(Family Features) Si tiene asma, sabe que los síntomas pueden aparecer rápidamente y luego empeorar.

Los factores que impulsan este desarrollo se llaman desencadenantes. Una parte importante del control del asma es saber cuáles son sus desencadenantes: en casa, en el trabajo, en la escuela o mientras está al aire libre.

Un proveedor de atención médica puede ayudarlo a determinar esto y luego podrá tomar medidas para evitar esos desencadenantes y respirar mejor.

En casa
Debido a que el asma generalmente se debe a alergias, los desencadenantes suelen ser alérgenos o cosas que causan reacciones alérgicas. Los alérgenos como la caspa de las mascotas, los ácaros del polvo, las plagas y el humo pueden empeorar los síntomas del asma en algunas personas y, en otras, incluso desencadenar un ataque de asma. 

El Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NHLBI) sugiere que puede resultar útil combinar algunas estrategias diferentes para ayudar a reducir la exposición a los desencadenantes.

Las personas sensibles al polvo pueden limpiar con una aspiradora con filtros de aire de partículas de alta eficiencia (high-efficiency particulate air, HEPA) y usar fundas para colchones y almohadas que eviten la exposición a los ácaros del polvo. Si es sensible a plagas como cucarachas y roedores, considere el manejo integrado de plagas, que implica eliminar y controlar plagas mediante métodos como trampas o veneno. Evitar el humo del tabaco, incluido el humo de segunda mano, puede resultar especialmente útil para algunas personas con asma.

En la escuela
El asma es una de las principales razones por las que los niños faltan a la escuela. En la escuela, los niños pueden estar expuestos a ácaros del polvo, plagas y moho, que pueden ser desencadenantes del asma en algunos niños.

Debido a que los niños pasan mucho tiempo en la escuela, puede ser útil que los maestros, el personal de enfermería escolar o los entrenadores sepan qué hacer si los síntomas de su hijo empeoran. Trabaje en equipo con un proveedor de atención médica para elaborar un plan de acción contra el asma y compártalo con los adultos de confianza de la escuela de su hijo.

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En el trabajo
El lugar de trabajo puede tener cientos de desencadenantes potenciales, como productos de limpieza a base de cloro, blanqueadores, tintes para el cabello y polvo metálico. Las exposiciones repetidas en el lugar de trabajo también pueden provocar nuevos desencadenantes. Informe a su proveedor de atención médica y a su supervisor del lugar de trabajo si hay síntomas nuevos o si los existentes empeoran en el trabajo.

Al aire libre
El clima cotidiano, como el aire frío y seco, puede provocar problemas respiratorios. La contaminación del aire también puede afectar el asma. Puede ser útil evitar algunos de los peores casos de contaminación si cambia el momento y el lugar en que hace actividad física. Intente evitar hacer ejercicio cerca de caminos muy transitados o zonas industriales. Visite airnow.gov para conocer la calidad del aire de su zona y evitar actividades al aire libre cuando la contaminación es más alta.

Controlar los factores desencadenantes es solo una parte de mantener el asma bajo control. Trabaje en equipo con un proveedor de atención médica para elaborar un plan de tratamiento contra el asma que incluya tomar medicamentos según se lo indiquen y hacer un seguimiento de sus síntomas y del lugar donde se encuentra cuando ocurren. De esa manera, podrá saber qué empeora o mejora su asma.

¿Quiere aprender más sobre el asma? Visite el programa Learn More Breathe Better® del NHLBI en nhlbi.nih.gov/BreatheBetter.

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SOURCE:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

A recent national health alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regarding Greater Omaha ground beef products potentially contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This particular strain of E. coli can cause severe gastrointestinal infections in humans. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about this alert and how to stay safe.

Product Details:
The affected ground beef products were produced and packaged on March 28, 2024, with a “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024. The packaging will also have “EST.960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. While the ground beef was distributed to various restaurants and retail locations nationwide, it is important to note that the impacted products are no longer available for sale.

