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Allergies? Why You Might Develop Asthma This Spring
Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic Allergists predict seeing a number of new asthma cases this spring. That's because of the link between allergies and asthma. Allergies are a common trigger for asthma. This past winter was unusually wet, which means a brief, intense pollen release this … How to exercise during allergy season What is that cough that never goes away? |
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Tech Times |
Have asthma? You might be prone to bone loss, says study
Tech Times Based on the research found in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's (ACAAI) scientific journal, femur bone and lumber spine density was much lower in people with asthma or AHR than those … Asthma sufferers experience more bone loss |
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IBTimes India |
Maternal Cold in Pregnancy might Make Children Prone to Asthma, Allergy
IBTimes India "We know that allergy and asthma can develop in the womb since genetics play a factor in both diseases," allergist Michael Foggs, MD, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI ) president, said in a news release. "But this study sheds … |
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UCSF News Services |
How Dogs Might Protect Kids Against Asthma: Gut Bacteria
Wall Street Journal Scientists studying why pets appear to protect kids against asthma and allergies say the answer might lie in the world of bacteria that live in the gut. A new study published Monday found that exposing mice to dust from households where dogs were … How household dogs protect against asthma and infection Research Shows How Household Dogs Protect Against Asthma and Infection Researchers Reveal the Microscopic Reasons Why Pets Protect Against Allergies |
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Back to School Time Might Mean Asthma Attacks
About – News & Issues Now that most of our children have gone back to school, viral respiratory tract infections will begin to spread. It's these viral infections that are the most common reason for asthma exacerbations. In fact, the fall and winter are the most common … |
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 msnNOW |
Vitamin D might cure your asthma, so get out in the sun
msnNOW Good news, asthma sufferers! You might be able to swap steroid inhalers for tropical vacations and vitamin D tablets. Researchers at King's College London have linked asthma with low vitamin D levels: Folks with severe symptoms had lower levels, while … Soaking up sun may help treat asthma Vitamin D 'helps beat symptoms of asthma': Supplements could soon be used as … Vitamin D could help fight asthma – The Conversation |
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 The Stir (blog) |
Latest News on Kids & Asthma Might Make You Change Your Dinner Plans
The Stir (blog) The asthma rate has doubled in the last 20 years (nine million kids suffer with it in the U.S.) and these experts believe that it may be because kids eat less natural foods these days. They also noticed a steady decline in certain vitamins and minerals … |
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Asthma victim fears that drug might be withdrawn
This is Nottingham AN asthma sufferer who says her life has been transformed by a "wonder drug" is horrified that it might no longer be available on the NHS. Sophie May spent six months battling to get injectable Xolair, after she was twice taken into intensive care. The … |
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 Daily Mail |
Study: If You've Got Asthma, Drying Laundry Inside Your Home Might Be …
The Consumerist If you've got asthma, hay fever or other allergies, you already know what less-than-ideal air conditions can do to those problems. But you might not know that you could possibly be exacerbating the issue just by doing your everyday chores. A new study … Drying Laundry Indoors Is Unhealthy Laundry dryers are bad for your health – especially if you have asthma and … Health dangers of drying clothes indoors |
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 PennLive.com |
Bronchial thermoplasty might help asthma patients breathe easier
PennLive.com The promise of change came with a new procedure called bronchial thermoplasty, which works by delivering thermal energy to the airway wall to reduce airway smooth muscle that typically is enlarged in asthma patients. The thermal energy decreases the … |
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