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No Link Between Asthma Rx and Birth Defects
dailyRx Pregnant women with asthma can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to using their inhaler. A new study has shown no significant link between asthma medication use and birth defects. According to a new study, there was no link between asthma … |
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Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Linked to Slight Risk of Rare Birth Defects
WebMD By Denise Mann Treating your asthma during pregnancy most likely does not increase your baby's risk for most major birth defects, a new study shows. There was, however, a small increased risk for certain rare birth defects seen among women who took … |
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Asthma Meds Associated With Increase in Some Birth Defects?
Medscape January 16, 2012 — A recent study found a statistically significant increase in the risk for isolated esophageal atresia, isolated anorectal atresia, and omphalocele in infants whose mothers used asthma medications within the month before conception … |
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Preterm birth potential risk factor for asthma
Pediatric SuperSite Preterm birth may be a risk factor for asthma later in life, according to a study published online this week. Neera K. Goyal, MD, of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study that used electronic … |
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Late-Preterm Birth Linked to Asthma in Early Childhood
Medscape September 13, 2011 — Late-preterm birth is linked to asthma in early childhood, according to the results of a practice-based study reported online September 12 in Pediatrics. "Infants born late preterm (34–36 completed gestational weeks) are at … Persistent Asthma Diagnosis Tied to Late-Preterm Birth |
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Persistent Asthma Diagnosis Tied to Late-Preterm Birth
Doctors Lounge Late preterm birth is correlated with an increased diagnosis of persistent asthma, use of inhaled corticosteroids, and more acute respiratory visits, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in Pediatrics. MONDAY, Sept. … |
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Asthma, preterm birth and preeclampsia
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog) An extensive review of pregnancies over the course of more than three decades shows that women with poorly managed asthma are at an increased risk of having a low-birth weight baby, a premature baby and … Mom's Asthma Linked to Premature Babies: Study |
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Factors Before Birth Can Determine Child's Risk of Allergies: Study
U.S. News & World Report IgE is associated with the development of allergies and asthma; higher levels indicate increased risk. The study found that IgE levels during infancy were 28 percent lower in children whose mothers were exposed to indoor pets during pregnancy (indoor … Factors that up asthma risk in kids Prenatal exposure to pets may reduce allergy risk Prenatal exposure to pets may lower early allergy risks |
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Poor Health Linked to Very Preemie Birth Stabilizes by Adolescence
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — Children who are born at extremely low birth weights (below 2.2 pounds) are susceptible to a number of chronic health conditions, such as asthma. But, new research suggests that between 8 and 14 … |
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Child Health Stats Show Drop in Preterm Birth Rate
Internal Medicine News Digital Network Preterm births, births to teenage mothers, and injury-related deaths to teenagers in the United States have declined, but the number of children with asthma is steadily rising, according to federal data released July 6. "I am particularly encouraged by … |
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