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Grant aids local asthmatics
Albany Times Union By Dayelin Roman ALBANY — More than 16.4 million adults and 7 million children in the US are affected by asthma. But thanks to a $900000 grant from the state Department of Health, sufferers in the Capital Region will have more resources to keep the … |
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Obesity and Family History May Contribute To Increased Risk Of Asthma In …
The AIDS Beacon Results from a recent study suggest that people with HIV are more than twice as likely as the general population to be diagnosed with asthma. The findings indicate that factors such as obesity, allergy-associated inflammation, and a family history of … |
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 India Today |
Pricey breathing aids add to winter woes
India Today "There is a substantial increase in respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, asthma and lung interstitial diseases. People are advised to carry their breathing aids and take proper medications to avoid … |
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 Click Lancashire |
Local Charity Aids Asthma Sufferers
Click Lancashire Published Mon 17 Oct 2011 19:52, Last updated: 2011-10-24 Asthma sufferers on the Fylde coast are set to benefit from the aid of a local charity. The Queendeans Association has handed over seven nebulisers for local chronic asthma patients after … |
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 Globe and Mail |
Philippines: Geckos Are A No-Go For AIDS
NPR (blog) "The folkloric practice of using geckos (or "tuko") as cure for AIDS and asthma persists to this day and is of serious concern…." the Philippines Department of Health said in a statement. "There is no basis that this practice cures ailments like AIDS … Health department: Gecko can't cure Aids, asthma Warning issued vs. "tuko" treatment DoH warns against use of geckos to cure asthma, AiDS |
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 CBC.ca |
Health department: Gecko can't cure Aids, asthma
Sun.Star THE Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday expressed alarm over the persistent folkloric practice of using geckos or (locally called "tuko") as cure for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (Aids) and asthma. … Warning issued vs. "tuko" treatment DoH warns against use of geckos to cure asthma, AiDS Philippines warns against geckos as AIDS treatment |
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DoH warns against use of geckos to cure asthma, AiDS
Inquirer.net By Karen Boncocan MANILA, Philippines — The health department expressed concern over the use of 'tuko' (gecko) to allegedly cure illnesses like AIDS and asthma. In a press statement released Friday morning, the Department of Health said that they … |
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Treatment aids asthma patients
Indianapolis Star Chronic severe asthma can be debilitating, and most patients rely on drugs to control their condition. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new technique to treat chronic severe asthma: bronchial thermoplasty. … Managing his wheeze |
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Norvatis' Xolair Aids In The Treatment of Asthma Among Children
AccentedTouch “A new study suggests that Novartis drug Xolair may aid in the treatment of asthma, the leading cause of chronic illness in children, especially for those living in highly polluted inner-city areas. Asthma affects as many as 10% to 12% of children in … |
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Busselton study aids asthma research
ABC Online Scientists say a long-running health study in south-west Western Australia has played a key role in asthma research. A genetic study involving nearly 30000 … |
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