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Childhood asthma might increase risks of shingles
Dubuque Telegraph Herald Of the 371 shingles cases, 23 percent (87 individuals) had asthma, compared with 15 percent (114 of 742) from the control group. The authors found that adults with asthma were at about a 70 percent greater risk of developing shingles, compared to those … People With Asthma Have Higher Risks Of Acquiring Shingles — Study |
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You Docs: Kids who have pets see health benefits
Dubuque Telegraph Herald Studies show that infants who live with dogs have fewer respiratory infections and less risk of developing asthma. FYI: Cats don't reduce the risk of asthma. But cats, as well as dogs, do help strengthen the immune system, reduce stress (good for … |
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You Docs: An action plan to help manage childhood asthma
Dubuque Telegraph Herald Six-year-old Amy's asthma was so bad that she couldn't climb a flight of stairs. Her doctor suggested she try swimming; 19 years later, Ms. Van Dyken won four gold medals in the Atlanta Olympics — and two more at Sydney in 2000. Kids with asthma can … |
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Duke University doctor explores asthma mystery at Clarke lecture
Dubuque Telegraph Herald Dr. Thomas Murphy explored some of the mysteries of asthma tonight, speaking at Clarke University. Why do people in more urbanized settings have higher asthma rates? Why do kids exposed to farm animals boast lower risks of developing asthma? |
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A by the numbers look at asthma
Dubuque Telegraph Herald Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways, the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs. Asthma causes the inside walls of these airways to become sore and swollen. Allergens that emerge in spring can exacerbate asthma's effects. |
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Senior adult using an inhaler
Dubuque Telegraph Herald Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways, the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs. Asthma causes the inside walls of these airways to become sore and swollen. Allergens that emerge in spring can exacerbate asthma's effects. |
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You Docs: Asthma drugs: Do the right thing
Dubuque Telegraph Herald "It" is taking your asthma drugs correctly. You don't have asthma? If you know 12 people, you can bet the ranch that one of them does. Asthma is more common than aspirin on New Year's Day; the number of hacking, wheezing people increases every year. … |
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You Docs: Ways to breathe better on hot, hazy humid days
Dubuque Telegraph Herald The three Hs — heat, haze, humidity — make it crazy-hard for many folks to breathe: the very young or old (especially those with heart or lung problems) and anyone with allergies or asthma. Get proactive. Our simple tips can help prevent trouble … |
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Ahh-choo! Odd spring aggravates allergies
Dubuque Telegraph Herald "This season has been interesting," said Dr. John Moore, a physician in the Department of Allergy & Asthma at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque. "It was not as dramatic of a start, and there has been a delayed onset. Now, the tree pollen counts are … Is your chesty cough actually asthma? House may muddy the air for asthma attacks Pollen Overload Makes Allergies Soar |
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