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Colours, dust make a deadly combo
Times of India While health experts say allergens that aggravate respiratory problems causing allergic asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) increase during the Festival of Colours, the ongoing construction work in different parts of the city is … |
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Obesity, parental smoking cause asthma among kids: Study
Times of India KANPUR: The rise in pollution and genetic inheritance are generally perceived to be the common factors of asthma among children. But in a study conducted by the paediatrics department of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial ( GSVM) Medical College pointed … |
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Lung diseases on the rise in port neighbourhoods
Times of India CHENNAI: An increasing number of cases of respiratory disease, bronchial asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) had been reported among employees of Chennai port and those in the neignbourhood, said doctors. "A lot of cases referred to … |
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Steroids to treat asthmatic children
Times of India The study has suggested that kids experiencing an asthma attack who are treated with a short burst of oral steroids may have a transient depression of immune response. These findings have implications for asthmatic children who have flare-ups and who … |
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Kids living on farms less prone to asthma
Times of India A new study has confirmed that children living on farms are significantly less likely to develop asthma than others. The study conducted by an international team of researchers including Dr. Markus Ege and Professor Erika von Mutius of Children's … Farm-raised kids are less prone to asthma. Who gets the credit? Germs … Greater Germ Exposure Cuts Asthma Risk Farm living could arm kids against asthma |
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Asthma linked to bacterial communities
Times of India A new UCSF-led study has found that asthma may have a surprising relationship with the composition of the species of bacteria that inhabit bronchial airways. This finding could suggest new treatment or even potential cures for the common inflammatory … |
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Taking asthma awareness to the streets
Times of India Finally, he realizes that he is a victim of asthma. The play took a more educative tone and focused on the scientific method of controlling the disease. The theme also created awareness among the people to look for a change in breathing patterns, … |
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Kids of working mums likely to be ill
Times of India The research of the health of 90000 schoolchildren found that those whose mothers worked were more likely to have spent time in hospital, to have been diagnosed with asthma and to have suffered bone breaks and poisonings. Lack of supervision is thought … |
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Asthma attack kills Briton on bird watching excursion
Times of India Quoting the post mortem report, PI Mardolkar said the Briton had died due to a mild asthma attack. Collem police recovered the body and registered the case as an 'unnatural death' under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). … |
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Many with asthma, emphysema may misuse inhalers
Reuters India NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Many people with asthma or emphysema could be taking their inhaled medicines incorrectly, researchers say. … |
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