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Controlling Your Asthma: You Have More Options Than Ever
Everyday Health (blog) There's no doubt about it: Asthma is a serious problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24 million Americans — more than 6 million of them under age 18 — have asthma. And it's also a lot more common today than it was 30 … |
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5 Common Myths About Asthma
Everyday Health (blog) Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the United States. Yet despite the chronic lung disease's prevalence, myths persist about the condition and its treatment. Here are five common misconceptions about asthma – and the facts you need to know. |
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Those With Asthma Likely Also Have Allergies
Everyday Health With spring allergy season on the way, those who have asthma may want to watch out. According to a study in the April issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 75 percent of adults ages 20 to 40 with asthma have at least one allergy, and 65 … |
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Allergies and Asthma More Common Closer to the Equator
Everyday Health A study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology found that people living closest to the equator are at increased risk of developing allergies and asthma, possibly due to the effect of UV-B rays on the body's production of vitamin D. |
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Hormone May Play a Role in Asthma-Obesity Link
Everyday Health The researchers observed that some patients who are anorexic or obese also have asthma, which makes sense because both abnormally low or high body weight and fat mass can result in narrowing of the airways and diminished lung function. |
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5 Signs Exercise Is Causing Your Asthma
Everyday Health "Asthma and shortness of breath create respiratory distress with all of its manifestations, including anxiety, and elicit the same physical and emotional responses as asthma induced by any other 'trigger,'" says Constantine Saadeh, MD, director of … |
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Asthma: The Most Prevalent Condition Among Olympic Athletes
Everyday Health FRIDAY, August 3, 2012 — Got asthma? You may have more in common with Olympic athletes than you think. Roughly 8 percent of Olympians have asthma, according to researchers at the University of Western Australia in Perth, making it the most common … Olympic athletes enduring most common chronic condition |
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Bad News for Baby Boomers With Asthma
Everyday Health By Jaimie Dalessio, Senior Editor FRIDAY, June 1, 2012 — As the number of candles on baby boomers' birthday cakes climbs, so does the number of older adults in the country with asthma. The current count, 3.1 million asthmatics 65 and older, … America's Epidemics Associated with Poor Asthma Control |
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What Not to Do With Your Asthma Inhaler
Everyday Health It's no surprise asthma inhalers are critical for managing asthma. What might surprise you is just how many people use them incorrectly. By Wyatt Myers Asthma inhalers are an important part of most successful asthma treatment programs. |
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Asthma Inhalers and Other Hidden Pet Poisons
Everyday Health If your pet gets its paws on your trusty asthma inhaler, the overdose of medication can lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction. By Jaimie Dalessio, Senior Editor TUESDAY, March 20, 2012 — Pets can be nosy. They peek into pockets and purses, … petMD Warns Pet Owners to Watch Out for Pet Poisons in Your Purse |
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