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Nonmedical interventions for asthma prevention still in dispute
Pediatric SuperSite About 7.1 million children nationwide have asthma. Inhaled steroid and beta-agonists remain the gold standard for treating asthma, but because these medications have some adverse events and can be costly, recent research has also focused on nonmedical … |
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Pediatric office plans course on asthma
Times Herald-Record TOWN OF WALLKILL — Hudson Valley Pediatrics will offer a free discussion on "Asthma: Diagnosis and Treatment" at 7 pm April 27 at 100 Crystal Run Road, Suite 107, Town of Wallkill. NEWBURGH — A child and baby-sitting safety class will be held from 10 … |
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Smoke exposure linked to low birth weights, increased asthma risk
Pediatric SuperSite Prenatal smoke exposure increases the risk for low birth weight in children and may contribute to asthma and airway inflammation in these children after birth, according to a study published online. Anders Bjerg, MD, PhD, of Sunderby Central Hospital … |
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Harmonica may improve lung function in pediatric patients
Daily News & Analysis Playing the harmonica is a new program which is being used at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to improve breathing in pediatric patients with asthma and pneumonia and pediatric patients who are postoperative to exercise their lungs. … |
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Questionnaire can help pediatricians track respiratory, asthma control
Pediatric SuperSite The Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids, or TRACK, can help pediatricians, as well as asthma specialists, monitor asthma symptoms in patients, according to researchers. Bradley Chipps, MD,of Capital Allergy and Respiratory Disease Center, … |
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Food allergy prevalence may be on the rise among US children
Pediatric SuperSite Almost 10% of US children self-reported food allergies, according to data presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in San Francisco. “Findings suggest the extent of childhood food allergy is greater … Pricey Asthma Drug Shows Potential In Easing Children's Milk Allergies Allergies may be worse because of late rain this season Scientists develop method to overcome milk allergies |
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Children with severe eczema may not outgrow their allergies to milk, eggs
Pediatric SuperSite Children who have severe atopic dermatitis are less likely to outgrow their milk or egg allergy, according to research presented during the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in San Francisco. … Study Ties Asthma to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Heart Disease AAAAI: One-Third of Infants Outgrow Milk Allergy Charge-Stabilized Nanostructures to Control Inflammation |
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Asthma may be linked to increased incidence of diabetes, heart disease
Pediatric SuperSite Asthmatics were more than twice as likely to develop diabetes mellitus as non-asthmatics, according to findings presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in San Francisco. … Asthma May Raise Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease AAAAI: Asthma Tied to Higher Risk of Certain Diseases AAAAI: Asthma Patients More Likely to Have Diabetes |
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Fatty acids may protect infants against allergies
Pediatric SuperSite Ensuring that children receive adequate amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in infancy may help protect against wheezing, asthma and atopic dermatitis during the first few years of life, according to data presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of … |
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JAMA: Improved care coordination could lower pediatric readmission rates
CMIO Among the percentage of hospitalizations associated with an ambulatory care-sensitive condition (ACSC), asthma was the most common reason for admission, followed by pneumonia and seizures. The authors found that neuromuscular complex chronic conditions … Hospital Costs Outsized for 'Frequent Flier' Kids |
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