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Increased asthma risk linked to energy-efficient homes
BBC News Failing to heat and ventilate properties could lead to more asthma cases, according to research from the University of Exeter. Researchers said the study, which examined 700 social housing properties in Cornwall, was the first of its kind. Analysts … |
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Persistent asthma related to increased low-density granulocyte levels
Healio Researchers studied 20 patients with intermittent (n=9) or mild persistent (n=11) asthma, 20 patients with moderate persistent (MoP; n=10) or severe persistent (SP; n=10) asthma, and 20 controls with no history of allergy or asthma. All participants … |
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2 Minute Medicine |
Childhood exposure to paracetamol not directly associated with increased …
2 Minute Medicine 1. This meta-analysis could not conclusively attribute increased asthma risk to in utero or early life paracetamol exposure. 2. While initial analysis showed an association between paracetamol exposure and asthma risk, controlling for coincident upper … |
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Increased risk of asthma for the baby before conception if the father smoked
Beta Wired img_23698 Although a man, who is a smoker, quits smoking during his wife's pregnancy in order to avoid harming the health and condition of their unborn son or daughter, they may have already caused the baby confronts an increased risk of asthma. This … |
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Medical News Today |
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk of asthma attacks
Medical News Today "Vitamin D has significant immunomodulatory effects and, as such, was believed to have an effect on asthma – an immunologically mediated disease," notes study author Dr. Ronit Confino-Cohen, of the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. Vitamin D, sunlight, help asthma sufferers Sunshine Prevents Asthma Attacks: Study Asthma attacks can be controlled by Vitamins D |
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FDA warns of increased risks of asthma drug Xolair
AAP News (subscription) Patients receiving the asthma medication Xolair (omalizumab) may have a slightly higher risk of serious adverse events affecting the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, according to a review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In … FDA: Asthma Drug May Increase Risk of CV, Cerebrovascular Events |
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Fear of losing job linked to increased risk of asthma
KSBY San Luis Obispo News New research suggests the fear of losing a job is linked to an increased risk of asthma. A German study conducted during an economic downturn surveyed 7,000 adults about their perceived job security. For every 25 percent increase in fear, the risk of … |
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Medical News Today |
Prenatal phthalate exposure linked to increased risk of childhood asthma
Medical News Today Asthma is one of the most common long-term diseases in childhood, affecting around 6.8 million children in the US. According to the research team, including senior author Dr. Rachel Miller, past studies have suggested that childhood exposure to … |
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Environmental Health News |
Plastic Chemicals During Pregnancy Linked to 70% Increased Asthma Risk
TIME Children of women with higher levels of two types of phthalates—butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)—in their urine while pregnant had a 72% and 78% increase in the risk of asthma. And every single woman in the cohort had … Chemicals in Plastics Tied to Asthma Risk in Kids Could Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk? Kids exposed in the womb to plasticizers more likely to have asthma |
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Environmental Health News |
Phthalates During Pregnancy Linked To 70% Increased Asthma Risk
TIME Children of women with higher levels of two types of phthalates—butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)—in their urine while pregnant had a 72% and 78% increase in the risk of asthma. And every single woman in the cohort had … Could Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk? Kids exposed in the womb to plasticizers more likely to have asthma Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids |
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