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Acute asthma ICU admissions often occur in low-, medium-volume hospitals
Healio Researchers have discovered a relationship between hospital volume and lengths of stay in an intensive care unit for children with acute asthma, according to recently published data. “The prevalence of asthma in children has increased in recent years … |
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction Often Mistaken for Asthma in Athletes
Lincoln Journal Star Some athletes may have both asthma and VCD. People with VCD may have extreme episodes of breathing difficulty in only isolated situations, such as competitive sports or exercise, whereas athletes with exercise-induced asthma will usually exhibit … |
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5 signs, symptoms of asthma that often go unnoticed
Florida Today Weather changes cause asthma symptoms to worsen. It seems odd but if your child's coughing and wheezing get worse because of rain, wind, extreme temperatures or any other weather changes, they may be suffering from asthma. M. Maitland DeLand, M.D. … |
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Tobacco exposure causing asthma in children often denied by caregivers
Examiner.com Most adults are aware that tobacco smoke exposure can trigger an asthma attack in a child; however, some smoke in the presence of an asthmatic child. What makes matters worse, a new study has found that when a caregiver was asked about tobacco … |
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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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How often should asthma be assessed?
Clinical Advisor The key is to "treat up" the asthma scale, and consider stepping down once stabilized. For example, if someone diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma develops increasing symptoms that meet the criteria for moderate persistent asthma, treatment must be … |
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Breathing Problems in Athletes Often Mistaken for Asthma
Runner’s World Newswire If you've been told you have asthma, but still have running-induced breathing problems, you may have been misdiagnosed, a new study suggests. The study looked at 88 athletes who went through a full clinical asthma test after complaining of respiratory … |
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Vocal Cord Disorder Often Mistaken for Asthma in Elite Athletes
Science Daily (press release) Apr. 12, 2013 — Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that restricts breathing are more likely to be misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma, according to research presented today at the Triological Society's 116th Annual … |
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Vocal Cord Disorder Often Mistaken for Asthma in Elite Athletes
Newswise (press release) Newswise — ORLANDO, Florida – Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that restricts breathing are more likely to be misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma, according to research presented today at the Triological Society's … Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes |
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Older Adult Asthma Patients Often Also Have Allergies
Medscape Contrary to popular opinion, older adults with asthma also have at least one allergy, according to an article published in the April issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Paula J. Busse, MD, from the Division of Clinical Immunology … |
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