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Hypoallergenic dog? There's no such thing, report suggests
msnbc.com The researchers didn't measure allergies in the pet owners, but they say the allergen levels they found in homes with "hypoallergenic" dogs were high enough to trigger allergic reactions and asthma. Simon Brodie of Lifestyle Pets, a controversial U.S … |
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Dogs can help prevent childhood asthma
msnbc.com By Discovery Channel staffThe microbes living on your pet dog may help to strengthen your immune system and prevent childhood asthma, according to a new … Why Having a Dog Helps Keep Kids Asthma-Free Dust in homes with dogs may lower risk of asthma-linked infection Dogs Help Keep Children Asthma Free |
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9 percent of adults say asthma is work related
msnbc.com By MyHealthNewsDaily staff Workplace environments continue to be blamed for causing or worsening cases of asthma, according to the latest survey of US workers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 9 percent of adults who have asthma … Work-Related Asthma a Significant Problem: CDC |
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Asthma rates at record high, CDC says
msnbc.com Asthma rates in the United States increased over the past decade to their highest level ever, according to a new government report. The portion of people in the US with asthma rose from 7.3 percent in 2001 to 8.4 percent in 2010, according to the … |
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New allergy pill may tame ragweed symptoms
msnbc.com The Phase III study involved 565 patients 18 to 50 years old prone to ragweed-induced allergies, with or without asthma. Patients took Merck's once-daily tablet for 52 weeks, at one of two available doses, or took placebos. The active ingredient of the … |
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Recommended: Shadid's death highlights dangers of asthma
msnbc.com 16, 2012, apparently of an asthma attack, while on assignment for the New York Times in Syria, the paper said. He was 43. By Linda Carroll Journalist Anthony Shadid's sudden death has many wondering how an apparently healthy 43-year-old man could be … New York Times reporter Anthony Shadid dies in Syria after asthma attack New York Times Correspondent Shadid Dies in Syria The man who brought the Arab Spring home |
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Many keep smoking after cancer diagnosis
msnbc.com By Diane Mapes It took asthma, COPD, emphysema and finally, lung cancer to get Toni Manes, a retired cosmetologist, to try to quit smoking. Unfortunately, the 58-year-old was so hooked, she couldn't kick the habit even after part of her left lung was … |
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Acetaminophen linked to asthma in new report
msnbc.com Acetaminophen may worsen asthma symptoms in both adults and children, a provocative new report suggests. The report, which was published in the journal Pediatrics on Monday, reviewed recent studies on the medication, which is also … |
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Air fresheners can trigger allergies, asthma
msnbc.com People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid air fresheners and other chemicals used to spread fragrant scents through their homes, and their doctors should be aware of the hazards. Got a cold or the flu and feeling feverish? … Study: Cholesterol Drugs May Worsen Asthma Alcohol, Asthma and Allergies Don't Mix Children with asthma in single parent households fare worse |
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Hospital safety practices may not be as effective as hoped
msnbc.com Earlier this month, for instance, another study found that hospitals scoring high for their treatment of children with asthma aren't better at preventing those kids from ending up in the emergency room with asthma attacks. The latest results, published … |
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