The Durango Herald 03/15/2015 | Many options available for asthma control – The Durango Herald

The Durango Herald 03/15/2015 | Many options available for asthma control
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It may produce inflammation in the small airways that can result in airway spasm. This often leads to chest tightness, wheezing and/or cough. There are both genetic and environmental factors that influence the development and severity of asthma.

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Popular asthma medication combination could be fatal for children – Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald

Popular asthma medication combination could be fatal for children
Sydney Morning Herald
Too many asthmatic children are being prescribed a potent mix of medications that can be life-threatening, a leading paediatrician has warned. Peter van Asperen, professor of paediatric respiratory medicine at Sydney University, said GPs are …
Australian doctors overprescribing combination of asthma medications, putting Yahoo!7 News
Research shows doctors over prescribing potentially dangerous asthma ABC Online
A fatal, laissez-faire link to treating asthma in childrenThe Australian (blog)
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Only 7 percent asthma patients know how to use inhalers properly – America Herald


America Herald

Only 7 percent asthma patients know how to use inhalers properly
America Herald
A new study has shown that very few people know the proper usage of the medical devices containing lifesaving medications for asthma attacks and severe allergies. According to the researchers, only seven percent of the asthma patients know the correct …

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Andrea Jensen: supermom, asthma education advocate, employee of the year – Daily Herald


Daily Herald

Andrea Jensen: supermom, asthma education advocate, employee of the year
Daily Herald
She's an environmental health educator at the Utah County Health Department; her primary focus is asthma education. She's a coordinator of the Utah County Asthma Coalition, an “Open Airways” instructor, and the new chair of the statewide Utah Asthma …

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