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Are childhood asthma rates declining?
Bradenton Herald Childhood asthma has made headlines in recent years because of an upward trend in the number of cases. That may have changed: A government study published in the journal Pediatrics shows asthma rates may be leveling off or declining, but not for poor … |
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Childhood asthma may increase risks of shingles
Bradenton Herald Of the 371 shingles cases, 23 percent (87 individuals) had asthma, compared with 15 percent (114 of 742) from the control group. The authors found that adults with asthma were at about a 70 percent greater risk of developing shingles, compared to those … Scientists discover link between Shingles and Asthma History of Asthma May Be Linked to Shingles Risk in Adults |
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Allergic asthma sufferers should take some precautions when exercising
Bradenton Herald Every year it seems people grumble "this is the worst allergy season ever." But, the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America says it's hard to determine year-to-year the severity of allergy season. However, there are some explanations for why more … Five things you should know about spring allergies Nothing to sneeze at: Minn.'s pollen season likely to be grueling How to survive the seasonal allergy explosion |
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Boston Scientific Welcomes Positive Private Insurance Coverage Decisions for …
Bradenton Herald "These coverage policies support the CMS payment decisions announced earlier this year and further confirm bronchial thermoplasty as a promising new advancement in the treatment of severe asthma." Bronchial thermoplasty delivered by the Alair System … |
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Toxics Linked to Hormone Disruption and Asthma Found In Consumer Products …
Bradenton Herald Martha Arguello, with Physicians for Social Responsibility – Los Angeles, says: "Silent Spring used Battelle Labs in Ohio: they found 55 chemicals associated with endocrine disruption or asthma, including parabens, BPA, triclosan, and more. Hormone-disrupting chemicals in household products Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products … Study Highlights Hidden Dangers In Everyday Products |
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Home Visits for Asthma: A win for Both Patients and Payers
Bradenton Herald 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Nearly 1 in 10 children have asthma, according to government statistics, and in low-income parts of Boston, nearly 16 percent of children are affected. A program called the Community Asthma Initiative (CAI), … Children's Hospital reports progress on asthma |
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New Book About Asthma Released by Dr. Gary Epler
Bradenton Herald World-renowned Harvard Medical School pulmonary and critical care consultant Dr. Gary Epler extends his critically-acclaimed five-step method for personalized health to asthma with his new book, Asthma: You're the Boss. This book demystifies asthma and … |
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In U.S., Florida asthma hits Puerto Ricans hardest
Bradenton Herald “My asthma decides,” said Barbot, a 56-year-old Puerto Rican woman. “I never know when it is going to flare up.” For Barbot, an asthma attack means nonstop coughing, shortness of breath, severe chest pain, headache and nausea. She's unable to function. … |
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Protect Yourself From Monsters in Your Bed This Halloween
Bradenton Herald According to The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma and about 70 percent of those individuals also have allergies. The fecal matter dust mites produce is a significant cause of allergy … |
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Long-Term Study Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy of SYMBICORT® in African …
Bradenton Herald SYMBICORT is a combination asthma medication that contains both an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide) and a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) (formoterol). It is indicated for the treatment of asthma in patients 12 years of age and older not … |
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