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Asthma on the rise in China over past decade
AsiaOne Asthma cases have risen dramatically in China over the past decade along with ever deteriorating air pollution, according to leading respiratory specialists. Nationwide, the prevalence of asthma stands at 1 to 2 per cent, while in some cities it can … |
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1 in 5 servicemen has mild asthma
AsiaOne MP for Tampines GRC Irene Ng highlighted that Pte Lee, who was asthmatic, had been exposed to "asthma triggers" such as smoke grenades when he collapsed during training. She called for better diagnostic tests for servicemen who are exposed to allergens … '1 in 5 has SAF servicemen asthma, but it's mild' MINDEF 'reviewing medical procedures' Servicemen's safety top priority: Defence Minister Ng |
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1 in 5 SAF servicemen has asthma: Defence Minister
AsiaOne SINGAPORE – One in five Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen has asthma, revealed Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen in Parliament today. However, he noted that the majority of these cases are mild, and many of them have gone through military traiing … 1 in 5 SAF servicemen have asthma: Ng Eng Hen Safety of servicemen top priority for MINDEF and SAF, says Defence Minister |
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Even low pollen levels can trigger kids' asthma
AsiaOne NEW YORK – Kids with asthma and pollen allergies were more likely to wheeze, cough and have shortness of breath and other asthma symptoms — even when pollen levels were considered "low" — in a new study that suggests parents need to be careful in all … Brown Research: Small Amounts of Pollen Triggers Kids' Asthma |
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Warning against 'miracle' asthma cures
AsiaOne A STRONG warning was issued to asthma patients yesterday to stop relying on "miracle" cures that are not backed by scientific evidence. This reminder came from Professor Lim Tow Keang, programme director of the Singapore National Asthma Programme, … |
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Living with his asthma
AsiaOne Asthma occurs when a child suffers symptoms such as recurrent attacks of shortness of breath, wheezing, tightness of the chest and coughing. These symptoms are caused by the narrowing of the air passages, resulting in … |
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Do I have to take asthma medication forever?
AsiaOne If you suffer from asthma, you are probably familiar with the symptoms of an asthma attack – shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing. However, you don't have to wait until an asthma attack strikes in order to do something about it. It is, in fact, … |
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Don't mistake asthma for 'episodic illness'
AsiaOne ASTHMA sufferer Pameljit Kaur suffered two heart attacks in the space of two days that nearly killed her last August. She survived, and suffered only temporary memory loss. The 23-year-old teacher said the heart attacks occurred after she … |
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6 myths about asthma
AsiaOne HAVE you heard that a person can "grow out" of asthma? Or that eating certain foods may either worsen asthma or lead to improvement? As with many other diseases, there are plenty of myths, rumours, and old wives' tales … |
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Astra, Merck asthma pills as good as inhaler: study
AsiaOne LONDON – Rarely prescribed asthma pills made by drugmakers such as AstraZeneca and Merck are easier to use and just as effective as conventional inhaler treatments, according to research by British scientists. In a study in the New England Journal of … Asthma Pills Work as Well as Inhaled Steroids: Study Pills better for treating asthma than inhalers Anti-Leukotrienes as Good as Standard Asthma Therapy |
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