Cold and Flu Season Dangerous for Kids with Asthma – MyFox Detroit

Cold and Flu Season Dangerous for Kids with Asthma
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(WJBK) – Cold and flu season is here, and that could spell trouble for kids with asthma. Health experts say this is the most dangerous time of year for children with the condition because fall bring increased exposure to germs, allergens,
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Dangerous placebo medicine for asthma – ScienceBlogs (blog)


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Dangerous placebo medicine for asthma
ScienceBlogs (blog)
The current study is entitled, Active Albuterol or Placebo, Sham Acupuncture, or No Intervention in Asthma. Personally, I like this title. It's a fine title, as it tells the reader in essence what the trial design is in only a few words.
Researchers Use Placebo Effect To Study AsthmaThe Inquisitr
Study examines placebo effect in asthma casesNurse.com
Asthma Placebo "As Effective As Active Drug" Study UnveilsSouth Asia Mail

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Beware: Food allergies can be very dangerous – News Chief


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Beware: Food allergies can be very dangerous
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They are commonly found in children whose parents are allergic; that is, parents who suffer from hay fever, asthma or certain food allergies. Children with food allergies tend to be allergic to peanuts, mild, eggs, and soybeans.
Worst Cities for Spring AllergiesWebMD
Spring Fever: Worst Cities for AllergiesTestCountry.com (blog)
Spring Allergies Worse in Many Southeastern StatesThirdAge
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FDA: Drug Used to Prevent Premature Labor Dangerous for Moms-to-Be – AOL Health


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FDA: Drug Used to Prevent Premature Labor Dangerous for Moms-to-Be
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The FDA said it is safe for patients to continue using the drug to treat symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. "The FDA is warning against the drug's use in pre-term labor, not the drug's use overall," FDA spokeswoman Sandy Walsh told AOL
FDA Warns Against Use of Terbutaline to Treat Preterm LaborMedscape
FDA warns against using asthma drug terbutaline to delay premature birthsBaltimore Sun (blog)
FDA warns against certain uses of asthma drug terbutaline for preterm laborThe FINANCIAL
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