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UCLA study: Asthma harms more than just the lungs, may be more harmful than … – News-Medical.net


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UCLA study: Asthma harms more than just the lungs, may be more harmful than …
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Asthma may be more harmful than was previously thought, according to UCLA researchers who found that genetic damage is present in circulating, or peripheral, blood. Doctors previously thought that the genetic damage it caused was limited to the lungs.
Asthma could affect entire body, not just lungsZee News
New study finds asthma more harmful than previously thoughtExaminer.com

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Perceived harmful odor increased airway inflammation in patients with asthma – Healio


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Perceived harmful odor increased airway inflammation in patients with asthma
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Jaén and Pamela Dalton, PhD, a cognitive psychologist at Monell, studied 17 patients with asthma. Eleven were classified as having mild asthma (FEV1 greater than 80%), and six had severe asthma (FEV1 lower than 60%). All patients were exposed to 15 …
Asthma: What You Think You Smell MattersFars News Agency

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Asthma: just believing an odor is harmful ‘could trigger airway inflammation’ – Medical News Today


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Asthma: just believing an odor is harmful 'could trigger airway inflammation'
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For many individuals with asthma, exposure to some odors – such as perfume – can increase inflammation of the airways. But according to a new study by researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, PA, just believing an odor will …
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Asthmatic? Stop worrying about smellsTheHealthSite
Worrying about smells can make asthma worseBusiness Standard

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With Asthma, Thinking They Might Smell Something Harmful Causes Inflammation – Science 2.0

With Asthma, Thinking They Might Smell Something Harmful Causes Inflammation
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A new paper finds that asthmatics who believe that an odor is potentially have increased airway inflammation for at least 24 hours following exposure, which highlights the role that expectations and psychology can play in health-related outcomes …

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Vitamin C Reduces Effects of Harmful Air Pollution on Lungs – TravelersToday


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Vitamin C Reduces Effects of Harmful Air Pollution on Lungs
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A healthy dose of vitamin C may be able to fight off the effects of air pollution, according to a new study. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables seems to be good for the lungs. Researched found hospital patients who suffered from asthma or chronic …
Vitamin C can cut harmful effects of air pollutionThe Hindu
Vitamin C reduces air pollution harmful effects on lungsPress TV

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Vitamin C can cut harmful effects of air pollution – The Hindu


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Vitamin C can cut harmful effects of air pollution
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Researchers looked at London hospital patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and found that those with low levels of vitamin C had an increased risk of breathing problems on days when outdoor air pollution levels were high.
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