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Poor Asthma Control Prevalent in the United States
Doctors Lounge Many patients with asthma who do not use controller medications have persistent disease, and among those patients who do use controller medications, few have well-controlled disease, according to a study published in the March issue of the Annals of … Survey: 49% of asthma patients are not using controllers |
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Single-Parent Status Linked to Poor Asthma Control in Kids
Medscape November 17, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Children with asthma who live in single-parent homes are 50% more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 12 months for worsening asthma symptoms, compared with children who live in 2-parent homes, … |
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CHEST: Poor Quality of Life, Asthma Flares Linked
MedPage Today Explain that for patients with severe or difficult-to-treat asthma, as exacerbation severity increases, quality of life suffers. Point out that an increasing number of asthma triggers (eg, emotional stress, pollen, animals, mold) was associated with … |
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Poor Children Don't Get Asthma Meds after ER Visit
ThirdAge Children from low-income homes are less likely to be prescribed medication when they visit the emergency room with an asthma attack, a new study shows. According to Reuters Health, only a minority low-income South Carolina children started preventive … Smarter ER treatment of asthma needed |
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Few poor kids get asthma meds after ER visit
Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – When low-income children end up in the ER with an asthma attack, few are prescribed the medication needed to prevent further attacks, a study of South Carolina children suggests. … |
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Asthma Plus Diabetes During Childhood Linked To Poor Blood Sugar Control
Medical News Today Kids with diabetes who also have asthma find it more difficult to keep their blood glucose (sugar) under control than children with diabetes who do not have asthma, researchers from Kaiser Permanente Southern California reported in the journal … Asthma tied to poorer diabetes control in kids Asthma Linked to Poorer Childhood Diabetes Control Asthma can complicate diabetes care in kids |
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Asthma Linked to Poor Glycemic Control in Diabetic Children
Medscape September 26, 2011 — Asthma may contribute to poor glycemic control in young people with diabetes, especially if it is left untreated, according to results from a study of nearly 2000 children and adolescents, age 20 years and younger, with either … Asthma Can Complicate Diabetes Care in Kids |
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Poor Health Linked to Very Preemie Birth Stabilizes by Adolescence
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) — Children who are born at extremely low birth weights (below 2.2 pounds) are susceptible to a number of chronic health conditions, such as asthma. But, new research suggests that between 8 and 14 … |
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High temps bring poor air quality to region
Greenwich Time But those with asthma problems and other medical conditions can also be affected by poor air quality, which often increases with high temperatures, according to local medical experts. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection … Oppressive heat leading to air quality issues in state |
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Officials warn of poor RI air quality
Turn to 10.com It also advises people to stay in an air-conditioned environment if possible, especially those who have asthma and other respiratory difficulties. Regular Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus and trolley services will be free Monday to encourage … Air Quality Alert in Effect for Carroll County July 18 Air quality alert issued as heat wave begins | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-07-18 Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York State |
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