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Conditions: Asthma; Aged
Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Magnesium; Behavioral: Education for asthma action plan; Behavioral: hot-lines for acute exacerbation of asthma; Behavioral: Inhaler technique training
Sponsors: Seoul National University Hospital; Sang-Heon Cho; Korean Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Active, not recruiting – verified April 2013
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
iVillage Entertainment In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers found that Hispanics with limited English ability had poor self-management of their condition and a lower quality of life than those with a good understanding of English. Compared … |
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Sept.6 (HealthDay News) — Older people with asthma in the United States have a tougher time controlling the condition if they have poor English skills, a new study finds. In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers … Where There's an Allergy, There's a Bully |
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
Doctors Lounge In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers found that Hispanics with limited English ability had poor self-management of their condition and a lower quality of life than those with a good understanding of English. Compared … Where There's an Allergy, There's a Bully |
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'Innovation' grants to boost programs serving sick elderly, children with …
Boston.com By Chelsea Conaboy, Globe Staff Three Boston organizations will receive $11.6 million from the federal government to expand programs focused on keeping sick seniors out of the hospital, improving the health of children with asthma, and connecting … |
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Less immunity in elderly
Times of India CHANDIGARH: With less immunity in the elderly and cold infections common in children, those who are asthmatic suffer with great inconvenience. Doctors advice intake of lot of fluids and high fibre diet. "There is a decrease in humidity which results in … |
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Asthma warning for elderly
Daily Examiner SOME 411 Australians died of asthma in 2009 – 131 males and 280 females and though this figure marked a decrease of 32 deaths compared with 2008 levels, sufferers are reminded to take their condition seriously this winter. National Asthma Council … |
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Health alert for elderly and asthma sufferers as smog hangs over Leicester
Leicester Mercury Experts said the elderly and asthma sufferers should avoid outdoor exercise this afternoon. Cher Piddock, Asthma UK Adviceline nurse, said: "We also recommend that people always carry their inhaler, and keep windows shut whenever possible. … Breathing fear as city sees high smog level Smog alert for bank holiday weekend SMOG WARNING 'TO LAST INTO NEXT WEEK' |
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For elderly, infants however indoors safe
Times of India NEW DELHI: Inhalers are proving inadequate for many asthma patients this winter with minimum temperature dipping below four degrees celsius. … |
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NHS Hertfordshire encourages elderly patients to get flu jab
Borehanwood Times … Sharma » A HEALTH trust is encouraging elderly patients to get the flu jab to prevent long-term conditions including heart disease, diabetes and asthma. … Thousands in Coventry and Warwickshire at risk after refusing flu jab |
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