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UA Asthma study helping kids breathe easier
KVOA Tucson News Incredibly one out of 10 kids in Arizona suffers from some form of Asthma. According to Lynn Gerald, Professor for the College of Public Health at the UA and her team of researchers, that's why the SAMS (Supervised Medicine in Schools) is so important. |
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Camp gives kids with asthma place to learn, play
Temple Daily Telegram YOUNGSPORT — If there were ever any doubts about children with asthma being able to fully participate in typical summer activities, Camp Wheeze Away puts those misgivings to rest. Last week, Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children was filled with … |
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Obesity During Pregnancy Linked to Raised Asthma Risk in Kids
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Women who are obese during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with asthma than normal-weight mothers, a new review suggests. "We found that, compared with children born from mothers of … |
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Obesity During Pregnancy and Asthma Risk in Kids
WebMD "We found that, compared with children born from mothers of normal weight, those whose mothers were overweight or obese during pregnancy had up to 20 to 30 percent higher odds of asthma," said lead researcher Dr. Erick Forno, an assistant professor of … |
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Obesity, Weight Gain in Pregnancy May Up Asthma Risk in Kids
Medscape Obesity and increased weight gain during pregnancy could increase the risk for childhood asthma or wheeze in offspring, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. |
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Some Asthma Medications Restrict Kids' Growth (STUDY)
Huffington Post Researchers examined information from 25 studies involving more than 8,000 children with frequent asthma symptoms who either took daily doses of medications known as inhaled corticosteroids, or who took nonsteroidal medications or a placebo. Some Asthma Medications may Stunt Growth in Children |
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Asthma Treatments Make Kids Shorter but Don't Get Breathless Over It
Care2.com It's estimated that about 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, with rates rising in so-called developed nations. Drugs called corticosteroids, taken through an asthma reliever inhaler, are prescribed as a first line of treatment because … Some Asthma Medications Restrict Kids' Growth Corticosteroid Asthma Inhalers May Suppress Growth in Children Asthma Medication May Suppress Children's Growth |
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Some Asthma Medications Restrict Kids' Growth
Yahoo News Researchers examined information from 25 studies involving more than 8,000 children with frequent asthma symptoms who either took daily doses of medications known as inhaled corticosteroids, or who took nonsteroidal medications or a placebo. |
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Asthma Camp For Kids In North Haven
FOX CT One of the leading causes for emergency room visits and school absences for adolescents is asthma. A Quinnipiac University physician assistant student is hoping to change that trend. Nicole Cottle, a respiratory therapist by trade, says that an asthma … |
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Some Asthma Medications May Slow Growth in Kids
dailyRx (dailyRx News) Inhaled corticosteroids are an effective medication to bring down the airway swelling caused by asthma in children. Two new studies suggest that while these medicines may help children breathe, they also may have a negative effect. |
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