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Benralizumab: a unique IL-5 inhibitor for severe asthma
Dove Medical Press Abstract: The presence of eosinophilic inflammation is a characteristic feature of chronic and acute inflammation in asthma. An estimated 5%–10% of the 300 million people worldwide who suffer from asthma have a severe form. Patients with eosinophilic … |
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Study reveals new way lungs respond in asthma attacks
Medical Xpress Obstruction of the lumen of a bronchiole by mucoid exudate, goblet cell metaplasia, and epithelial basement membrane thickening in a person with asthma. Credit: Yale Rosen/Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 2.0. Scientists have discovered a new way in which the lungs … |
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Asthma is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and excess weight
Medical Xpress Among reproductive-age women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as overweight and obesity are independently linked with asthma, new preliminary research from Australia suggests. The results will be presented in a poster Saturday, April 2, … |
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If you don't have asthma, maybe it's because Mom experienced a sunny second trimester, health economist finds
Medical Xpress "Our health system spends billions and billions treating asthma, and there's lots and lots of opportunity costs," said David Slusky, assistant professor of economics. "Pain and suffering, loss of productivity and premature death—asthma has all of those.". |
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Recent asthma may be linked with abdominal aneurysm rupture
Medical Xpress Patients aged 50 and older with recent asthma activity were significantly more likely than non-asthmatics to experience abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture and sudden death, according to new research published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular … Asthma May Raise Risk for Abdominal Aneurysm Asthma Tied to Presence and Rupture of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Potentially Linked by Inflammation |
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The asthma–COPD overlap syndrome: how is it defined and what are its clinical implications?
Dove Medical Press Abstract: It is increasingly recognized that both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are heterogeneous diseases with a large inter-individual variability with respect to their clinical expression, disease progression, and … |
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Study identifies new target for severe asthma, chronic inflammatory diseases
Medical Xpress Chronic inflammation is commonly found in asthma, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and viral infections, and it's characterized by constant activation of platelets with unhealed tissue damage. Scientists who have studied the Dkk-1 protein were aware that … |
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Acetaminophen exposure before birth linked to asthma
Medical News Today Previous research has linked acetaminophen exposure in pregnancy and infancy to asthma development, but it has not been clear if this link is independent of the reason for taking the medication. For their study, Dr. Magnus and colleagues analyzed data … Prenatal exposure to paracetamol (acetaminophen) linked to asthma Babies given paracetamol are nearly a THIRD more likely to develop asthma Paracetamol could cause asthma in unborn babies |
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Back-to-school asthma attacks linked to common cold virus in children
Medical News Today Children with asthma are most likely to experience an attack at the start of the school year and after long breaks, and exacerbations appear to be linked to the common cold virus. These are the findings from research published in Proceedings of the … Study Ties School Calendar to Asthma Flare-Up… Common Colds at School a Primary Driver of Asthma Hospitalizations for Children Cold viruses at school largely to blame for asthma hospitalizations |
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Air pollution exposure during pregnancy linked with asthma risk
Medical Xpress The researchers monitored physician-diagnosed asthma cases among this group and also assessed exposure of the mother's to air pollutants during pregnancy. Each mother's postcode was used and exposure level was determined using three measures:. Air pollution increases asthma risk in babies Air pollution exposure in pregnancy ups asthma risk in babies: study Moms-to-be, cut your exposure to air pollution, it increases asthma risk in babies |
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