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Catholic school board updating health policy on asthma
Windsor Star Among the highlights of the new provincial requirements, boards must identify students with health issues at registration, train staff regularly on how to identify triggers to asthma attacks, educate staff in contact with the child on how to administer … |
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Vitamin D found beneficial in treating asthma symptoms
Catholic Online Asthma, an inflammatory disease of the airways, causes the airways to constrict, Attacks of breathlessness and wheezing can prove to be fatal. Now, according to researchers in the United Kingdom, Vitamin D could help asthma patients breathe more easily. |
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Calpol, forms of paracetamol likely to develop asthma in children
Catholic Online According to a new Danish studies, babies who are given Calpol and other forms of paracetamol are more likely to develop asthma before reaching school age. Researchers say that increased exposure to the drug resulted in a greater chance of developing … Acetaminophen in infancy again tied to asthma, study suggests Acetaminophen linked to asthma in babies Babies given paracetamol more likely to get asthma: Research |
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New study could lessen asthmatics reliance on inhalers
Catholic Online The majority of adults who suffer from mild or moderate asthma typically use their inhalers twice daily, even if they are without symptoms. Now, the global treatment guidelines for asthma may change as a result of a study led by a researcher at the … |
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Cure for common cold announced by Australian drug maker
Catholic Online The compound was tested in 300 asthmatic patients infected with the cold-causing human rhinovirus. The trial proved that cold symptoms eased quickly and the duration of the infection was shortened considerably. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – The … New Drug May Cure Common Cold Drug Breakthrough for Colds Firm Claims Drug to Cure Common Cold |
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Asthma now affects one in 10 US children
Catholic Online By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) Childhood asthma is an ongoing national concern. The number of asthma cases in the US has doubled since 1980, and now affects 1 in 10 children. One of the major underlying causes is emissions from coal-fired power … Childhood Asthma On The Rise As Political Battles Threaten EPA's Air Pollution … |
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DON'T use tap water for nasal flushes, doctors warn
Catholic Online While rinsing out the sinus cavities can benefit those who suffer from colds, allergies and asthma, there's a world of difference about the type of water you should use. Not under any circumstances, they warn, should you do a nasal wash with tap water … |
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Asthma growing among Americans, despite air improvements
Catholic Online In spite of this, 25 million Americans in 2009 suffered from asthma in contrast to about 20 million in 2001. There's a growth of one percent since 2001 and 2009 where those who suffer from the condition has grown from seven percent to eight percent in … With asthma rates on the rise, here's how to manage symptoms Increased Asthma Rates Could Have Devastating Consequences for Latinos Asthma rates climb in US |
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High rate of asthma in Puerto Ricans remains perplexing medical mystery
Catholic Online By Catholic Online The high rate of asthma in Puerto Rican children remains a perplexing medical mystery for researchers. According to studies, Puerto Rican … |
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Teenagers found to have adverse reaction to Tylenol
Catholic Online LOS ANGEELS, CA (Catholic Online) – Tylenol had been previously linked to asthma, allergic nasal conditions and/or eczema in every age group, such as adult … Could Tylenol Be Causing Asthma? Researchers link Tylenol use with asthma, other allergies in teens Asthma and Tylenol: How strong is the evidence? |
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