The asthma–COPD overlap syndrome: do we really need another syndrome in the already complex matrix of airway … – Dove Medical Press

The asthma–COPD overlap syndrome: do we really need another syndrome in the already complex matrix of airway
Dove Medical Press
Abstract: The term asthma–COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) is one of multiple terms used to describe patients with characteristics of both COPD and asthma, representing ~20% of patients with obstructive airway diseases. The recognition of both sets of …

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Building Industry Organization Urges American Consumers, Businesses and Builders to Assist in the Prevention of … – GlobeNewswire (press release)

Building Industry Organization Urges American Consumers, Businesses and Builders to Assist in the Prevention of
GlobeNewswire (press release)
Asthma can be a life threatening condition for many Americans and finding and implementing solutions for reducing asthma triggers should be a top priority for all,” said Kurt Riesenberg, Executive Director of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

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Kids’ Asthma Severity Under-Recognized & Undertreated at Routine Healthcare Visits – Newswise (press release)

Kids' Asthma Severity Under-Recognized & Undertreated at Routine Healthcare Visits
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Newswise — NEW YORK (June 14, 2016) – An innovative primary care-based asthma program improves identification of poorly controlled asthma among children and enhances treatment plans, compared to care provided during routine office visits, …

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New Data From GAP Landmark Trial Confirm GRAZAX® Prevents Asthma Symptoms in Children – PR Newswire (press release)

New Data From GAP Landmark Trial Confirm GRAZAX® Prevents Asthma Symptoms in Children
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The data, presented at the 2016 Annual Congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Vienna, confirm that GRAZAX® can prevent asthma symptoms, as well as offering sustained relief from grass allergy symptoms.

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New Data From GAP Landmark Trial Confirm GRAZAX® Prevents Asthma Symptoms in Children – PR Newswire UK (press release)

New Data From GAP Landmark Trial Confirm GRAZAX® Prevents Asthma Symptoms in Children
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ALK (ALKB:DC / OMX: ALK B / AKABY / AKBLF) today presented new data from the GRAZAX® Asthma Prevention (GAP) trial with GRAZAX®, ALK's allergy immunotherapy tablet against grass pollen allergy. The data, presented at the 2016 Annual Congress …

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Pollution levels linked to asthma and respiratory illness – KALB News (press release)


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Pollution levels linked to asthma and respiratory illness
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The Republican-controlled House has taken aim again at President Barack Obama's environmental agenda. The House has approved a bill delaying an Obama administration rule setting stricter limits on air pollution linked to asthma …

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Wearable system promises to stem asthma attacks – FierceMobileHealthcare (press release)


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Wearable system promises to stem asthma attacks
FierceMobileHealthcare (press release)
A new wearable tracking system that monitors heart rate, lung function and environmental factors may soon help asthma sufferers avoid attacks. The Health and Environmental Tracker (HET), designed by a research team at North Carolina State University, …
Asthma Sufferers Could Breathe Easier Thanks To New WearableMed Device Online (press release)
Asthma Attack-Warning Gadget To Be Launched Soon!Siliconindia.com

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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Partners With AHIP’s Coalition for Medicare Choices to Create New … – Marketwired (press release)

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Partners With AHIP's Coalition for Medicare Choices to Create New
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LANDOVER, MD–(Marketwired – June 06, 2016) – Today, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) unveiled new resources created in collaboration with America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Coalition for Medicare Choices (CMC). Throughout May …

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