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Extreme weather events may lead to more asthma hospitalization
News-Medical.net Extreme heat and heavy rainfall are related to increased risk of hospitalization for asthma in Maryland, according to a study by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers. Based on over a decade of asthma hospitalization data (115,923 … |
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Neuropsychiatric events linked to asthma medication
AAP News (subscription) Montelukast is approved to treat asthma and symptoms of allergic rhinitis and to prevent exercise-induced asthma. Warnings regarding increased risk of neuropsychiatric events were added to the product label for montelukast and other leukotriene … |
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Bariatric surgery appears to cut risks for serious asthma-related events
Medical Xpress Both obesity and asthma are serious public health problems at historically high levels in the U.S., the authors note, and many researchers have associated obesity with the development of asthma and with an increased risk for asthma exacerbations. Public Release: 13-Mar-2015 Bariatric surgery appears to cut risks for serious … |
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FDA: Asthma Drug May Increase Risk of CV, Cerebrovascular Events
Monthly Prescribing Reference The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning about a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events among patients being treated with Xolair (omalizumab; Genentech and Novartis) for asthma compared to those not treated with … Xolair (omalizumab): Drug Safety Communication – Slightly Elevated Risk of … |
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Annie's Mailbox: Asthma sufferer struggles at public events
Rockford Register Star DEAR ANNIE: I am a nonsmoker who has asthma and early heart disease. When I am at family events and outdoor concerts or entering stores and public places, I often find myself exposed to secondhand smoke from cigarettes and cigars. Even though I make … |
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Annie's Mailbox: Asthma sufferer struggles at public events
Freeport Journal-Standard DEAR ANNIE: I am a nonsmoker who has asthma and early heart disease. When I am at family events and outdoor concerts or entering stores and public places, I often find myself exposed to secondhand smoke from cigarettes and cigars. Even though I make … |
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Texas Asthma Camp for Kids happening this week at Camp Tyler | Events
KLTV Children with severe asthma are having fun while learning more about their disease during this week's Texas Asthma Camp for Kids, which began Sunday, June 23, and continues through noon Friday, June 28, 2013. Children whose asthma is severe … |
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Community events list, 6/19/12
Scranton Times-Tribune Asthma screening: Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, Carbondale Pediatric Center, asthma screening, Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., YMCA, 82 N. Main … |
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LABA Use Ups Risk of Serious Asthma Events in Children
Doctors Lounge The use of long acting ?²-adrenergic receptor agonists in children increases the risk for an excess of serious asthma-related events, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Pediatrics. MONDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) — The use of long … Kids at Increased Risk with Long-Acting Beta-Agonists |
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Stamford Hospital Hosts World Asthma Day Events
The Daily New Canaan Dr. Paul Sachs, director of pulmonary medicine and pulmonary rehabilitation, will kick off Stamford Hospital's World Asthma Day. It's easy to take a deep breath for granted, unless you suffer from asthma. … |
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