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Tobacco exposure causing asthma in children often denied by caregivers
Examiner.com Most adults are aware that tobacco smoke exposure can trigger an asthma attack in a child; however, some smoke in the presence of an asthmatic child. What makes matters worse, a new study has found that when a caregiver was asked about tobacco … |
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Secondhand smoke may land asthmatic children in hospital
Boston Globe Children with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or in a car are at increased risk of ending up in the hospital within a year of their asthma diagnosis, a new study found. The researchers looked at cotinine levels in the blood and … Secondhand smoke raises odds of hospital readmission for kids with asthma Secondhand smoke exposure increases odds of hospital asthma readmission … Secondhand Smoke Exposure Doubles Risk Of Hospital Asthma Readmission … |
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Children missing 10 days due to asthma
Herald.ie Mary Hughes who worked with the Asthma Society on developing the online programme said that it is about getting teenagers information that they will access and that is relevant. "It's about providing them with a reputable source of information that is … Asthmatic teenagers are too embarrassed to use inhalers |
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Overweight children face increased risk of asthma
News-Medical.net As to the use of inhaled corticosteroids, particular attention should be paid to using the lowest sufficient dose to maintain adequate asthma control," says Ms Virpi Sidoroff, MD, who presented the results in her doctoral dissertation. Growing evidence … |
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UVA Health Recognized for Video on Caring for Children with Asth – NBC29 …
NBC 29 News Physicians say they used the video to stress their process of providing perfect care for every child dealing with asthma. The two-minute video is narrated by UVA Health System's Chief Quality Officer Tracey Hoke. She uses a poster to describe how care … |
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Many Hyderabad children falling prey to asthma
Times of India "An alarming 10% of the school-going children suffer from asthma. Many cases go unrecognized either due to parent's negligence or wrong diagnosis by the doctor," says Dr Vijai Kumar, pulmonologist, Yashoda Hospital. "Robbed of childhood, most children … |
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Dogs, children, and asthma and allergies
Boston Globe Having a dog as a pet might protect some babies from developing allergies and asthma later on. A study conducted with mice could explain why: Dust from homes with dogs includes a higher amount of beneficial bacteria. This helps establish a balanced … |
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Fat mass not linked to lung function in children with asthma
News-Medical.net They studied 21 girls (mean age 13.6 years) and 27 boys (mean age 11.9 years) with asthma who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to measure body composition, as well as spirometry. In boys, there was a significant positive correlation … |
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IMPACT Partnership Program Empowers Parents of Children with Asthma
Washington Informer One out of every 12 children in the district suffers from asthma. It is a common disease of the lungs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the district has one of the highest rates of kids with this illness. Many of the … |
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Early lung infection exacerbates asthma risk in preterm birth children
News-Medical.net A Swedish study of children admitted to hospital within the first year of life for lung infection has found that the increased risk this poses for later development of asthma is exacerbated by low gestational age. Early respiratory infection and … |
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