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New group-based learning approach for children with asthma
News-Medical.net Many children suffers from asthma and to deal with everyday life can be hard for children and parents. They need knowledge. "To understand the children's challenges in everyday life health professionals should ask the child and also listen to them", … |
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Airway inflammation linked with asthma-related mortality rates in older adults
News-Medical.net Higher mortality rates among older adult asthma patients compared to their younger counterparts may be due, at least in part, to an increase in airway inflammation, according to a study conducted by researchers in Canada, who note that their results … |
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Chronic asthma sufferers may have new hope for relief due to two BWH research …
News-Medical.net Chronic asthma sufferers may have new hope for relief due to two new research studies that are getting underway at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). Researchers from BWH's Asthma Research Center are exploring whether two new therapies will relieve … |
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New drug can prevent exacerbations of asthma due to common cold: Trial report
News-Medical.net By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD For the tens of thousands of asthma sufferers in the UK there is a “breakthrough” drug that reduces complications caused by the common cold, it is claimed. Severe symptoms due to cold infections are one of the chief reasons why … Synairgen's 'breakthrough' asthma drug shines in Phase II trial Earlier trial with an unlicensed drug shows good relief in Asthma complications Scientists Hail Asthma Drug That 'Prevents Life-Threatening Symptoms' |
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ACAAI to conduct 16th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program
News-Medical.net The unseasonably warm weather is making this spring season difficult for millions of Americans who suffer from asthma and allergies. To help adults and children who have symptoms find out if they are at risk, allergists will conduct the 16th annual … |
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Asthma treatment still inadequate in Australia
News-Medical.net The treatment of asthma in Australians remains inadequate, and could be improved by tailoring individuals' asthma treatment and educating patients on inhaler technique, a leading asthma expert has warned. Writing in the latest edition of Australian … |
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Early administration of corticosteroids reduces ED stay for children with asthma
News-Medical.net Children with moderate or severe asthma attacks who are treated with systemic corticosteroids during the first 75 minutes of triage in the Emergency Department (ED) were 16% less likely to be admitted to hospital. This highlights the importance of … |
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Asthma management tips for student athletes
News-Medical.net For the student athlete with asthma, spring and summer pose particular dangers. The most significant danger is the all-too-frequent lack of access to a life-saving asthma inhaler, explains Maureen George, PhD, RN, of the University of Pennsylvania … |
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Rise in child asthma deaths concerning
News-Medical.net Parents and carers of children with asthma are being urged to take the condition more seriously as new data reveals asthma-related deaths among under 15 year olds have more than doubled since 2006. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics' data … Rise in asthma death rates |
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Nurses empowered to administer oral steroids for asthma during emergency
News-Medical.net Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children requiring a visit to Emergency. Every year, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) sees more than 2500 patients with asthma. Two thirds of these asthma patients present with more than … |
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