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The asthma talk teens need before they leave for college
Reuters (Reuters Health) – When teens have asthma, the “sex talk” isn't the only tough discussion parents should make sure kids get before heading off to college. The teen years are a good time for parents to start encouraging children to talk with doctors … |
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Medical Xpress |
Do You Know the 'Hidden' Signs of Asthma?
WebMD WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — While most people know that wheezing is a sign of asthma, far fewer realize that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also be symptoms of the airway disease, a new survey shows. Those findings may … Common asthma warnings overlooked |
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By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – When teens have asthma, the “sex talk” isn’t the only tough discussion parents should make sure kids get before heading off to college. The teen years are a good time for parents to start encouraging children to talk with doctors about managing their health, particularly as questions arise about how to live with chronic conditions like asthma, Dr. David Stukus and colleagues argue in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “Teenagers are learning about their bodies and health from a variety of sources, and most of them are not the most reliable – this includes their peers, internet searches, or what they may encounter through media and television or movies,” Stukus, a researcher at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University in Columbus, said by email.
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Express.co.uk |
Coughing or short of breath? KILLER lung disease could be mistaken for ASTHMA
Express.co.uk Experts suggest this could be because COPD is easily mistaken for asthma as both conditions display similar symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. However, medics argue what is going on within the body is quite different. |
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U.S. News & World Report |
Common asthma warnings overlooked
Science Daily A new national asthma survey commissioned by National Jewish Health shows that many adults are unaware of common symptoms of asthma in adults. Doctors say that the findings explain why many adults with asthma may not realize that they have the … Do You Know the 'Hidden' Signs of Asthma? |
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BizTimes.com (Milwaukee) |
Children's Hospital gets $1.25 million for inner-city asthma research
BizTimes.com (Milwaukee) “Research shows that asthma disproportionately affects communities of color with devastating impact,” said Ellen Gilligan, president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation in a statement announcing the project. “African Americans have the highest … |
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WREX-TV |
Asthma patient urges parents to get their kids checked out for asthma
WREX-TV It turns out Susan has allergy induced asthma, which means just about anything could set off an asthma attack. Now she's speaking out and urging parents to get their kids checked out if they notice them coughing or wheezing. "The sooner you diagnose it … |
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Survey: Common asthma warnings overlooked
EurekAlert (press release) DENVER – May 11, 2016 — A new national asthma survey commissioned by National Jewish Health shows that many adults are unaware of common symptoms of asthma in adults. Doctors say that the findings explain why many adults with asthma may not … |
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UA researchers heading national asthma prevention study
Tucson News Now A different way of looking at asthma might lead to a way to prevent it. University of Arizona researchers are leading a national study to see if they can teach the body to stop overreacting to things that are harmless for most of us. It's believed that … |
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Healthline |
Asthma Caused by Dust Mites May Damage Lung Cells
Healthline This ability, say researchers, may influence the severity of an asthma attack. “In addition to activation of immune responses, patients' DNA repair capacity may affect disease progression,” said Engelward. The results of the study were published May 1 … |
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