeth.  Loss of taste and smell, along with an abundance of green or yellow mucus are also common signs of sinusitis. Think of your sinuses like a network of caves that just happen to be located inside your face &#8211; behind your cheeks, forehead, and nose.  All in all, most people have about eight sinuses, though some people have an extra, mischievous cavity that offers only further opportunities for blockage. While their exact purpose is somewhat debated, the evidence suggests that healthy sinuses help us filter out dirt and pollutants. They are also an essential part of pronouncing nasal sounds like “mmm” or “nnnn” (try saying “Mama, hand me some bananas” [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/5-tips-for-healthy-sinuses/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Anti-Smoking Vaccine Coming Soon &#8211; NicVAX</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/smoking/anti-smoking-vaccine-coming-soon-nicvax</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/smoking/anti-smoking-vaccine-coming-soon-nicvax#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GSK]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nabi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NicVAX]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quit smoking]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=585</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetIf you have tried and failed to quit smoking in the past, then there may soon be a solution &#8211; get vaccinated. A recent deal between pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline and Nabi Pharmaceuticals means that there is a strong chance that NicVAX, a quit smoking drug that was developed by Nabi may soon make it to market. No doubt there is some further testing to be carried out first. GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA (GSK) and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (Nabi) today announced an exclusive worldwide option and licensing agreement for a nicotine conjugate candidate vaccine (NicVAX(R)), an investigational vaccine for the treatment of nicotine addiction and the prevention of smoking relapse, as well as for the development of a second generation nicotine vaccine. Under the terms of the agreement GSK will pay to Nabi an upfront non-refundable fee of $40 million at closing and will receive an option to exclusively in-license NicVAX on a worldwide basis and a license to develop follow-on next-generation nicotine vaccines using Nabi&#8217;s intellectual property. Together with the upfront payment, Nabi is eligible to receive over $500 million in option fees and regulatory, development and sales milestones for NicVAX and follow-on nicotine vaccines. Nabi will also receive double-digit royalties on [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/smoking/anti-smoking-vaccine-coming-soon-nicvax/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Be Prepared for Swine Flu</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/be-prepared-for-swine-flu</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/be-prepared-for-swine-flu#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:54:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Marcia</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flu friend]]></category> <category><![CDATA[swine flu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[symptoms of swine flu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tamiflu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[treatment for swine flu]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=469</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetKnow the Symptoms of Swine Flu: You may have Swine Flu if you develop temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or above, followed by at least two of the following symptoms: Widespread muscle and joint aches A cough Headache Blocked or runny nose Sore throat Vomiting Watery diarrhoea Cannot stop crying (only children) Call your GP directly if you think you have swine flu and are under one of the following circumstances: Have a serious underlying illness Are pregnant Have a sick child under one year old Your condition suddenly gets much worse Your condition is still getting worse after seven days (or five days for a child) Get Advice about Swine Flu: If you think you have swine flu you should stay at home and contact the National Pandemic Flu Service &#8211; Treatment line on 0800 1 513 100 or go to www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu How to Get Treatment for Swine Flu: In case you are diagnosed with swine flu and need to take antivirals such as Tamiflu, you will receive an authorisation code, which allows the medication to be given to you. You will also be told where the medication can be collected. You should not collect the antiviral drugs yourself, instead [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/be-prepared-for-swine-flu/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How Can You Protect Yourself From Flu</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/how-can-you-protect-yourself-from-flu</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/how-can-you-protect-yourself-from-flu#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:15:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Marcia</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flu vaccine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flu virus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[risk of flu]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=465</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetAre you at high risk of flu? Know the facts from the myths about the common flu. It is a myth that only the elderly should have the flu vaccine. It is correct to say that if you are over 65 years old you should have the flu vaccine, because as we get older our immune system tends to weaken and we become more vulnerable to virus diseases. But, there are other groups of people that, like the over 65s, can also be at high risk if they catch the flu, these include individuals who have: Asthma or lung disease Heart trouble Diabetes Kidney condition Liver condition Had a stroke Underlying illness or are taking medication that lower your immune system It is a myth that the flu vaccine will give you flu. Some people can develop a mild side effect after taken the flu jab, which usually only lasts for a day or so. It may make you feel slightly poorly, but this is not the flu, it is just the body’s reaction to the jab. It is a myth that the side effects of the flu jab are worse than flu. The adverse reaction you may have after [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/how-can-you-protect-yourself-from-flu/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Half of children taking Tamiflu have side-effects</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/half-of-children-taking-tamiflu-have-side-effects</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/half-of-children-taking-tamiflu-have-side-effects#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:39:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pig flu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[swine flu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tamiflu]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=378</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetMore than half the children in England taking the swine flu drug Tamiflu suffer side-effects such as nausea, insomnia and nightmares, researchers have found. Tamiflu &#8216;linked to side effects among children&#8217;, reports find &#8211; from the Telegraph.co.uk]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/half-of-children-taking-tamiflu-have-side-effects/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to Prevent Asthma