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Plumbers and spray painters high-risk occupations for asthma
HealthCanal.com Despite known risks and recommendations for protective equipment, many people are still at risk of getting asthma after exposure to substances at work. This is the finding of an international study of 13,000 people carried out at Sahlgrenska Academy … |
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'Reversing' the symptoms of asthma
HealthCanal.com When they come into contact with the common cold virus and dust mites, the two main asthma triggers, they work together to produce a series of events that cause an attack. The research shows that the UNSW-developed compound is able to activate a … |
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First Australian trial of pregnancy asthma service
HealthCanal.com Font size: Decrease font Enlarge font. University of Adelaide researchers will establish Australia's first dedicated asthma service for pregnant women in a trial of what they hope will reduce the adverse effects of asthma on the growth and survival of … Asthma support trial for pregnant women |
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Highlighting the importance of self-managing asthma
HealthCanal.com 'Self-management and structured care of asthma are key to improving the quality of life of people living with the lifelong condition', that's what delegates heard at a conference hosted yesterday (07 November) by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in … |
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Severe allergic asthma linked to gene variation
HealthCanal.com By Quinn Phillips -(Edmonton) A new study from the University of Alberta shows that your genes could be the reason your allergic asthma or hay fever is so severe. Lisa Cameron, GlaxoSmithKline-CIHR Rx&D Chair in Airway Inflammation in the Faculty of … |
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New research shows that GPs need to recognise occupational asthma
HealthCanal.com A new report published today in the scientific journal, Occupational Medicine, finds that many people who develop work related asthma are not correctly diagnosed by GPs. Work related factors cause one in ten cases of asthma in adults but an audit of … |
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Rewiring DNA circuitry could help treat asthma
HealthCanal.com Reprogramming asthma-promoting immune cells in mice diminishes airway damage and inflammation, and could potentially lead to new treatments for people with asthma, researchers have found. Dr Rhys Allan from the institute's Molecular Immunology … |
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No Link Found Between Asthma Drugs, Suicide Attempts
HealthCanal.com Treating asthma with leukotriene-modifying agents does not pose an increased risk of suicide in children, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. UIC professor Glen Schumock began studying the link … |
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Obesity, Exposure to Pollutants Affect Asthma Control
HealthCanal.com CINCINNATI—Older adults who are obese or exposed to traffic pollutants are more likely to have poorly controlled asthma, according to University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers. Data from a study led by allergist Tolly Epstein, MD, assistant professor … |
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Asthma Medications Could Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat in Kids
HealthCanal.com Medications commonly used to control asthma flare-ups are linked to an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias in young asthma patients, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. Asthma Meds Linked to Heart Arrhythmias in Young People Asthma medication may up arrhythmias risk in kids Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults |
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