Review Explores Role of Psychological Aspects in Asthma Control – Lung Disease News


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Review Explores Role of Psychological Aspects in Asthma Control
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In a recent review published in the journal Asthma Research and Practice, a team of researchers explored the role of psychological factors associated to the unsuccessful fulfillment of optimal levels of asthma control. Regular treatment with inhaled …

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The American Lung Association offers asthma refreshers for children, parents … – Sidney Daily News (subscription)

The American Lung Association offers asthma refreshers for children, parents
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COLUMBUS — For the close to 7 million children living with asthma, gearing up for another school year involves much more than picking out a new pencil case and backpack. Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under the age …

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Study Shows That First-Trimester Exposure to Asthma Beta-2 Agonist Drugs … – Lung Disease News

Study Shows That First-Trimester Exposure to Asthma Beta-2 Agonist Drugs
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However, according to the researchers, pregnant women should continue using asthma medications because the risk for uncontrolled asthma may be much greater than the risk for certain birth defects. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease …

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Breo Ellipta Now Approved as Asthma Treatment for Adult Patients in Canada – Lung Disease News


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Breo Ellipta Now Approved as Asthma Treatment for Adult Patients in Canada
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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and VIBATIV® (telavancin) developer Theravance Biopharma, have just been granted Canadian approval for Breo Ellipta, a once-a-day maintenance treatment for asthma in patients who are at least 18 years old and have reversible …

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Tiotropium Therapy Shown As Safe and Effective Treatment for Adolescents with … – Lung Disease News


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Tiotropium Therapy Shown As Safe and Effective Treatment for Adolescents with
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Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by airflow obstruction that causes wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. The respiratory disorder is estimated to affect 27 million individuals in the United States.

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GSK Gets Canadian Approval for BREO ELLIPTA for Treatment of Asthma in Adults – RTT News

GSK Gets Canadian Approval for BREO ELLIPTA for Treatment of Asthma in Adults
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GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) and Theravance, Inc. (THRX) on Thursday announced the approval in Canada of BREO ELLIPTA for the once-daily maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 years and older with reversible obstructive airways disease.
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New Observations Made in Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) Patients – Lung Disease News


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New Observations Made in Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) Patients
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Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) accounts for 15 to 25% of obstructive airway diseases and patients affected with ACOS usually exhibit worse symptoms and clinical outcomes when compared to patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary …

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Apprentice star Stuart Baggs’ death caused by asthma attack – BBC News


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Apprentice star Stuart Baggs' death caused by asthma attack
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The sudden death of former Apprentice star Stuart Baggs was caused by an asthma attack, police have said. The 27-year-old's body was found after officers were called to his Isle of Man home on 30 July. Insp Iain MacMillan said: "Mr Baggs had suffered
Stuart Baggs, Apprentice star, died as result of asthmaTelegraph.co.uk
Asthma UK sends condolences to Stuart Baggs' family, shockingly revealing Mirror.co.uk
Stuart Baggs: Apprentice star died of asthmaThe Independent
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