Baseline characteristics of children with mild persistent asthma predict … – Medical Xpress

Baseline characteristics of children with mild persistent asthma predict
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A further analysis of a previously published National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) funded study of children with mild persistent asthma reports the relative benefits of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment varies among children with

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Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults – EurekAlert (press release)

Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults
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ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of

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Asthma Medication Linked with Arrhythmias in Children, Young Adults – Newswise (press release)

Asthma Medication Linked with Arrhythmias in Children, Young Adults
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Newswise — ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the

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Severe Asthma With Fungal Sensitization In Children: Characterization Of A New … – Newswise (press release)

Severe Asthma With Fungal Sensitization In Children: Characterization Of A New
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Methods: We prospectively analyzed serum IgE levels and fungal sensitization patterns of children failing combination asthma therapy in order to estimate the prevalence of SAFS in our population. We also compared clinical characteristics of SAFS and
Children failing asthma therapy may have severe asthma with fungal sensitizationMedical Xpress

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Prenatal Pollution Exposure Dangerous for Children with Asthma – Newswise (press release)

Prenatal Pollution Exposure Dangerous for Children with Asthma
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“In this study, we found that prenatal exposures to airborne particles and the pollutant nitrogen dioxide adversely affect pulmonary function growth among asthmatic children between 6 and 15 years of age,” said study lead author Amy Padula, PhD,

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Prenatal exposure to pollution especially dangerous for children with asthma – EurekAlert (press release)

Prenatal exposure to pollution especially dangerous for children with asthma
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"In this study, we found that prenatal exposures to airborne particles and the pollutant nitrogen dioxide adversely affect pulmonary function growth among asthmatic children between 6 and 15 years of age," said study lead author Amy Padula, PhD,

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‘Innovation’ grants to boost programs serving sick elderly, children with … – Boston.com

'Innovation' grants to boost programs serving sick elderly, children with
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By Chelsea Conaboy, Globe Staff Three Boston organizations will receive $11.6 million from the federal government to expand programs focused on keeping sick seniors out of the hospital, improving the health of children with asthma, and connecting

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Allergies, asthma risk lower among Amish than other farm-raised children: study – National Post


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Allergies, asthma risk lower among Amish than other farm-raised children: study
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Amish children raised on rural farms in northern Indiana suffer from asthma and allergies less often even than Swiss farm kids, a group known to be relatively free from allergies, according to a new study. “The rates are very, very low,” said Dr. Mark
Allergy and Asthma Rates among Amish Children Low Compared to Average PopulationGrowing Your Baby

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