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Cold, asthma patients rising in district
Times of India VARANASI: Call it a result of prevailing chilly conditions, the patients of cold, pneumonia and allergic asthma are on the rise in the district. The number of patients visiting the paediatric OPD of BHU Hospital of different government hospitals in the … |
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Pricey breathing aids add to winter woes
India Today "There is a substantial increase in respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, asthma and lung interstitial diseases. People are advised to carry their breathing aids and take proper medications to avoid … |
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Lower asthma risk in chubby tots who slim down: study
Reuters India (Reuters) – Overweight preschoolers who keep their extra weight as they grow have a greater asthma risk at the age of seven, but the baby fat doesn't seem to matter for children who later slim down, according to a study. … |
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Diesel exhaust, house dust worsen asthma
Times of India Scientists have found that diesel exhaust particulates (DEP) and house dust extract (HDE) causes pulmonary inflammation that aggravate asthma. Numerous exposures such as viral infections, indoor as well as outdoor allergens and ambient pollution … |
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Proper medication cures asthma attacks
Times of India Adhering to medication as per prescription can prevent one-quarter of severe asthma attacks, a new study has suggested. Moreover, an asthma attack was only significantly reduced when patients used at least 75 per cent of their prescribed dose, … Asthma Attacks Prevented With Consistent Medication Use, Research Finds Science Says Take Your Asthma Medication Follow Directions to Control Asthma Symptoms |
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Breathe easy: All about asthma
Times of India By 2025, it is expected that asthma would affect 400 million people worldwide from 300 million in 2004. The rate of asthma has increased from 4.1 to 9.7 per cent from centers in India, thanks to the adoption of western lifestyles and urbanization. … |
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Foggy weather can aggravate asthma
Times of India President, Lucknow chapter of Indian Medical Association, said that asthma aggravates to some extent during winters especially when the weather is foggy. "This mainly happens due to the particulate matter in smog which triggers asthma in individuals … |
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Less immunity in elderly
Times of India CHANDIGARH: With less immunity in the elderly and cold infections common in children, those who are asthmatic suffer with great inconvenience. Doctors advice intake of lot of fluids and high fibre diet. "There is a decrease in humidity which results in … |
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Room fresheners worsen asthma
Times of India Use of room fresheners and scented candles can cause respiratory problems and worsen asthma, allergists have warned. "This is a much bigger problem than people realize," said Stanley Fineman, MD, ACAAI president-elect. … |
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Winter woes here to plague us
Times of India Pulmonologists across the city say the air becomes too polluted post-Diwali and early-morning smog increases air pollution levels, the main cause of contracting respiratory disorders like asthma and bronchitis and allergies like dry cough and cold … |
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