Affected Products:

• 10-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF 85 FINE GRIND 10#/6 (Lot codes: 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33; Case code: 263085)
• 5-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB RIB BRISKET CHUCK CRAFT BURGER 5LB (Lot code: 26; Case code: 66500)
• 5-lb. ground beef chub: Greater Omaha 100% ALL NATURAL 5 LBS. GOURMET BLEND RIB BRISKET CHUCK
• 5-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB 81 FINE GRIND 5#/12 EXACT WEIGHT (Lot code: 26; Case code: 663581)
• 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: GROUND BEEF GOANG GB Patty 8OZ Homestyle Rib/Brisket/CH (Lot code: 34; Case code: 716800)
• 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: LOT 34 Ground Beef GB GOANG 75 PATTY PUCK 8 OZ (Lot code: 34; Case code: 728075)
• 4-pack 7-oz ground beef patties: LOT 34 GROUND BEEF GOANG Rib/Brisket/Chuck 7OZ HOMESTYLE (Lot code: 34; Case code: 716700)
• 6-oz ground beef patties: LOT 34 GROUND BEEF GOANG GB PATTY 6 OZ HOMESTYLE RIB/BRISKET/CHUCK (Lot code: 34; Case code: 716600)
• 5-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF GOHERF GB 81 FINE GRIND 5LB EXACT WEIGHT (Lot code: 26; Case code: 63581)
• 6-pack 5.33-oz ground beef patties: Ground Beef GOHERF RIB BRISKET CHUCK 5.33oz HOMESTYLE (Lot code: 27; Case code: 616500)
• 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: LOT 27 Ground Beef GOHERF Homestyle GB PATTY RIB/BRISKET/CHUCK 8 OZ (Lot code: 27; Case code: 616800)
• 10-lb. ground beef chub: GROUND BEEF 73 FINE GRIND 10#/6 (Lot code: 37; Case code: 263073)
• 4-pack 8-oz ground beef patties: LOT 51 Ground Beef GB GOANG 75 PATTY PUCK 8OZ (Lot code: 51; Case code: 728075)

Recommendations:
If you have any of the above-mentioned ground beef products stored in your freezer, the FSIS advises against consuming them. Instead, it is important to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Doing so will help prevent potential health risks.

Moreover, it is essential to note that no confirmed illness cases have been reported thus far in connection with this specific health alert. However, if you have consumed the ground beef and are experiencing any symptoms of illness, it is recommended to reach out to a healthcare provider immediately.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers is a priority, and that is precisely why this nationwide health alert has been issued concerning E. coli contamination in specific Greater Omaha ground beef products. By taking the necessary precautions and following the FSIS recommendations, we can collectively prevent any potential health risks associated with this incident.

Remember, staying informed and proactive during such situations is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of yourself and your loved ones. Keep up to date with any further developments by visiting the FSIS website or seeking information from reliable sources. Stay safe and healthy!

Check out the article on The Hill regarding the E. Coli warning. https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/4610002-nationwide-health-alert-issued-for-ground-beef-over-potential-e-coli-risk/

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What is E. Coli?

-Escherichia coli is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped coliform bacterium. – It is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. – Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some can cause food poisoning and contamination incidents. – Some strains of E. coli are beneficial to humans by producing vitamin or preventing the colonization of pathogenic bacteria. – E. coli is expelled through fecal matter and grows rapidly for three days before declining.

E. coli and other bacteria make up only a small part of the gut microbiota, but can cause disease through fecal-oral transmission. They can be used as indicators to test for fecal contamination in the environment, and some strains can survive for days outside a host.

