In the United States, a couple, Anthony and Rachel Modrow, has been arrested following the death of their nine-year-old daughter due to an asthma attack. Reports from Metro indicate that instead of seeking immediate medical help&nbsp;when their daughter named Amy suffered the attack at a friend's house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her parents opted to give her a bath, and neglect her symptoms.

Allegedly, they did not care&nbsp;to call an ambulance for three hours until emergency services were finally contacted via 911.

The Modrows now face charges of second-degree manslaughter for their purported failure to provide necessary care and protection to&nbsp;their child.

Court documents reveal that during the ordeal, Amy informed her friend's mother that she only had her grandmother's inhaler available.

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According to court documents referenced in the Metro report, the woman then contacted Anthony, who sighed and passed the phone to Rachel. Rachel, in turn, requested for Amy to be brought home. Despite being informed by the woman that Amy's asthma attack was genuine and offering to take her to the doctor, Amy's parents declined the assistance.

Three hours later, Amy's aunt contacted a family friend who arrived at the Modrow residence and observed alarming symptoms: Amy's skin had turned blue, she struggled to move her hand, and she was crying. While Rachel went to prepare a steam bath for Amy, Anthony neglected to refill her inhaler, as recounted by the family friend in the court documents.

Recognising the severity of Amy's condition, the family friend took her out of the house and dialed 911 at 10:40 am, three hours after the onset of Amy's asthma attack, as evidenced by phone records. Amy was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center, where doctors were unable to detect a pulse. She was declared brain dead due to oxygen deprivation.

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Subsequent investigations revealed that doctors believed Amy would have had a significantly higher chance of survival with immediate medical intervention, as detailed in the documents.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the United States, a couple, Anthony and Rachel Modrow, has been arrested following the death of their nine-year-old daughter due to an asthma attack. Reports from Metro indicate that instead of seeking immediate medical help when their daughter named Amy suffered the attack at a friend's house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her parents opted to give her a bath, and neglect her symptoms.

In the United States, a couple, Anthony and Rachel Modrow, has been arrested following the death of their nine-year-old daughter due to an asthma attack. Reports from Metro indicate that instead of seeking immediate medical help when their daughter named Amy suffered the attack at a friend's house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her parents opted to give her a bath, and neglect her symptoms. Allegedly, they did not care to call an ambulance for three hours until emergency services were finally contacted via 911. The Modrows now face charges of second-degree manslaughter for their purported failure to provide necessary care and protection to their child. Court documents reveal that during the ordeal, Amy informed her friend's mother that she only had her grandmother's inhaler available. Also read | How to take care of children with asthma and allergies during rainfall - Exclusive According to court documents referenced in the Metro report, the woman then contacted Anthony, who sighed and passed the phone to Rachel. Rachel, in turn, requested for Amy to be brought home. Despite being informed by the woman that Amy's asthma attack was genuine and offering to take her to the doctor, Amy's parents declined the assistance. Three hours later, Amy's aunt contacted a family friend who arrived at the Modrow residence and observed alarming symptoms: Amy's skin had turned blue, she struggled to move her hand, and she was crying. While Rachel went to prepare a steam bath for Amy, Anthony neglected to refill her inhaler, as recounted by the family friend in the court documents. Recognising the severity of Amy's condition, the family friend took her out of the house and dialed 911 at 10:40 am, three hours after the onset of Amy's asthma attack, as evidenced by phone records. Amy was rushed to Hennepin County Medical Center, where doctors were unable to detect a pulse. She was declared brain dead due to oxygen deprivation. Also read | Women more likely to have asthma attacks, deaths than men: Report Subsequent investigations revealed that doctors believed Amy would have had a significantly higher chance of survival with immediate medical intervention, as detailed in the documents. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Child dies of asthma attack, parents arrested for taking no action for 3 hours

World Asthma Day 2023: World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May and is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). GINA is an organisation established in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1993. The day was first held on May 3, 1998. Every year the day is held with a theme that focuses on an issue related to asthma.

In 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic was at its peak, the day was held with a theme of ‘Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions’. Similarly, last year, the day was held with the theme of ‘Closing Gaps in Asthma Care’ with a focus on gaps between an asthma patient and the care that he/she should be given.

