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Asthma is a Common Misdiagnosis in Children
TWC News The sound of wheezing and shortness of breath from physical activity can lead to a diagnosis of Asthma. But in a number of cases, asthma might not be the cause. For Fit Kids February, Iris St. Meran has advice from doctors on what to watch out for in … |
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Asthma Misdiagnosis Sidelines Many Young Athletes
CBS Local Beth's asthma diagnosis was wrong. She really has PVFM or Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion. “What it is is the inappropriate closure of the vocal folds while you're breathing in,” says Beth's speech pathologist, Cathie Ballif of Mass Eye & Ear. The … |
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Health: Asthma Misdiagnosis Is Common
CBS Local PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One in 12 people have been diagnosed with a breathing disorder and the numbers are growing every year. But experts say many people are being misdiagnosed, and in some cases, the drugs they're prescribed are doing more … |
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Obese patients may be at increased risk for asthma misdiagnosis
News-Medical.net The prevalence of physician-diagnosed asthma is increasing partly because of a link between asthma and obesity. Several factors lead to asthma-like symptoms in obese patients, including the mechanical effect of increased body mass index on lung volumes … |
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