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Acetaminophen in pregnancy may boost child asthma risk, study says
The Times Herald A new study suggests that taking the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in children. But the study's lead researcher, Richard Beasley of the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, … |
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Childhood eczema linked to adult asthma
Herald Sun CHILDREN who have eczema, particularly that accompanying hay fever, are nine times more likely to develop allergic asthma in their 40s, a study reveals. The survey of about 1400 people found up to 30 per cent of allergic asthma within the population … |
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Did quake 'dust' trigger fatal asthma attack, family ask
New Zealand Herald Mickel Allfrey often waited until the last minute before asking for help when she had an asthma attack. Photo / Supplied When Deborah Allfrey returned home to find her 21-year-old daughter Mickel struggling to breathe, she knew it was an asthma attack … Tragedy for asthma victim's family Earthquake dust possible role in death Asthma kills beloved daughter |
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Disaster dust link to fatal asthma
New Zealand Herald Mickel Allfrey often waited until the last minute before asking for help when she had an asthma attack. Photo / Supplied When Deborah Allfrey returned home to find her 21-year-old daughter Mickel struggling to breathe, she knew it was an asthma attack … |
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Breakdown of Mote's red tide findings
Bradenton Herald Research showing that commonly used asthma medications can both prevent and treat the effects of Florida red tide in asthmatics. * The discovery that K. brevis also has antitoxins — at least three of them. One of these antitoxins is currently being … Red tide hurts, but could it also cure diseases? Red Tide's toxic but not all bad Mote researchers look at red tide's effect on humans |
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Hunter discovery world-first for asthma diagnosis
Newcastle Herald A HUNTER discovery being hailed as a world-first is set to revolutionise asthma diagnosis by using a simple blood test. It could eliminate the use of less precise or invasive clinical methods such as prescribing medication in response … |
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Sydney's smoking … but it's nothing to worry about
Sydney Morning Herald Asthma Foundation NSW chief executive Michele Goldman said asthma sufferers should try to stay indoors, avoid exercise and carry their medication on days like today. "If [wood smoke] is one of your triggers, people should consider working from home and … |
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Fire department to conduct training burn
Albany Herald On-line The Albany Fire Department will be conducting a training exercise at an abandoned house at 511 S. Jefferson St. “Anyone with asthma or breathing problems is encouraged to stay in their homes, or leave the area,” advised Sam Harris, an investigator with … |
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Ausssies better at managing asthma: report
Sydney Morning Herald The report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows a decline in asthma-related hospital admissions and fewer asthmatic patients needing rapid re-admissions. There were just over 50100 hospital admissions in 1997 but by 2004 this … |
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Study: Farm-raised kids less prone to asthma
Bellingham Herald Children raised on farms don't suffer from asthma as much as their city- and suburb-dwelling counterparts, according to a paper published online Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. … Children raised on farms less vulnerable to asthma Children Living on Farms Less Likely to Develop Asthma Farm living could arm kids against asthma |
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