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Study suggests new way to reduce seasonal asthma attacks in high-risk children
La Crosse Tribune Adding targeted and short-term use of the drug omalizumab to guidelines-directed treatment just before the start of school cut in half the number of autumn asthma attacks, or exacerbations, in high-risk children. The findings are part of a clinical … |
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New UW study links asthma, cardiovascular disease
La Crosse Tribune Asthma that requires daily medication is associated with a significantly higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The study was presented recently at the … |
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Todd A. Mahr: Funding needed for asthma program
La Crosse Tribune Spring is in the air — and so are asthma triggers. Did you know that asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children younger than 15? Or that it is a leading cause of school absences? More than 25 million Americans — including 14 … |
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Out of breath: OTC inhalers being pulled from shelves soon
La Crosse Tribune Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Treatments include taking steps to avoid your particular asthma triggers, using long-term control medications to prevent flare-ups and using a quick-relief inhaler to control symptoms once they … |
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Is your asthma controlled?
La Crosse Tribune Write down any symptoms you're having, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment. Note when your symptoms bother you most – for example, if your symptoms tend to get worse at certain times of the day; … |
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