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Ciclesonide Safe, Effective for Asthma
Medscape December 9, 2011 (Cancun, Mexico) — In patients with mild to moderate persistent asthma, switching from low-dose fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (FP/SAL) to inhaled ciclesonide, 80 µg twice daily, maintained lung function and asthma control, … |
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Mouse, Cockroach Sensitivity Common in Children With Asthma
Medscape December 7, 2011 (Cancun, Mexico) — More than one third of children admitted to the hospital for bronchodilator-responsive wheezing or asthma were sensitized to cockroach or mouse allergens. Cockroach allergen sensitization was lower in children from … |
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Elementary School an Ideal Place to Screen for Asthma
Medscape November 22, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — The elementary school setting might be ideal for screening children for asthma, according to research presented in a poster session here at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2011 … |
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Managing Asthma in Seniors Needs an Integrative Approach
Medscape November 21, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Depression, self-reported and that found on a validated screening tool, is associated with poorer quality of life and worse asthma control in seniors, according to a study presented here at the American … |
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Less Asthma, Stroke, MI Seen in Wake of Smoke-Free Laws
Medscape November 21, 2011 (Washington, DC) — Regions with laws that prohibit smoking have shown significant reductions in the incidence and cost of conditions such as asthma, stroke, and heart attack since the laws took effect, according to 2 studies. … |
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Stopping LABAs Too Soon May Worsen Asthma Control
Medscape November 18, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Children who stopped taking long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) once their asthma was controlled had a 37% chance of losing that control, according to a study presented here at the American College of Allergy, … |
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Single-Parent Status Linked to Poor Asthma Control in Kids
Medscape November 17, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Children with asthma who live in single-parent homes are 50% more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 12 months for worsening asthma symptoms, compared with children who live in 2-parent homes, … |
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Statins Can Make Asthma Worse
Medscape November 14, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world and help to stave off cardiovascular disease, but results from a small study suggest that they might worsen asthma control, researchers said … |
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Asthma Exacerbations Can Last a Week or Longer
Medscape November 13, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Episodes of asthma worsening, when symptoms become more severe or frequent, commonly last for a week or more and can seriously affect a patient's quality of life, according to a study presented in a poster … |
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Postop Respiratory Complications in Obese Asthmatic Children
Medscape Obesity and asthma are commonly cited as risk factors for these events, although their joint contribution has not been well studied, said lead investigator Olubukola O. Nafiu, MD, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. … Obese, Asthmatic Kids Need Special Care Under Anesthesia ASA: Obesity Ups Peri-Op Peds Respiratory Complications |
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