Air fresheners and scented candles could cause cancerous DNA mutations and asthma – Daily Mail


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Air fresheners and scented candles could cause cancerous DNA mutations and asthma
Daily Mail
A 2007 study also found that using air fresheners as little as once a week can raise the risk of asthma in adults. The same report found that the risk of developing asthma was up to 50 per cent higher in people who had been exposed to air-freshener sprays.

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Fireworks could cause problems for asthma suffers – WNYT


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Fireworks could cause problems for asthma suffers
WNYT
Experts at “National Jewish Health” warn that fireworks shows can produce enough second hand smoke to cause breathing problems in people with asthma. They suggest people at risk for an asthma attack not get too close to a large amount of fireworks …
Smoke from fireworks can cause trouble for those with asthmaWNDU-TV

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Rapid ragweed spread in Europe can cause severe allergies and asthma attacks – NYC Today

Rapid ragweed spread in Europe can cause severe allergies and asthma attacks
NYC Today
In a recent warning, experts have drawn attention to the rapid spread of ragweed across Europe. According to experts, the pollen of ragweed can cause severe allergic reactions and trigger asthma attacks among people. Though ragweed is native to North …

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Asthma and Allergies in Children Can Cause a Miserable Reaction – Guardian Liberty Voice


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Asthma and Allergies in Children Can Cause a Miserable Reaction
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Asthma is a respiratory condition that is marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, and causes difficulty breathing in children and adults. The condition is brought on by tightened airways that swell up and prevent air from distributing properly

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Scientists Have Found The Cause Of Asthma—And Possibly The Cure – Womans Day (blog)


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Scientists Have Found The Cause Of Asthma—And Possibly The Cure
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Drop your inhaler—you may not need it anymore. Scientists at Cardiff University in Wales say they have found the root cause of asthma. The discovery could lead to a new treatment for the condition within the next five years. Using mice and human
British researchers discover potential cause of asthma and new treatmentNew York Daily News
Fresh understanding of what causes asthma opens door for new treatmentGizmag
Asthma Drug That Can Prevent Patients From Ever Having An Attack Could Be Medical Daily
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Expert warns dust mites and germs living in beds cause asthma, hayfever and flu – Daily Mail


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Expert warns dust mites and germs living in beds cause asthma, hayfever and flu
Daily Mail
This can cause eczema and hay fever, and estimates suggest dust mites may be a factor in up to 80 per cent of people with asthma. Dr Ackerley, added: 'They can cause rhinitis, a cough, dry eyes. They can disturb sleep. People with other allergies can

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Calcium Sensing Receptor: Asthma’s Potential Root Cause And A Novel Treatment – Science 2.0

Calcium Sensing Receptor: Asthma's Potential Root Cause And A Novel Treatment
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Researchers have described the role of the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) in causing asthma, a disease which affects 300 million people worldwide, by using mouse models of asthma and human airway tissue from asthmatic and non-asthmatic people.
New asthma therapy? Approved drugs show promiseFuturity: Research News
New Study Claims Asthma Could Be Cured In Five YearsRTT News
Possible cause for some cases of asthma discoveredInsidermedicine

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