E. coli is a bacterium that has been extensively studied for over 60 years and can be easily and inexpensively grown in a lab. It is a chemoheterotroph and requires carbon and energy. E. coli is the most widely studied prokaryotic model organism and is significant in biotechnology and microbiology. It reproduces quickly, taking as little as 20 minutes under favorable conditions. (Wikipedia)

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — La Roche-Posay is proud to announce that it was the fastest growing skincare brand in 2023¹, for the second year in a row! According to NielsenIQ, the industry leader in market CPG research, the brand ranked first among top 20 brands based on dollar sales growth for full-year 2023 vs. full-year 2022.

Recommended by over 90,000 dermatologists², La Roche-Posay has always been committed to pioneering life-changing skincare for all. Partnering with dermatologists worldwide, the brand has cemented its place at the forefront of skincare science and research, formulating safe and effective products that are dermatologist developed and tested. All La Roche-Posay products are developed using a strict formulation charter with a minimal number of ingredients and undergo stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety.

This exciting achievement was supported through various key programs that La Roche-Posay executed throughout 2023. 

#SAVEOURSKIN DAY & RECORD-BREAKING SKIN CANCER PREVENTION
As the worldwide expert in sun protection, La Roche-Posay is on a mission to raise awareness of sun safe behaviors to prevent skin cancer, including annual skin cancer screenings by a dermatologist. Throughout a two-day pop-up activation on April 30th and May 1st (Melanoma Monday) at Hudson Yards in New York City, La Roche-Posay kicked off Melanoma Awareness Month to spread the mission of sun safety and encourage life-saving behavioral change. The large-scale activation allowed thousands of people, who may not have access to a dermatologist, to receive a free and private skin check performed by a certified dermatology provider from Schweiger Dermatology Group.

The brand hosted over 3,000 public skin cancer screenings across two days at their biggest SOS campaign in the USA. La Roche-Posay in partnership with Schweiger Dermatology Group broke the Guinness World Records title for the most skin cancer screenings in eight hours at one location with 1,899 skin cancer screenings, beating the previous record of 963! Additionally, for every skin cancer screening conducted, La Roche-Posay donated $5 to the American Cancer Society resulting in a total donation of $15,000.

ACNE POSITIVITY DAY LAB
In 2020 , La Roche-Posay founded Acne Positivity Day on September 1st – a day to spread acceptance for all skin, encourage others to embrace their unique skin journeys, and foster healthy relationships between people and their skin. In 2023, the brand hosted a consumer pop-up experience on July 21st in New York City to foster an intimate, inspirational community destigmatizing the reality of acne, empowering attendees to embrace their unique beauty and imperfections in a day of self-love and celebration. The pop-up featured an immersive “Science of Skin” exhibit, a zen meditation lounge, Doodle Bar with custom art done by local artists, and a Positivity Photo Booth – plus, free La Roche-Posay skincare samples!

LA ROCHE-POSAY & FELLOWSHIPS
La Roche-Posay is also heavily committed to supporting the next generation of dermatologists. In 2023, the brand partnered with the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) for the second year in a row to sponsor a Fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at Howard University’s College of Medicine for UIM. The Fellowship was created to increase representation of minority groups in dermatology.

Additionally, the brand was proud to support the Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Research Fellowship at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California (USC.) Under the fellowship, students conduct important dermatologic research with a focus on skin of color, pigmentation, and diversity. Dermatology is one of the most competitive medical specialties and one of the least diverse. Black dermatologists comprise just 3% of those practicing, and Hispanic dermatologists comprise just 4.2%³. A fellowship of this nature can be a step in securing a spot in dermatology residency programs.

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SUN SAFETY AT PREMIERE SPORTING EVENTS
For the second year in a row, La Roche-Posay served as a proud sponsor of the US Open to help raise awareness of sun safe behaviors, including daily sunscreen use on and off the tennis courts to help reduce the risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in America. In addition to providing sunscreen samples to attendees, the brand also be offered access to free, dermatological advice from New York State board-certified Dermatologists. The brand also announced its partnerships with tennis stars Madison Keys and Francis Tiafoe and most recently, Jannik Sinner, with the goal of raising awareness of sun protection as a matter of public health. 

