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Common Colds During Pregnancy May Lead to Childhood Asthma
Newswise (press release) The study, published in the February issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, found a mother's infections and bacterial exposure during pregnancy affect the in utero environment, thus increasing a baby's risk of developing allergy and asthma … |
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Asthma, Wheezing Disorders More Common In Premature Babies
Medical Daily (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) Premature babies' underdeveloped lungs contribute to a higher risk of developing asthma and other wheezing disorders as children, according to a new study. One out of eight babies is born prematurely (preterm) — before … Preterm birth is associated with increased risk of asthma and wheezing disorders Premature Birth Linked to Asthma, Wheezing in Childhood Preterm Birth Linked with Asthma |
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Common Building Materials Could Cause Asthma
Buildings As asthma rates continue to rise, the Healthy Building Network (HBN) warns that new preventive strategies are needed to address this epidemic at its source. Actions include avoiding the many building materials that introduce asthma-causing chemicals … |
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Health: Asthma Misdiagnosis Is Common
CBS Local PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One in 12 people have been diagnosed with a breathing disorder and the numbers are growing every year. But experts say many people are being misdiagnosed, and in some cases, the drugs they're prescribed are doing more … |
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Asthma and Comorbidities: Common, Chronic, and Complex
Pharmacy Times Chronic comorbid conditions are common in adult asthma patients, and these patients need ongoing support and encouragement from health care providers including pharmacists. Adult asthma patients who suffer from comorbid chronic conditions tend to … |
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Study: Asthma more common, severe for overweight children
MedCity News "If parents are noticing that their overweight or obese child is having asthma-like symptoms, one thing to pay attention to, instead of just addressing the asthma, is to potentially address the child's weight," said Mary Helen Black, the study's lead … |
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Asthma more common, severe among obese kids: study
Chicago Tribune (blog) "If parents are noticing that their overweight or obese child is having asthma-like symptoms, one thing to pay attention to, instead of just addressing the asthma, is to potentially address the child's weight," said Mary Helen Black, the study's lead … |
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Asthma more common, severe among obese kids: study
Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Overweight and obese children are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, according to a new study – and when they do have the condition, it tends to be more severe than in normal weight youth. Researchers found that … Obese youth more likely to develop asthma Overweight kids at higher risk of asthma Higher asthma risk for overweight kids |
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Asthma remission common among boys
Healio The study included 248 children aged 7 to 8 years in northern Sweden identified as having asthma. Participants were re-evaluated annually until aged 19 years (205 remained). Lung function, bronchial challenge testing and skin prick tests were performed … Breathing Easier While Growing Up |
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Asthma common in older adults
Reading Eagle Asthma is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. There is shrinking of the size of and an increase in mucus production in these tubes. Symptoms of asthma, including cough, wheeze and shortness of breath, occur when the … |
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