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Antibiotics in pregnancy tied to asthma in kids
Khaleej Times The results don't prove that antibiotics caused the higher asthma risk, but they support a current theory that the body's own “friendly” bacteria have a role in whether a child develops asthma, and antibiotics can disrupt those beneficial bugs. “We … |
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Now, there's long-term control of allergic asthma
Khaleej Times “The recommended duration of immunotherapy for long-term effectiveness has been three to five years,” said Iwona Stelmach, from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), who led the study. Khaleej Times “Our research shows that … Administering immunotherapy for three years can reduce allergies, asthma in … Doctors say to expect a long allergy season |
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New way to help asthma sufferers found
Khaleej Times Researchers from the Universities of California-San Francisco (UCSF), Johns Hopkins and Duke universities demonstrate that these two triggers for asthma are tied to a specific calcium-activated chloride channel, called TMEM16A. They regulate airway … |
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Breakthrough in asthma research
Khaleej Times Researchers from the Universities of California-San Francisco (UCSF), Johns Hopkins and Duke universities demonstrate that these two triggers for asthma are tied to a specific calcium-activated chloride channel, called TMEM16A. They regulate airway … |
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Exposure to PCBs worsens asthma symptoms
Khaleej Times University of Queensland researchers examined 240 children to assess the impact PCBs are having asthma symptoms. They measured the levels of PCBs found in their blood, along with three pesticides, and also assessed prevalence of wheeze, a common … Exposure To Common Toxic Substances Could Increase Asthma Symptoms PCB Exposure Increases Asthma Risk in Children Exposure to common toxic substances may up kids' asthma symptoms |
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Breastfeeding reduces asthma among kids
Khaleej Times Researchers discovered that breastfeeding greatly reduces the risk of asthma among infants aged 2-6 years. It was also found that the longer a baby is exclusively breast-fed, the greater the protection from asthma. This gives mothers an irresistible … Breastfeeding takes the wind out of asthma risks: Study |
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Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, lower risk of asthma
Khaleej Times Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest, said Dr Mustafa Kamil Al Kaisi, Specialist Paediatric Endocrinologist, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai. |
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Al Baraha hospital celebrates World Asthma Day
Khaleej Times DUBAI — The Pediatrics Department in Al Baraha Hospital organized an open day in Al Mamzar Park in celebration of the World Asthma Day. The event included several recreational and educational events for families who have children with asthma symptoms. |
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'Asthma needs to be managed better'
Khaleej Times Doctors in the UAE are not prescribing asthma medicines as per the required guidelines, according to a senior doctor, who says the disease can only be managed and not treated. “Medicines can help in managing the condition and doctors here are … |
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You can control your asthma
Khaleej Times Various awareness programmes marked the World Asthma Day in the UAE, under the theme “You Can Control Your Asthma.” The World Asthma Day Organising Committee (WADOC) of Al Baraha Hospital, presided over by Dr Osama AttarBashi, consultant and head of … |
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