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Bitter-tasting food may help ward off asthma attacks
Indian Express Substances that give some foods their bitter flavor also act to reverse the contraction of airway cells, paving way for treatment of airway obstructive diseases such as asthma, scientists say. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical … |
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Asthma cure discovered via leukaemia, say researchers
Indian Express A drug originally developed to treat leukaemia is effective in the prevention of asthma by targeting its causative mechanisms rather than just treating the symptoms, a new research has found. The research centres on the role played by two proteins in … New compound may prevent asthma |
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Asthma in children on rise in city: PGI study
Indian Express Prevalence of asthma is increasing in the city with a research study of PGIMER showing that asthma affects as many as 5-10 per cent of children in Chandigarh, belonging to all social classes and economic strata. Although it is relatively easy to … |
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Now, asthma inhaler that 'cuts attacks by a fifth'
Indian Express London: Scientists have developed a new drug which they say can reduce the number of asthma attacks by more than 20 per cent, even in patients with severe form of the disease. The finding offers hope to hundreds of thousands of patients who suffer from … |
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Asthma takes toll on Basin residents
Vernal Express The just-released Asthma Burden Report for 2012 shows that 9 percent of adults and 7 percent of children have asthma in Utah. Every day a statewide average of 20 people struggle with asthma attacks potentially so severe that they need treatment at a … |
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs can help in asthma treatment: study
Indian Express Asthma patients who take cholesterol-lowering drugs alongside inhaled corticosteroids are half as likely to require hospital attention, a new study has claimed. Researchers at the University of Mississippi found that statins which have anti … |
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Simple diagnostic tool for asthma,COPD remains unknown: Survey
Indian Express Spirometry, a dignostic tool for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains poorly utilised in clinical practice, with few people having … Lung Disease: Leading Health Concern in Ontario Often … Are your lungs in good shape? Free tests will determine lung function |
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Power outages aggravating asthma patients' woes
The Express Tribune Majority of equipment for treating asthma, such as nebulisers, run on electricity. |
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Exercising may cut asthma attacks risk: study
Indian Express Not only is it safe for asthmatics to exercise, but doing so could reduce their risk of asthma symptoms or attacks, a new study has revealed. Many people with asthma report avoiding exercise because they're afraid it could trigger symptoms including … People with asthma get the green light for exercise |
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Prenatal smoking tied to worse asthma in kids
The Express Tribune PHOTO: FILE NEW YORK: Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have a tougher time controlling their asthma than other kids do, a new study suggests. The findings, from a study of nearly 2500 US kids, add to evidence that prenatal smoking may … |
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