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Fewer asthmatics die of swine flu
The Press Association People with asthma who are admitted to hospital with swine flu (H1N1) are half as likely to die as those without the condition, data suggests. Asthmatics are also around half as likely to need intensive care treatment as other swine flu victims. … People hospitalized with asthma 'less likely to die from swine flu' |
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Light drinking 'cuts asthma risk'
The Press Association Moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of asthma, research suggests. But heavy drinking makes the condition more likely, the Danish study found. Scientists compared alcohol intake with asthma risk over a period of eight years in more than … Light drinking 'cuts asthma risk' Alcohol can reduce asthma risk Low-fat yogurt intake when pregnant may lead to child asthma and hay fever (PR) |
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Yoghurt-asthma link in baby study
The Press Association Women who eat low-fat yoghurt while pregnant increase their chances of having children who develop asthma and hay fever, a study has found. Daily yoghurt consumption raised the odds of giving birth to a child who suffered from asthma by the age of … |
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Association Between Physician Competence at Licensure and the Quality of …
Archives of Internal Medicine Asthma is a serious public health problem, and suboptimal asthma management has been identified as an important cause of asthma morbidity. 1 Physicians play a pivotal role in establishing asthma control, but there is considerable variation among … |
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Association of interleukin-13 C-1112T and G + 2044A polymorphisms with asthma …
DG News SUMMARY AT A GLANCE: A meta-analysis showed that both the IL13 C-1112T and G + 2044A polymorphisms were associated with an increased risk of asthma. The C-1112T polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of asthma in Caucasian but not Asian … |
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Association of CD14 -260 (-159) C>T and asthma: a systematic review and meta …
7thSpace Interactive (press release) Asthma is a phenotypically diverse disease with genetic susceptibility. A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the CD14 gene at position -260 (also known as -159) C>T has been inconsistently associated with asthma. The aim of this study was to … |
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Leukotriene antagonists for first-line or add-on asthma therapy
American Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.com Key point: In patients with asthma, leukotriene-receptor antagonists (LTRAs) managed the disease just as successfully as inhaled glucocorticoid for first-line therapy or long-acting beta-2 agonist as add-on therapy. Finer points: Two parallel, … |
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Ontario Lung Association to launch new asthma education book to mark World …
News-Medical.net In Ontario, an astounding 1.7 million people have asthma, making it one of the most widespread chronic diseases. Nearly half of them don't have it under control and yet asthma is a disease that must be well managed because there is no cure. … |
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South Florida's air still too smoggy, says lung association report
Sun-Sentinel Soot, also called particle pollution, can increase the risk of heart disease, lung cancer and asthma attacks, according to the lung association. Smog, or ground-level ozone, can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing and coughing, … Providence Receives An “F” For Smog |
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Ontario Lung Association warns rates of COPD, Asthma will double over 30 years
Truro Daily News TORONTO – Health Minister Deb Matthews said Monday she is willing to work with the Ontario Lung Association to find ways to reduce cases of lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The association released data warning … |
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