One in five children outgrow asthma – Clinical Advisor

One in five children outgrow asthma
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To better understand factors related to remission or persistence of childhood asthma, the researchers analyzed data from a 1996 survey that followed 248 Swedish children aged 7 to 8 years who had asthma. Participants were reassessed annually until age 
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Allergies To Pets Linked To Persistence of Asthma As Children Age – Medical Daily

Allergies To Pets Linked To Persistence of Asthma As Children Age
Medical Daily
Asthma and allergies are very much related, since allergic reactions can often trigger the symptoms of an asthma attack. Because of this, many kids who have a severe case of allergies or are allergic to pets may not "outgrow" asthma, a new study says.
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Use of radiographs increasing for children with asthma – Medical Xpress


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Use of radiographs increasing for children with asthma
Medical Xpress
Emergency department use of radiographs is increasing for children with asthma; and there is considerable variation between hospitals in the use of diagnostic testing for children with community-acquired pneumonia, according to two studies published 
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Radiograph Usage Increasing for Children With Asthma – Monthly Prescribing Reference

Radiograph Usage Increasing for Children With Asthma
Monthly Prescribing Reference
(HealthDay News) – Emergency department use of radiographs is increasing for children with asthma; and there is considerable variation between hospitals in the use of diagnostic testing for children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to 
Radiograph use in ED increased for asthmatic childrenHealio
Use of Chest X-rays Doubled in 15 Years for Kids With AsthmaMedscape

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