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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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Inaugural Jovante Woods Foundation walk/run to benefit asthma research
kypost.com CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Bengals legend Ickey Woods and his family are honoring the late son of the former running back by holding an event to raise money for asthma research. Jovante Woods died August 14, 2010 after suffering a severe asthma attack at … Jovante Woods Foundation holds asthma awareness 5k Asthma Awareness Group Holds 5K Race |
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Jovante Woods Foundation holds asthma awareness 5k
FOX19 The Cincinnati Museum Center hosted the Jovante Woods Foundation's inaugural 5k asthma walk-run on Saturday morning, in addition to a "Breathing Right Should Not Be a Fight" asthma screening and education fair. … Inaugural Jovante Woods Foundation walk/run to benefit asthma research |
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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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Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA-CA)
California Progress Report While we should rightly punish criminals, penalizing consumers suffering from colds, allergies and asthma is simply not the answer. There is a combination of practical solutions to help stem the tide of crystal methamphetamine in California such as … |
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Asthma Foundation Congratulates the Government
Scoop.co.nz (press release) The Asthma Foundation has welcomed the Government's commitment to a smoke free New Zealand by 2025. “This is excellent news for New Zealanders, “says the new Chief Executive of the Asthma Foundation, Angela Francis. Angela was commenting on the … |
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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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Asthma Foundation regarding yesterday's earthquake
Scoop.co.nz (press release) The Asthma Canterbury office in Cashel Street is damaged and will be closed until at least early next week. The Asthma Foundation is advising people in Canterbury with asthma that it's essential they don't forget to take their preventer medication, … |
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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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