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AAAAI: Combined OCPs Not Tied to Respiratory Issues
Doctors Lounge The investigators found that the use of progestin-estrogen OCPs was not associated with lower respiratory tract infections, wheezing, or asthma among offspring. However, progestin-only pill use in the year prior to pregnancy had a slight positive … Moms' Use of 'the Pill' Won't Raise Kids' Asthma Risk: Study |
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Xolair for Seasonal Asthma
About – News & Issues There is good news and bad news about Xolair (omalizumab), a newer asthma treat for kids. The good news is that a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine, Randomized Trial of Omalizumab … Adult Asthma Drug Nearly Eliminates Seasonal Attacks in Kids Xolair helps reduce seasonal asthma attacks in children–study Xolair Reduces Seasonal Asthma Attacks for Inner City Kids: Study |
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About – News & Issues There is good news and bad news about Xolair (omalizumab), a newer asthma treat for kids. The good news is that a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine, Randomized Trial of Omalizumab (Anti-IgE) for Asthma in Inner-City Children, … Adult Asthma Drug Nearly Eliminates Seasonal Attacks in Kids Xolair helps reduce seasonal asthma attacks in children–study Xolair Helps Alleviate Kids' Seasonal Asthma Flares |
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Primatene Mist Availability
About – News & Issues Primatene Mist, an over-the-counter medication that is sometimes use to treat mild asthma symptoms, will no longer be available beginning in 2012. As supplies of Primatene Mist run out, … FDA: Over-the-Counter Asthma Inhaler Will Not Be Sold After Dec. 31 Health Highlights: March 17, 2011 FDA to Pull Only OTC Epinephrine Asthma Inhaler at Year-End |
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Neti Pots & Your Asthma
About – News & Issues A study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology found that neti-pot use may actually increase your risk of infection. Stopping neti-pot use was associated with a 62% decrease in sinus infections. The authors pointed out that … |
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Asthma and Allergy Key Issues at International Home and Housewares Show
PR Web (press release) Michael Breshgold, the USA Sales Manager for the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program, will be attending the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago from March 6-8. Michael Breshgold, the USA Sales Manager for the asthma … |
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New Study To Examine Roach Control & Asthma
About – News & Issues The US Department of Housing and Urban Development are funding a study to examine if roach control can lead to better control of asthma. Pest control studies in the past have cost between $750- $1000, … |
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Asthma And Your Ability To Get Health Insurance
About – News & Issues Has asthma affected your ability to get health insurance or cause you to pay higher rates? I did not realize that many health insurance agents actually only represent a single carrier rather than looking for the … |
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FDA issues severe warning on pregnancy drug
KVOA Tucson News The drug is FDA-approved to prevent and treat symptoms associated with asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, and was being used for off-label obstetric purposes, including treating preterm labor. There is no evidence that using Terbutaline improves infant … Premature Labor Drug Terbutaline a Danger to Pregnant Women FDA Drug Safety Communication: New warnings against use of terbutaline to … FDA Warns Against Use of Terbutaline to Treat Preterm Labor |
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FDA Issues Warning on Asthma Drug in Preterm Labor
MedPage Today Terbutaline is approved to prevent and treat bronchospasm associated with asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema, but is sometimes used off-label for treating preterm labor and uterine hyperstimulation. Terbutaline also has been used off-label over longer … FDA Warns Against Certain Uses of Asthma Drug Terbutaline for Preterm Labor FDA Drug Safety Communication: New warnings against use of terbutaline to … |
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