Health-e-News, Fall 2007
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Categories include:

National Jewish News
Asthma
Allergic Conditions
COPD
Immunologic Conditions
Infectious Diseases
Sleep Disorders
Other Respiratory Diseases
Health and Wellness
Clinical Trials
National Jewish Events
Support National Jewish

 

National Jewish News

• November is COPD awareness month
  The National Institutes of Health estimates that millions of people are unaware they have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which involves chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. A simple, painless lung function test can help detect COPD. Attend one of our free lung function screenings (spirometry) in the Denver area.
• Online pre-registration available
  Now you have the opportunity to fill out and submit National Jewish patient registration forms online. Visit our Web site to pre-register. 

Asthma

• Excess weight can cause asthma
  National Jewish pulmonologists E. Rand Sutherland, MD, and David Beuther, MD, estimate that excess weight causes more than 250,000 new asthma cases each year in the U.S. Read more about excess weight and asthma.
• An apple a day . . .
  Apples contain a natural, anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine chemical. Try our Pomegranate, Almond & Apple Salad recipe to find some relief from your asthma symptoms this fall.
• Seeds for your symptoms
  Pumpkins are known as a great ingredient for many seasonal baked goods, but the seeds should not be forgotten. Try this Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe to take advantage of the seeds' anti-inflammatory benefits.

Allergic Conditions

• Healthy holiday celebrations
  The holidays are just around the corner. Don't let allergies keep you from enjoying yourself. Read more about allergies and the holidays.
• Pass the stuffing!
  For those who love stuffing on their Thanksgiving table yet miss the experience because of a wheat allergy, we recommend trying our Sweet Potato Stuffing recipe.
• Drops may bring relief
  National Jewish allergist Harold Nelson, MD, has begun a clinical trial of immunotherapy drops that can be placed under the tongue. Read more about these allergy drops, which could be an appealing alternative to shots.

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COPD

• Testing family members of Alpha-1 patients
  If you are related to an Alpha-1 (Inherited Emphysema) patient, it is important for you to be tested for the disease. There is a free confidential testing program available to family members. Read more about Alpha-1 testing.
• Want to travel? Don't despair!
  Many airlines now allow individuals receiving oxygen therapy to use certain portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) in flight. POCs have been approved because they don’t use compressed oxygen, which is classified as hazardous. Read more about approved POCs.
• Save room for dessert
  Our Clinical Nutrition Services staff recommends this Poached Pears in Red Wine recipe as the perfect end to a meal and a potential method for easing COPD symptoms.

Immunologic Conditions

• How to avoid osteoporosis-related injuries
  Weakened bones mean that even a light fall can cause a severe injury. The best way to avoid an accident is to be proactive and follow these suggested osteoporosis safety tips.

Infectious Diseases

• Maintaining nutrition with NTM
  Many nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) patients complain of a loss of appetite, but it is important to maintain weight and proper nutrition to avoid further complications. Read more about nutrition and NTM.
• NTM conference for patients
  Oct. 31st - Nov. 2nd
  National Jewish Main Campus, Denver
  Get insights from the experts at this three-day conference focused on managing NTM infections.

Sleep Disorders

• Tips for a better night's rest
  Quality sleep is extremely important to your health. Try these ten sleep tips to help you achieve a better night's rest.

Other Respiratory Diseases

• Pulmonary fibrosis mortality climbs
  Research published by National Jewish indicates that death rates have risen, especially among women, for this respiratory disease. Read more about pulmonary fibrosis mortality.
• Bronchiolitis obliterans (popcorn lung) FAQs
  Cecile Rose, MD , recently identified a patient whose heavy consumption of butter-flavored microwave popcorn may have caused him to develop bronchiolitis obliterans. Read more about bronchiolitis obliterans.

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Health and Wellness

• A harvest of fall recipes
  A variety of fruits and vegetables are in abundance this time of year. Try these healthy recipes to take advantage of the fall produce.
• Smoking: Kick the habit
  November 15th is the annual Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The event challenges people to quit smoking for 24 hours, in hopes that it will last forever. Here are five steps to help you quit smoking.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trial participants must live in the Denver area.

Featured pediatric clinical trials 

• Does your baby have milk or egg allergy? 
• Kids and adults: African Americans with asthma study
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema) study

Featured adult clinical trials

• Have you smoked cigarettes most of your life?
• Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? Are you taking Methotrexate?
• Have you been diagnosed with asthma?

National Jewish Events

• Cocktails and Karaoke
  November 3rd, 6:30pm
  Soiled Dove Underground at Lowry, Denver
  Don't miss this fundraiser that benefits Kunsberg School, a school for chronically ill children on the National Jewish campus. Learn more about Cocktails and Karaoke.

Support National Jewish

• Benefits of real estate donation
  National Jewish is in a position to accept gifts of real estate and, in exchange, provide an income stream to you. Read more about real estate donation benefits.
• Commemorate a loved one or occasion
  You can help National Jewish battle suffering from severe respiratory, immune and related diseases if you make a Celebration or Memorial gift. 
• Volunteer opportunities
  Your time and dedication can help children and adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Check out current volunteer opportunities at National Jewish.

 

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