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New trial tests Botox as a treatment for asthma
European Lung Foundation A new medical trial in Australia is set to test whether Botox can be used to help people with asthma breathe more easily. Botox is a drug which is most frequently used in cosmetic surgery as it can be injected to paralyse wrinkles and facial lines. … |
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UK doctors need more training to treat asthma
European Lung Foundation Doctors in the UK do not receive enough training in treating asthma, according to a new study released on World Asthma Day. Just under two-thirds said they felt public awareness of asthma could be improved while 47% admitted their own knowledge was … Call for more GP asthma training 'Lack of asthma training is putting patients' lives at risk' Asthma deaths 'could be cut with GP training' |
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Skyepharma banking on European approval for Flutiform
Stock Market Wire The group said it was counting on European approval of asthma treatment Flutiform and launch in the second half of 2011. Revenue was up 4% to £58.1m from £55.9m, in line with management expectations. The rise was primarily due to a substantial increase … SkyePharma Moves To 2010 Pretax Profit, Sees Cash Outflows STOCKS NEWS UK-SkyePharma up on results Flutiform optimism Skyepharma turns in annual profit |
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Environmental tobacco smoke education could benefit children with asthma
European Lung Foundation Children who have a high risk of asthma exacerbations may benefit from receiving education about environmental tobacco smoke from their carers, according to new research. Half of the group received educational advice which included counselling sessions … |
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Mild asthma might not need to be treated daily
European Lung Foundation The study, published in The Lancet, aimed to assess the effectiveness of the current method of treating asthma and found that it is possible to manage symptoms without daily treatment. Asthma sufferers' use two types of inhalers: preventer inhalers, … Daily treatment for mild asthma may not be necessary, report finds Daily Inhaler Use Recommended For Children With Asthma Asthma may be over-treated in kids: Study |
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Family mealtimes could affect health of children with asthma
European Lung Foundation The quality of family interactions during mealtimes could have an impact on the health of children with asthma, according to new research. … |
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Mobile phones can help self-management of asthma
European Lung Foundation Self-care systems on mobile phones could help improve the control of asthma, according to the latest findings. The scientists analysed two groups of … |
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Children with severe asthma at risk of early loss of lung function
European Lung Foundation Severe asthma in early childhood could lead to premature loss of lung function during adolescence, according to a new study. The researchers used data from … Severe Asthma In Early Childhood May Lead To Premature Loss Of Lung Function |
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What Have We Learned From European Birth Cohort Studies?
Internal Medicine News Digital Network LONDON – Food allergy is most commonly linked to hen's eggs in Berlin, breastfeeding protects against the development of asthma, and both asthma and atopic … |
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HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) — European scientists have
identified genes that predispose children and adults to asthma.
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