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Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic (blog) |
Is Your LAM Being Misdiagnosed as Asthma?
Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic (blog) When a young woman comes to a doctor complaining of shortness of breath, the first suspect is typically asthma. But in rare cases, the cause could be lymphangioleiomyomatosis — LAM for short. LAM is a lung disease that strikes women in their … |
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Yahoo News |
Million asthma sufferers may be misdiagnosed: UK watchdog
Yahoo News Around 4.1 million people in Britain receive treatment for asthma but studies suggest that up to 30 percent do not show clear evidence of having the illness, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said. Some may have had asthma in … One million asthma sufferers may not have the condition, warns health watchdog Over 1m people with asthma may NOT have the condition and could be taking … More than 1m people in UK may have been wrongly diagnosed with asthma |
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Express.co.uk |
More than 1m asthma sufferers may have been misdiagnosed
Express.co.uk "Accurate diagnosis of asthma has been a significant problem which means that people may be wrongly diagnosed or cases might be missed in others. Our aim with this guideline is to give clarity and set out the most clinical and cost effective ways to … |
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Daily Mail |
1m asthma cases misdiagnosed – fear
Daily Mail "This new draft guideline provides advice for primary, secondary and community care healthcare professionals on the most suitable tests for accurately diagnosing asthma and how to help people monitor and control their symptoms. We now want to hear from … |
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Naples Daily News |
Alpha-1, rare genetic disorder, often misdiagnosed as asthma
Naples Daily News The 66-year-old immigration attorney in Naples has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency — Alpha-1 for short — which is often mistaken for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. About 100,000 people in the United States have the condition. Wolff … |
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Asthma Misdiagnosed More Often Than You Would Think
CBS Local MIAMI (CBS) — Asthma is a lifelong disease that can cause wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. However, experts say not everyone diagnosed with asthma actually has it. “Patients are often misdiagnosed with asthma much more often than anyone … |
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Studies: At Least A Quarter Of Asthma Cases Misdiagnosed
CBS Local NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New research indicates a large number of asthma patients have been misdiagnosed. As CBS 2?s Dr. Max Gomez reported, recent studies show that while 25 million Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, a starling … |
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Many Patients Being Misdiagnosed With Asthma
CBS Local PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Asthma is a lifelong disease that can cause wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, but experts say not everyone diagnosed with asthma actually has it. “Patients are often misdiagnosed with asthma much more often than … |
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Nature World News |
Many People in US Misdiagnosed with Asthma, Receive Unnecessary Treatment
Nature World News "It's very logical for general practitioners to assume most breathing problems are asthma, especially in children," said Tod Olin, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. "But there are a lot of breathing problems out there, and for … Asthma patients may be misdiagnosed |
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Millions treated for asthma may be misdiagnosed
Medical Xpress "It's very logical for general practitioners to assume most breathing problems are asthma, especially in children," said Tod Olin, MD, MSCS, a pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. "But there are a lot of breathing problems out there, and … |
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