For 2023, the theme of the day is also focused on care, ‘Asthma care for All’.&nbsp;

<h2>Asthma and asthma attack</h2>

WHO defines asthma as a major non-communicable disease (NCD) that can affect both children and adults and is the most common chronic disease among children. It is also called bronchial asthma as it affects the lungs. It is called chronic or ongoing as it doesn’t go away and needs prolonged medical treatment.&nbsp;

It currently affects more than 25 million people in the US currently and out of this total, includes more than 5 million children.&nbsp;

Asthma attack: When you breathe normally, muscles around your airways are relaxed which lets air move easily and quietly. During an asthma attack, the muscles around the airways constrict or tighten, making the airways narrow. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways, making it for the person difficult to breathe.&nbsp;

<h2>Who can get asthma?</h2>

Any person at any age can develop asthma. People that have allergies or people who are exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop asthma. This also includes passive smoking which is exposure to someone else who is smoking. One can also develop asthma through third-hand smoking which is exposing one to clothing or surfaces in places where someone has smoked.&nbsp;

<h2>Causes and common triggers of asthma</h2>

There are certain factors that doctors believe can possess higher risk:

1. Environment: People who are exposed to a bad environment that contains allergens, toxins, and fumes are more prone to asthma.&nbsp;

2. Genetics: If your family has a history of asthma or allergic diseases, you have a higher risk of developing the disease.&nbsp;

3. Allergies: Having allergies can raise your risk of developing asthma.&nbsp;

4. Respiratory infections: Certain respiratory infections such as respiratory syncytial virus (RCV) can damage young children’s developing lungs.&nbsp;

Common triggers:

Air Pollution

Dust mites

Pests&nbsp;

Pets’ dried skin flakes

Tobacco smoke

<h2>Some early signs and symptoms of asthma</h2>

People with asthma usually have obvious symptoms. These signs and symptoms resemble many respiratory infections:

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Chest tightness, pain or pressure.

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Coughing (especially at night).

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Shortness of breath.

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wheezing

<h2>Diagnosis and treatment of asthma&nbsp;</h2>

Asthma can be life-threatening if one doesn’t go through the treatment and medical management properly. The goal of asthma treatment is to control symptoms. Asthma control means you:

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Can do the things you want to do at work and home.

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Have no (or minimal) asthma symptoms.

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Rarely need to use your reliever medicine (rescue inhaler).

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sleep without asthma interrupting your rest.

 
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World Asthma Day 2023: World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May and is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). GINA is an organisation established in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1993.

World Asthma Day 2023: World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May and is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). GINA is an organisation established in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1993. The day was first held on May 3, 1998. Every year the day is held with a theme that focuses on an issue related to asthma. In 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic was at its peak, the day was held with a theme of ‘Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions’. Similarly, last year, the day was held with the theme of ‘Closing Gaps in Asthma Care’ with a focus on gaps between an asthma patient and the care that he/she should be given. For 2023, the theme of the day is also focused on care, ‘Asthma care for All’. Asthma and asthma attack WHO defines asthma as a major non-communicable disease (NCD) that can affect both children and adults and is the most common chronic disease among children. It is also called bronchial asthma as it affects the lungs. It is called chronic or ongoing as it doesn’t go away and needs prolonged medical treatment. It currently affects more than 25 million people in the US currently and out of this total, includes more than 5 million children. Asthma attack: When you breathe normally, muscles around your airways are relaxed which lets air move easily and quietly. During an asthma attack, the muscles around the airways constrict or tighten, making the airways narrow. Air cannot flow freely through constricted airways, making it for the person difficult to breathe. Who can get asthma? Any person at any age can develop asthma. People that have allergies or people who are exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop asthma. This also includes passive smoking which is exposure to someone else who is smoking. One can also develop asthma through third-hand smoking which is exposing one to clothing or surfaces in places where someone has smoked. Causes and common triggers of asthma There are certain factors that doctors believe can possess higher risk: 1. Environment: People who are exposed to a bad environment that contains allergens, toxins, and fumes are more prone to asthma. 2. Genetics: If your family has a history of asthma or allergic diseases, you have a higher risk of developing the disease. 3. Allergies: Having allergies can raise your risk of developing asthma. 4. Respiratory infections: Certain respiratory infections such as respiratory syncytial virus (RCV) can damage young children’s developing lungs. Common triggers: Air Pollution Dust mites Pests Pets’ dried skin flakes Tobacco smoke Some early signs and symptoms of asthma People with asthma usually have obvious symptoms. These signs and symptoms resemble many respiratory infections: • Chest tightness, pain or pressure. • Coughing (especially at night). • Shortness of breath. • Wheezing Diagnosis and treatment of asthma Asthma can be life-threatening if one doesn’t go through the treatment and medical management properly. The goal of asthma treatment is to control symptoms. Asthma control means you: • Can do the things you want to do at work and home. • Have no (or minimal) asthma symptoms. • Rarely need to use your reliever medicine (rescue inhaler). • Sleep without asthma interrupting your rest. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Asthma Day 2023: Early signs, common triggers, diagnosis and treatment