Additionally, the brand became the first-ever official sunscreen sponsor of the Professional Pickleball Association’s Carvana PPA Tour. The Carvana PPA Tour focuses on outdoor tournaments in locations across the country where risk of sun exposure may be higher such as Florida, Southern California, Texas and more. Attendees had the opportunity to receive free sunscreen samples and access to board-certified dermatologists who provide sun safety education and advice.

SUPPORTING ONCOLOGY & THE HEALING POWER OF TOUCH CAMPAIGN
In partnership with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), La Roche-Posay was proud to raise even more awareness and have an even greater impact within its “Healing Power of Touch” campaign with the launch of its first digital learning platform, cancer-support.com. This learning portal empowers cancer patients and caregivers with the training they need to improve lives, starting from just 15 minutes of education. 80% of patients confirm that supportive care has helped them in their management of their diagnosis⁴, making training essential. La Roche–Posay is currently the only skincare brand to partner with the UICC, supporting it in its mission to convene key stakeholders, build capacity and build advocacy. La Roche-Posay was proud to act as an official sponsor for World Cancer Day 2023, an initiative created and managed by UICC.

In October, La Roche-Posay was proud to be an official partner for this year’s World Cancer Leaders Summit (WCLS), the most important annual, high-level policy meeting dedicated exclusively to influencing global decisions which impact cancer control hosted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The event brings together global health leaders and key decision makers from around the world to debate emerging global issues related to cancer, and provide a vital forum to secure a coordinated, cross-sector global response.

“As a brand who has always been confident in the strength and efficacy of our products, we are so proud of this incredible achievement and greatly appreciate the hard work and dedication of our partners who have helped make this possible. La Roche-Posay is proud to be committed to pioneering life changing skincare for all, powered first by innovation and education. We’re so excited for what’s to come!” – Guillaume Monsel, Vice President, Marketing & Digital, La Roche-Posay

To learn more about SOS – Save Our Skin:
https://www.laroche-posay.us/cancer-support/saveourskin.html
To learn more about Acne Positivity Day: https://www.laroche-posay.us/acne-positivity.html
To learn more about the US Open sponsorship: https://www.laroche-posay.us/usopen.html
To learn more about Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS):
https://www.womensderm.org/
To learn more about the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program: https://keck.usc.edu/dermatology/training-and-education/diversity-and-Inclusion/usc-skin-of-color-and-pigmentary-disorders-program
To learn more about the Healing Power of Touch Campaign:
https://www.laroche-posay.us/cancer-support/power-of-touch.html  

La Roche-Posay products can be purchased at CVS, ULTA, Target, Walgreens/Duane Reade, Rite Aid
and online at  www.laroche-posay.us, Amazon, Dermstore, LovelySkin, SkinStore.

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ABOUT LA ROCHE-POSAY
Recommended by 90,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay’s mission is to offer life-changing dermatological skincare. La Roche-Posay offers a unique range of daily skincare developed for every skin type to address various skin concerns and complement prescription treatments. At the center of the brand is the exclusive selenium-rich La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a core ingredient in its skincare formulas known for its soothing and antioxidant properties that is sourced from its Thermal Center in France, the first Dermatology Center in Europe. The products are developed using a strict safety and formulation charter with a minimal number of ingredients and are formulated at optimal concentrations. Additionally, La Roche-Posay products undergo stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety with over 750+ studies and 25 years of extensive research, even on sensitive skin.

For additional information about La Roche-Posay, visit www.laroche-posay.us and follow La Roche-Posay USA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LaRochePosayUSA

¹ Among top 20 brands based on dollar sales reported by NielsenIQ for the “Total Skincare” category in total market Nielsen xAOC, for full year 2023 vs. full year 2022
²  L’Oreal Barometer Study, Wave 3, Healthcare Market Worldwide
³ The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology  (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9651153/) 
⁴ In a study of 11,100 individuals from five countries

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