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Childhood asthma may increase risk of shingles
GoErie.com Of the 371 shingles cases, 23 percent (87 individuals) had asthma, compared with 15 percent (114 of 742) from the control group. The authors found that adults with asthma were at about a 70 percent greater risk of developing shingles, compared to those … |
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New procedure helps Erie woman with asthma
GoErie.com 59-year-old Sharon Daly's active lifestyle has been greatly diminished due to chronic asthma. After years of treating her condition with inhalers and medications, Daly, of Erie opted for a long-term solution. Pulmonologist Ken Chinsky, M.D., performed … |
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Dr. K: Tests determine asthma
GoErie.com Dr. K: Tests determine asthma. Ask Dr. K. Anthony Komaroff. Q) My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect? A) Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During … |
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Indian believers swallow live fish as asthma cure
GoErie.com HYDERABAD, India — Tens of thousands of asthma-sufferers mobbed a southern Indian stadium Friday to swallow live sardines smeared with a yellow herbal paste they believe will cure their breathing problems. Despite doctors' criticism, the Goud family … Fish medicine for asthma patients |
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Ask Dr. K: Asthma med low-risk factor for osteoporosis
GoErie.com Some asthma treatments can increase your risk for osteoporosis, but that risk is low, and can be reduced further by your doctor. Bone is constantly being demolished and reconstructed. Cells called osteoclasts break down bone, releasing calcium into the … Asthma medication low-risk factor for osteoporosis |
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Acid reflux drugs don't fight asthma
GoErie.com A new study has found that acid reflux medicine used to treat asthma in children isn't effective. Physicians often prescribe the acid reflux drug lansoprazole in addition to standard inhaled steroid drugs to children who have asthma. Study finds Prevacid doesn't ease asthma UVa researcher finds common asthma treatment unbeneficial |
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Dr. Gott: Patient fights Advair dose increase
GoErie.com I am aware that the latest news is that Advair is not recommended for long-term care of asthma. I've been on the medication for about 12 years and want to … |
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