Winter season has arrived and with it, multiple health issues are also appearing. Cold, flu and other respiratory illnesses dominate in the cold season, and a majority of people also struggle with asthma flare-ups.

Winter season has arrived and with it, multiple health issues are also appearing. Cold, flu and other respiratory illnesses dominate in the cold season, and a majority of people also struggle with asthma flare-ups. WION spoke to experts to understand the main reason behind the rising cases of asthma during the winter season and also understand who is at higher risk. Dr Vikram Jaggi (MD, DNB), who is a founder and director of Asthma Chest Allergy Centre in Delhi and Gurgaon weighed in on the same. He said that ranging from mould, dampness and dust mites to exposure to chest infections as well as cold and flu viruses, winter comes with quite a few asthma triggers, with cold air itself being a common trigger. He said that in some cases, cold air leads to the production of histamine in the airways which can "instigate allergy-related irritations causing symptoms in asthmatics to worsen". Dr Jaggi also mentioned that the issue, in fact, can also lead to an attack and newer cases of weather-induced asthma. He stated that cold and flu viruses run rampant during winter, and most people may just seem like a passing malady — for asthmatics it could "result in that infection developing into pneumonia". Who is at higher risk? Dr Jaggi noted that children and the elderly are perhaps the most vulnerable during this time of year. Children are more susceptible to common colds and infections during this time of year, while any exacerbated symptoms in older asthmatics lead to an aggravated condition. Dr Jaggi urged the two mentioned groups to be careful during the winter season and if they are asthmatics, they should pay special attention. Dr (Brig) Ashok K Rajput (Retd), from the department of pulmonology at the CK Birla Hospital (R) in Delhi, also registered what Dr Jaggi said. Dr Rajput stated that kids and older people are more at risk, especially those having underlying obstructive airway disease of in fact any chronic respiratory illness. "Smog and fog add fuel to the fire," said Dr Rajput, further adding that airway mucus thickens, increasing the chance of getting respiratory infections like the common cold or flu. These infections lead to exacerbations and trigger asthma symptoms. Pointing out the air pollution, Dr Rajput said that smoking, pollution due to wood burning, campfires etc all make air quality poor and worsen asthma symptoms. Dr Puneet Khanna, the HOD pulmonology department at the HCMCT Manipal Hospital in Dwarka highlighted how air pollution is leading to respiratory issues. Dr Khanna said that an Air Quality Index (AQI) in the range of 50 to 100 leads to increased inflammatory response and difficulty in breathing for patients sensitive to respiratory diseases. An AQI of above 300 poses problems for healthy people as well. Air pollution has a massive impact on the health of people. it is a known fact that the combined effects of outdoor and household air pollution cause millions of premature deaths every year resulting from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections. Dr Khanna stated that "from smoke inside the home to smog hanging over cities, air pollution is a major threat to health and climate". 'Avoid early morning outdoor walks' Dr Rajput suggested that early morning outdoor walks and exercises are not good for asthmatics and should be avoided. Dr Khanna also urged that early morning walks are not advisable as pollution levels are highest in the morning, and merely walking could result in health complications due to the high concentration of particulate matter. A word to parents Dr Jaggi said that parents should keep a close eye on their children to understand their triggers and communicate them to their doctor. "Since asthma tends to worsen with age, the elderly should be careful and adhere to inhalation therapy as prescribed by their doctor," Dr Jaggi said. He also said that taking the mentioned precautionary measure may help them reduce unexpected triggers and control their symptoms over time, both during and after winters. He also noted that both groups should have an action plan in place in consultation with their doctor, an inhaler as per their doctor’s recommendation. The current situation in New Delhi Dr Puneet Khanna explained the current situation of the Indian national capital, New Delhi, where the air was unbreathable in the past few weeks. Dr Khanna said that the national capital is witnessing a significant deterioration of air quality over the past few days which has coincided with the spike in asthma cases. Every year bad air quality in Delhi accounts for more than a 20 per cent rise in asthma cases across outpatient departments (OPDs) in the city. It is also responsible for asthma-related IPD admissions across the city. He said that environmental air pollution is one of the most important social determinants of health. The inner linings of the lungs are damaged by air pollution thereby increasing the severity of asthma infection. While commenting on the asthma risks, he said that "low temperatures and increased air pollution lead to the suspension of particulate matter for a longer duration which increases the transmission of respiratory viruses including corona, making people more vulnerable to infections". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asthma cases rise during winter season - Who is at higher risk and how pollution is making it worse?

