Infant’s exposure to germs linked to lower allergy risk – CTV.ca


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Infant's exposure to germs linked to lower allergy risk
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Many have long theorized that not being exposed to enough germs can harm our body's maturing immune system, putting us at risk of allergies and asthma. The researchers say while their study doesn't prove that being exposed to bacteria directly affects
Early encounter to bacteria prevents kids from allergy risk in later lifeDaily News & Analysis
Bugs gear infants against allergiesTimes of India
For Infants, Bacteria Helps Fight AllergiesMedical Daily
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Research funding for improving healthcare – CTV.ca


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Research funding for improving healthcare
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One of those involves helping guide clinicians in caring for children with chronic and acute asthma. "This project is about developing tools, clinical pathways, which will help clinicians in rural settings, primary care settings, to better deliver
U of C health projects get federal funding boostCBC.ca
Millions for research to improve healthcare660 News
U of C awarded funding for three health-care research projectsCalgary Herald
EurekAlert (press release) –Winnipeg Free Press –Calgary Sun
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Back-to-school brings boom in asthma attacks: experts – CTV.ca

Back-to-school brings boom in asthma attacks: experts
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Her son, 13-year-old Toussaint, was "born wheezy," and his asthma has only grown worse with time, the Ottawa poet and mother said. Now, of course, the teen's teachers and classmates are used to his perpetually runny nose, his stash of tissues and his
Surviving the back-to-school asthma and allergy challengeLincoln Journal Star
Back-to-school brings boom in asthma attacks, hospital visits, experts saymysask.com (press release)

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Mould, smoke, vermin, lack of breastfeeding plague Montreal kids – CTV.ca

Mould, smoke, vermin, lack of breastfeeding plague Montreal kids
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One in four children in Montreal suffers either asthma, infection, wintertime allergies or other conditions which restrict or harm the breathing process, according to a study released Thursday. The study looked at 8000 families living on Montreal
The connection between mold and asthma in kidsCJAD
1/4 Montreal kids has respiratory disease: reportGlobal Toronto
1 in 4 Montreal kids has lung illnessMontreal Gazette

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Asthma pills as good as inhalers, study finds – CTV.ca


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Asthma pills as good as inhalers, study finds
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Little-used asthma pills are just as effective as conventional inhalers, and patients are more likely to use them regularly, new research finds. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, British researchers tested the real-world
Asthma pills may work just as well as inhalers in the real worldLos Angeles Times
Asthma pills as good as inhaler: studyReuters
Study: Pills as Effective as Inhalers for AsthmaWebMD
RedOrbit –NHS Choices –BBC News
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Rates of COPD, asthma expected to rise: report – CTV.ca


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Rates of COPD, asthma expected to rise: report
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TORONTO — Health Minister Deb Matthews said Monday she is willing to work with the Ontario Lung Association to find ways to reduce cases of lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The association released data warning
Prevention Measures for Lung Diseases on high Priority for Ontario Lung French Tribune
Ontario Lung Association Joins Forces with Health Advocates to Tackle Lung DiseaseDigitalJournal.com (press release)

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Asthma rates will double over 30 years, says group – CTV.ca

Asthma rates will double over 30 years, says group
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TORONTO — Health Minister Deb Matthews said Monday she is willing to work with the Ontario Lung Association to find ways to reduce cases of lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The association released data warning
Ontario Lung Association Joins Forces with Health Advocates to Tackle Lung DiseaseDigitalJournal.com (press release)

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