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Avoid acetaminophen use in children with asthma
ModernMedicine When it comes to the possible link between acetaminophen and asthma, the most prudent response might be “primum non nocere,” or “first, do no harm.” That's the advice offered in a review of recent clinical studies on the issue. … |
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Asthma Kills Children
Care2.com (blog) by Roxana Soto Even though my 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed with asthma two years ago and I've done my share of research on the topic, I don't consider myself an expert at all. Thanks to my involvement with the Moms Clean Air … |
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Doctor: Acetaminophen may worsen asthma in children
Appleton Post Crescent AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio doctor is warning that a popular over-the-counter painkiller and fever reducer could cause more harm than good for kids with asthma and those at risk for developing the disease. Dr. John T. McBride is getting national attention … |
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 Deseret News |
Asthma belabors breathing, spells out long-term problems for young children
Deseret News "Diagnosing asthma early is key to keeping it under control," said Dr. Kristina McKinley, pediatric hospitalist at Intermountain Healthcare's Riverton Hospital. As one of the most common chronic diseases in children, she said asthma plagues more than 6 … |
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 The Stir |
Expert warns against paracetamol use in children with asthma
Pharmacy News By Nick O'Donoghue on 11 November 2011 Children with a family history of asthma should avoid using paracetamol (acetaminophen), a leading paediatric pulmonologist believes. Writing in the journal Pediatrics, Dr John McBride, from Northeast Ohio Medical … Go-To Childhood Medicine May Increase Asthma Risk |
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 Fox News |
Antibiotics overprescribed for children: study
Reuters (Reuters) – Pediatricians in the United States write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions every year for conditions such as the flu and asthma, contributing to potentially dangerous drug resistance, a study said. … Study: Millions of Kids' Antibiotic Prescriptions Unneeded Health Buzz: Doctors Overprescribe Antibiotics for Children Antibiotics are overprescribed – study |
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 ThirdAge |
Asthma Medication Text Messages Help Children Remember
ThirdAge Children with asthma who forget to take their medication may find the solution in a text message, according to a new study. "Text message reminders help some patients take their medication more regularly. This is a pilot study, so a larger, … |
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Asthma Text Messages Remind Children To Take Medication
ThirdAge Children with asthma were more likely to stick to their medication schedules when texted reminders to do so, a new study shows. According to HealthDay News, researchers at the Women & Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY, conducted a small pilot program … Home Environment Affects Asthmatic Kids Home life affects asthmatic kids: study Research Examines Asthma Control and Anaphylaxis Guidelines to Improve … |
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New interventions, recommendations for controlling allergies & asthma in children
Science Codex Financial strain and competing priorities at home may contribute to the greater number of hospital readmissions of children with asthma from single-parent homes compared to dual-parent households, according to a new study presented at the American … Research Examines Asthma Control and Anaphylaxis Guidelines to Improve … Changes coming to allergy immunotherapy Improved Allergy Shots Might Be on Horizon |
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 USA Today |
Study: Asthma drugs raise risk of complications in children
USA Today When used alone, the asthma medications known as long-acting beta-agonists are associated with an increased risk of serious complications, new research indicates. "If your child requires a LABA, they ought to be on a steroid … |
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