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Many parents lack info about kids' asthma meds
Health24 A survey of parents of 740 children with probable persistent asthma found just 49 percent knew what kind of medication their child was prescribed and how often to use it. Following recommended guidelines is key to controlling asthma symptoms, experts say. |
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Health department offers info on winter and asthma
West of the I Respiratory viruses can be a trigger for someone with asthma. If a person with asthma gets the flu they are at an increased risk for a severe asthma attack and serious complications. Also, children with asthma are experiencing more severe symptoms from … Flu epidemic hits U.S. early this year 'Severe' flu season could grip US, CDC doc warns Onondaga County reports season's first flu death |
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YouTube a 'Poor Source' of Asthma Info for Teens
Medscape ATLANTA — Popular YouTube videos, the bane of many parents' existence, are now officially considered a poor source of asthma information, according to research here at American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2014. The problem is … Household 'air pollution' from hair spray and fragrances linked to lung problems |
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New website offers asthma info, help
NorthFulton.com "Flu is such a big problem because influenza attacks the lining of the air passages, the same place as asthma," Graham said. "In pediatrics, the majority of deaths were normal children who had asthma. It shows how serious it can be with someone with … |
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Advanced carpet technology could reduce MENA's $2.5bn asthma bill
AME Info (press release) A revolutionary carpet that ensures cleaner air in hospitals and offices could provide relief for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's asthma sufferers, which may help to lower healthcare costs and benefit the wider economy by reducing … |
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Number of Kuwaitis with Asthma continues to soar above global prevalence
AME Info Kuwait doctors are warning of a continual rise in the number of patients suffering from asthma, a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, estimating that … |
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Up to 6% of Lebanon's population has Asthma
AME Info According to recent studies in Lebanon, current levels of asthma control in the country fall far short of goals specified in international guidelines for asthma management, with allergic diseases exhibiting high prevalence and catching up with rates of … |
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Study breathes new optimism into Sharjah Baby Friendly Emirate Campaign
AME Info Researchers discovered that breastfeeding greatly reduces the risk of asthma among infants aged 2-6 years. In more positive news, it was found that the longer a baby is exclusively breastfed, the greater the protection from asthma. This gives mothers … |
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Ministry of Health and private sector team up to tackle asthma
AME Info Al Baraha Hospital hosted an Open Day for the public with free sessions on how to manage asthma, in an effort to better support the 13-15% of UAE residents who suffer from the chronic condition. According to studies conducted in the UAE , one in eight … You can control your asthma |
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First asthma prevalence study results announced
AME Info A new study on the rate of asthma prevalence has found that one in eight adults across the UAE suffers from this chronic respiratory condition. The study was overseen by the Emirates Respiratory Society, conducted by leading investigators from the UAE … First Ever Asthma Prevalence Study Results Announced |
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