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The implications of smoking on asthma
Examiner.com While we would all agree that smoking could exacerbate asthma, surprisingly enough, the smoking habits of asthmatics and non-asthmatics are similar. A study performed in a few European countries in 2007 took upon the duty to establish a relationship … |
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Asthma sufferers: Primatene Mist not available in U.S. after December 31, 2011
Examiner.com Primatene Mist has been used for years to treat mild asthma sysmptoms. It's the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold in the United States, at pharmacies like Walgreen's and CVS, which have locations in Huntsville. The FDA released information … |
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Abriiz: Asthma management tool for children
Examiner.com Ideomed, a Grand Rapids-based independent corporation launched last year by Spectrum Health Innovations, announced today they have created a new product called Abriiz designed to help children manage their asthma. Abriiz is a web-based health … Local Company Creates Web-based Tool to Manage Asthma |
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Asthma flare-ups worse when increasing immunity to colds
Examiner.com Scientists found that increasing the immunity response to colds, by using such supplements as cold remedies, fortified foods, or other supplements, may cause an increase in flare-ups for asthma sufferers. These results suggest that decreasing the … Boosting cold immunity may hurt asthma Boosting immunity to fight cold causes 'asthma to flare-up' |
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Increasing asthma rates spell trouble for black children
Examiner.com Over the past decade, the number of people diagnosed with asthma in the United States has increased steadily, especially among black children who are more likely than white children to suffer from complications due to asthma and die from asthma-related … |
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Asthma: Kids get unneeded antibiotics
Examiner.com Asthma affects as many as 6 million kids in the United States annually – that's about 1 or 2 kids out of 10. Now experts say unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed during nearly 1 out of every 6 pediatric ambulatory care visits for asthma. … Kids with asthma, UTIs may be overprescribed antibiotics UCSF studies examine antibiotic prescribing patterns for children Asthma often elicits unneeded antibiotics for kids |
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Researcher's data suggest a Chlamydia pneumoniae – asthma link
Examiner.com The chronic respiratory illness, asthma, which affects hundreds of millions of people throughout the globe, may be linked to a respiratory bacterium. This is according to a report in the magazine, Drug Discovery and Development, who reported Tuesday on … |
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Atlanta air quality Code Orange alert
Examiner.com Sensitive groups include, people with lung disease, such as asthma, children and older adults. These groups should limit prolonged exertion outdoors, especially during the late or early afternoon when ozone concentrations are the highest. … Air Quality Alert: It's That Time Of Year Again, Atlanta |
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Implications for Sacramento of 2011 national asthma trends
Examiner.com The Greater Sacramento Region is a long standing national asthma hot spot. On May 3, 2011 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 2011 asthma trends in the United States. The national results have local implications … Illinois Residents with Asthma Threatened by Potential Federal Budget Cuts Asthma Rates Up Despite Smoke-Free Laws 24 Million Americans Gasping for Air |
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World Asthma Day in Michigan
Examiner.com May 3rd has been recognized at World Asthma Day. The theme of this year's event is "You can control your asthma." The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has acknowledged this day by announcing their goal to reduce asthma related hospitalizations by … World Asthma Day Continues Progress Towards Asthma Control and Reduction The importance of breathing correctly |
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