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Common asthma meds may raise sleep apnea risk
KFDA 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Medicines commonly used to control asthma may increase the risk of a potentially serious sleep problem in some people, a small, early study suggests. "Inhaled corticosteroids may predispose to sleep apnea in some asthma … |
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Nebulizers may not deliver full drug dose to kids with asthma
KFDA FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Nebulizers — devices that transform liquid asthma medications into an easy-to-inhale mist — aren't providing people with asthma a full dose of medication, according to a small new study. Researchers found that … |
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Rapid asthma treatment in ER may prevent admission
KFDA FRIDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) — Rapid treatment with asthma medications seems to help reduce hospitalizations among children with asthma, a new study finds. Canadian researchers analyzed data from 406 children and found that those with moderate or … |
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Tylenol and asthma concerns
KFDA By Kelly Marose – email Amarillo, TX – If you have kids with asthma, a popular over-the-counter drug could be making it worse. Researchers are linking acetaminophen to more asthma problems. "There are a lot of unanswered questions," Amarillo … |
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Popular asthma inhaler recalled and banned in the US
KFDA By Eric Ross – email AMARILLO, Texas—An over the counter inhaler for asthma sufferers has just been pulled from store shelves. Primatene Mist has been in stores for decades but as the New Year kicks into gear, people relying on the medication will … Primatene Mist asthma inhaler now phased out |
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New Mexico wildfires cause bad air quality
KFDA Doctors say poor air quality associated with smoke is especially harmful to people with asthma, emphysema and cardiovascular disease. The Environmental Department advises the public not to use swamp coolers if smoke levels are high. … COCHISE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT |
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