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Asthmatic women risk unborn child's health
Deccan Herald Many pregnant asthmatic women, who may be remiss in using the right medication, may end up risking the health of their unborn child, a study reveals. If asthma is not correctly managed during pregnancy it can result in premature births, … Skipping asthma meds during pregnancy puts mom and baby at risk |
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Breastfeeding 'fends off asthma'
Deccan Herald Here's yet another reason why mothers should breastfeed their babies — it can fend off asthma in children up to an age of six years, says a study. An international team, led by the University of Otago, has shown that breastfeeding of infants has a … Breastfeeding fends off asthma |
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Keep asthma at bay
Deccan Herald Dr Kiran Kumar details the causes and symptoms of an asthma attack Cities such as Bangalore and New Delhi are currently experiencing winter and it is that time of the year when asthmatic patients scurry around for protection. Wheezing and allergies due … |
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15% of students asthmatic: Docs
Deccan Chronicle Around 15 per cent of school children in Hyderabad are asthmatic and it's not just the pollution, but improper usage of inhalers and dosage of medication that is aggravating the problem. Doctors insist that syrups and tablets that go directly to the … |
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Helping children cope with asthma
Deccan Chronicle Asthma is one of the most common allergic respiratory diseases that affect a large number of children in India. The classic symptoms are rapid breathing, continuous coughing or bouts of coughing in sporadic bursts. A common cold or cough can rapidly … |
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Darshan in hospital for asthma, jaundice
Deccan Chronicle Speaking to DC, Dr Shashidhar Buggi, director of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases, said the doctors who treated Darshan found that he was suffering from untreated asthma and the condition had aggravated due to the climate, stress and excessive … |
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Allergies reduce the risk of cancer
Deccan Herald Most have found that compared with the general population, people with common allergies like hay fever, asthma and eczema do have a slightly decreased risk of some cancers, though it is not clear why. In a study published online this month in the … Study Up for a Sneeze and Wheeze-Free School Year |
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Desert tea fights asthma
Deccan Chronicle The herb has a number of health benefits, but Ephedra is primarily used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases like asthma and bronchitis. Other uses include the treatment of common cold, nasal blockage, low blood pressure, depression, … |
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Asthma patients double in 10 yrs
Deccan Chronicle With asthma turning into a major global health problem and its prevalence increasing rapidly, several hospitals of Chennai have come forward to organise free screening camps for the public to spread awareness on world asthma day. … |
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Asthma: 80 pc parents unaware
Deccan Chronicle So far 13 schools have been covered and 1400 children had symptoms of asthma, but in 80 per cent of the cases, the parents were not aware that their … |
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