A nonprofit organisation has has warned that women with asthma are twice as likely as men to die from an asthma episode.

More than two-thirds of asthma deaths in the UK over the last five years have been among women, according to Asthma + Lung UK, which has called for more to be done to address the "stark health inequality."

Asthma is a breathing disorder in which the airways narrow, swell, and generate excess mucus, making it difficult to breathe. Wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, and coughing are all symptoms.

Asthma affects approximately 136 million women worldwide. Over the last five years in the UK, more than 5,100 women have died from asthma attacks, compared to less than 2,300 men, according to the data.

Many people are unaware that changes in female sex hormones can cause asthma symptoms to flare up or possibly provoke life-threatening attacks, according to the study.

Asthma is more common and severe in boys during childhood. After puberty, however, the situation changes, and asthma in women becomes more common and severe, according to the findings.

The present "one size fits all" approach to asthma treatment, according to the charity, is "not working" because it ignores the impact that female sex hormones have on asthma symptoms and attacks during puberty, periods, pregnancy, and menopause.

It went on to say that more has to be done to address "severe health disparities."

"Gaps in our knowledge are failing women, leaving them struggling with debilitating asthma symptoms, stuck in a cycle of being in and out of hospital and in some cases, losing their lives," Sara Woolnough, chief executive of Asthma + Lung UK, was quoted as saying.

"There is not enough research into why women are more likely to be hospitalised and die from asthma and what treatments, new and existing, could help women," added Mome Mukherjee, researcher at the University of Edinburgh.

(With inputs from agencies)

A nonprofit organisation has has warned that women with asthma are twice as likely as men to die from an asthma episode. More than two-thirds of asthma deaths in the UK over the last five years have been among women, according to Asthma + Lung UK, which has called for more to be done to address the "stark health inequality.

A nonprofit organisation has has warned that women with asthma are twice as likely as men to die from an asthma episode. More than two-thirds of asthma deaths in the UK over the last five years have been among women, according to Asthma + Lung UK, which has called for more to be done to address the "stark health inequality." Asthma is a breathing disorder in which the airways narrow, swell, and generate excess mucus, making it difficult to breathe. Wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, and coughing are all symptoms. Asthma affects approximately 136 million women worldwide. Over the last five years in the UK, more than 5,100 women have died from asthma attacks, compared to less than 2,300 men, according to the data. Many people are unaware that changes in female sex hormones can cause asthma symptoms to flare up or possibly provoke life-threatening attacks, according to the study. Asthma is more common and severe in boys during childhood. After puberty, however, the situation changes, and asthma in women becomes more common and severe, according to the findings. The present "one size fits all" approach to asthma treatment, according to the charity, is "not working" because it ignores the impact that female sex hormones have on asthma symptoms and attacks during puberty, periods, pregnancy, and menopause. It went on to say that more has to be done to address "severe health disparities." "Gaps in our knowledge are failing women, leaving them struggling with debilitating asthma symptoms, stuck in a cycle of being in and out of hospital and in some cases, losing their lives," Sara Woolnough, chief executive of Asthma + Lung UK, was quoted as saying. "There is not enough research into why women are more likely to be hospitalised and die from asthma and what treatments, new and existing, could help women," added Mome Mukherjee, researcher at the University of Edinburgh. (With inputs from agencies)

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