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Asthma knowledge remains poor among rising patient numbers in Zambia
Healio “Knowledge about asthma is poor among Zambians and misconceptions are prevalent,” Emilia Jumbe Marsden, MD, of Pendleton Family Practice in Lusaka, Zambia, and colleagues wrote. Jumbe Marsden and colleagues evaluated 1,540 participants (mean … |
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Asthma remains a major Mission Hill health concern
Mission Hill Gazette Joel Marin is never caught without his inhaler. He always carries one with him and keeps another in the car as a backup. The 27-year-old from Roxbury has suffered from asthma since childhood. “As the years went by, it got worse and worse,” said Marin … |
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Occupational Asthma Remains Difficult to Diagnose
Medscape Occupational asthma, also known as irritant-induced asthma (IIA), remains difficult to diagnose and manage, according to a statement from the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The statement, published online July 4 and in the … |
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Secondhand Smoke, Asthma Link Remains
MedPage Today From 1999 to 2010, the overall rate of exposure to secondhand smoke among children without asthma declined from 57.3% to 44.2%, but the exposure rate remained nearly constant over the same time period for children with asthma, only declining from … |
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Second-Hand Smoke, Asthma Link Remains
MedPage Today From 1999 to 2010, the overall rate of exposure to second hand smoke among children without asthma declined from 57.3% to 44.2%, but the exposure rate remained nearly constant over the same time period for children with asthma, only declining from … |
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Asthma remains in top 10 causes of ER visits in Baguio hospital, expert says
Philippine Information Agency BAGUIO CITY, Aug. 17 (PIA) – – Health experts advise people with asthma to learn how to properly manage their disease and avoid what triggers this, such as irritants and allergens for them to prevent frequent and expensive visits to hospitals for … |
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Simple diagnostic tool for asthma,COPD remains unknown: Survey
Indian Express Spirometry, a dignostic tool for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains poorly utilised in clinical practice, with few people having … Lung Disease: Leading Health Concern in Ontario Often … Are your lungs in good shape? Free tests will determine lung function |
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Identifying asthma patients who tolerate lower doses of steroids remains …
Medical Xpress Common respiratory measurements are not effective in determining which asthma patients are able to significantly decrease their use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medications without risk of flare-ups or exacerbations, according to a new study … Predicting Response to Therapy in Mild Persistent Asthma |
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Identifying asthma patients who tolerate lower doses of steroids remains …
Science Codex ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Common respiratory measurements are not effective in determining which asthma patients are able to significantly decrease their use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medications without risk of flare-ups or exacerbations, … Predicting Response to Therapy in Mild Persistent Asthma |
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Identifying Asthma Patients Who Tolerate Lower Doses of Steroids Remains …
Newswise (press release) Newswise — ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Common respiratory measurements are not effective in determining which asthma patients are able to significantly decrease their use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medications without risk of flare-ups or … Asthma risk factors |
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