Attack</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/how-to-prevent-asthma-attack</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/how-to-prevent-asthma-attack#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:18:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asthma]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asthma medication]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asthma prevention]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asthma trigger]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.motleyhealth.com/health-and-medical-advice/?p=137</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetAsthma reoccurrence can intervene with daily life, preventing an asthma attack can help the sufferer to carry on with their life as normal as possible. In order to receive treatment for asthma you need to see your doctor, who can prescribe medication such as preventers and relievers, which are taken through an inhaler. The relievers are used when the asthma attack is taking place; it works by relaxing the muscles of the airway, allowing the person to breath more easily. So, the relievers help to alleviate the symptoms, but cannot help to prevent them. The preventers are used to minimise the risk of having an asthma attach by reducing the amount of inflammation in the airways. It should be used every day, as instructed by the doctor or nurse, with or with out having the symptoms of an asthma attack in order to keep the inflammation of the airways under control. As they may be inflamed and producing mucus even if the symptoms are not present at the time. In case the inhalers are not keeping the asthma under control, the patient may be prescribed steroid tablets to settle down the wheezing and breathlessness. Apart from taking regular medication, individuals [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/how-to-prevent-asthma-attack/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What is Asthma?</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/what-is-asthma</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/what-is-asthma#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:40:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asthma]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asthma trigger]]></category> <category><![CDATA[causes of asthma]]></category> <category><![CDATA[respiratory condition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[respiratory disorder]]></category> <category><![CDATA[symptoms of asthma]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.motleyhealth.com/health-and-medical-advice/?p=44</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetAsthma is a disorder that affects the respiratory system, which may cause a chronic respiratory impairment in some people or a sporadic illness manifested by periodic symptoms resulted from a number of triggering factors. What causes Asthma? Asthma can be caused by environmental and/or genetic factors. It may be triggered by external stimulants, such as antigens, a substance that causes the immune system in sensitive individuals to overreact, which responds by producing an overload of antibodies. Allergic individuals can be over sensitive to tobacco smoke, air pollutants (such as smoke or fumes), cold or warm air, perfume, pet dander, dust (including dust mite excrements) or moist air. Asthma symptoms can also be caused by emotional stress, colds, flu, respiratory infection, exercise, exertion or some other allergies. What are the symptoms of Asthma? An asthma attack irritates the airways causing it to contract, become swollen and in some cases produce excessive amount of mucus. The onset of an asthma attach may be sudden. As the airways carry air in and out of the lungs, their constriction and inflammation make it difficult to breathe, giving a sense of tightness in the chest. The common symptoms of an Asthma episode are: dydpnea (shortness [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/what-is-asthma/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Asthma Medications</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/asthma-medications</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/asthma-medications#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:05:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[allergy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asthma]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bronchodilators]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Inhaled Corticosteroids]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leukotriene modifiers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lungs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theophylline]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.motleyhealth.com/health-and-medical-advice/?p=39</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetAlthough there is still no cure for asthma, there is now an increasing number of medications and options for those that have the condition. Indeed there are many new long-term asthma medications being developed that have fewer side effects and can be used with more severely asthmatic patients than the older styles of medicine. Despite the fact that asthma is the most prevalent of chronic respiratory disorders in children and adults around the world, there is still no cure for this disease. However, there is an increasing number of asthma medications and options for those that have the condition. Asthma may be more problematic in some individuals than others, so not all people with asthma will have to use all the various treatments. There is usually a certain amount of experimentation needed to determine the exact levels of asthma medications and preventative treatments that need to be used to successfully manage the condition. Often asthma becomes worse at certain times of the year or in certain places or environments, so keeping a good and concise record of what was happening, where the individuals were and what changes were occurring in the environment when the asthma worsened, can help medical professionals [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/asthma-medications/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Four Stages to Stop Smoking</title><link>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/smoking/how-to-stop-smoking</link> <comments>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/smoking/how-to-stop-smoking#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:50:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Medimise</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lung cancer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quit smoking]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.motleyhealth.com/health-and-medical-advice/?p=3</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetQuitting smoking is possibly the most important change you can make to improve your health. Although there are serious health risks associated with being overweight and obese, smoking is responsible for some of the most fatal cancers and other life threatening diseases. If you stop smoking, you will feel much healthier, with renewed energy, and also lower your chances of developing lung cancer (the most fatal form of cancer). Also, you will save a lot of money, which during the current global economic crisis, can only be a good thing. To help you quit smoking, we have put together an action plan, which provides a step-by-step guide to giving up smoking. The Stop Smoking Action Plan is a Four Stage Process: Prepare to Quit: In stage one we encourage you to prepare mentally &#8211; write down your goals, why you want to quit, what benefits you hope to see, what your fears are and your concerns. Giving Up: This is the vital point where you actually stop smoking. This is the first step on your journey to giving up smoking for good. Staying Focused: This stage is about keeping motivated, learning not to give in to temptation, and managing your [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/respiratory-health/smoking/how-to-stop-smoking/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
