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ScienceAlert Genetic risk assessments could be used to predict which children with asthma are likely to grow out of the condition, and which will continue having symptoms as they grow older, new research emerging from the University of Otago's world-renowned … |
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Poor home heating linked to asthma rise
Otago Daily Times "Increasing electricity prices increase asthma admissions by reducing the level of home heating. Since asthma is such a prominent problem in developed countries, these findings may have important implications for public health policy," said economics … Hospital asthma admissions linked to electricity prices – research |
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Breastfeeding helps reduce asthma: study
Otago Daily Times Breastfeeding has a protective effect against asthma and wheezing for children aged up to 6, University of Otago research shows. Its findings should support a global public health message to breastfeed, the study's lead author says. Breastfeeding protects against asthma up to six years of age Breastfeeding helps prevent asthma: study |
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Asthma researcher honoured with second doctorate
Otago Daily Times Pioneering asthma researcher Prof Robin Taylor, of the University of Otago, is "thrilled" to be gaining a second doctorate, reflecting the excellence of his published research, at an Otago graduation ceremony today. … |
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Freezing, washing soft toys kills dust mites: researcher
Otago Daily Times Pania Cullen (3) cuddles a favourite soft toy which might also be home to asthma-aggravating dust mite allergens. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery. Washing soft toys after putting them in the freezer overnight is a good way of … Cold rids teddies of asthma mites Parents should chill over house dust mites: Medical scientists Freezing of Toys Gives Freedom from HDM |
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Grieving dad's fears after son's death
Otago Daily Times The father of a 32-year-old who died almost two years ago after an asthma attack in Cromwell fears the same series of delays by ambulance staff and health professionals could happen again. … |
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Asthma widespread among NZ children
Otago Daily Times Estimates from the Asthma Foundation suggest more than 13000 children in Otago and Southland have asthma. In the whole of the country, it says the number of children under 15 with asthma equates to about the … |
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