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Respiratory virus similar to cold and asthma
13WMAZ "It's just kind of the same virus as the common cold. This one is just a meaner, badder bug," explains pediatrician, Doctor Jason Smith at Primary Pediatrics. Like the flu, the Enterovirus at the root of a cold has many strains. Enterovirus 68 is the … |
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Children with asthma at increased risk for respiratory infections
Highline Times “It's important for families to make sure asthma symptoms are under control, and to see a health care provider if a person with asthma develops a respiratory illness that worsens asthma symptoms,” Duchin said. People who do not have severe illness do … Virus poses particular danger to kids with asthma; cases in 12 states Symptom of Respiratory Illness Infecting Midwest Children is Asthma Attacks Rare, potentially deadly 'Enterovirus' hits thousands of kids across 10 states |
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Washington University in St. Louis News |
Investigating why asthma sufferers struggle with respiratory viruses
Medical News Today Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways in the lungs. These become inflamed and make breathing difficult during an asthma attack. We don't know for sure what causes asthma, except we know it can be triggered by allergens like pollen and … Study sheds light on asthma and respiratory viruses Study Sheds Light on Asthma, Respiratory Viruses |
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Washington University in St. Louis News |
Study sheds light on asthma and respiratory viruses
Washington University in St. Louis News People with asthma often have a hard time dealing with respiratory viruses such as the flu or the common cold, and researchers have struggled to explain why. In a new study that compared people with and without asthma, the answer is becoming clearer. |
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Study Sheds Light on Asthma and Respiratory Viruses
Infection Control Today People with asthma often have a hard time dealing with respiratory viruses such as the flu or the common cold, and researchers have struggled to explain why. In a new study that compared people with and without asthma, the answer is becoming clearer. |
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Medical Xpress |
Study sheds light on asthma and respiratory viruses
Medical Xpress In a new study that compared people with and without asthma, the answer is becoming clearer. The researchers found no difference in the key immune response to viruses in the lungs and breathing passages. The work, at Washington University School of … |
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Symptom of Respiratory Illness Infecting Midwest Children is Asthma Attacks
CBS Local “Since the second week of August, we were seeing children admitted to the hospital with asthma attacks,” says Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, the hospital's head of infectious diseases. “What was unusual is a third had no prior history of asthma, and these were … Denver Hospitals See Spike In Respiratory Virus In Kids Midwest's 'Mystery Virus' Is Scary but Not Deadly |
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10 states report outbreak of respiratory illness in kids
USA TODAY "Because these kids that have asthma (or allergies) and get this enterovirus can get very ill." This particular type of enterovirus — EV-D68 — is uncommon, but not new. It was first identified in the 1960s. An analysis by the CDC showed at least 19 … Rare, potentially deadly 'Enterovirus' hits thousands of kids across 10 states Symptom of Respiratory Illness Infecting Midwest Children is Asthma Attacks Denver hospitals see virus spike in kids |
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Reports of respiratory virus hit several states
USA TODAY WXIA-TV News medical correspondent Sujatha Reddy said children with asthma or allergies are the ones who are suffering the severest side effects of the virus. "If you see your kid's condition changing — they're going just from having the sniffles to a … Respiratory Virus Affecting Children Spreading Across The Country Denver hospitals see virus spike in kids Colorado children's hospitals see spike in severe respiratory illness |
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Reuters India |
A respiratory expert undermines GSK's case for new asthma drug mepolizumab
FierceBiotech Investigators for GlaxoSmithKline ($GSK) detailed their promising Phase III data for the IL-5 biologic mepolizumab in asthma today, noting that the injectable halved the rate of exacerbations among a group of patients with uncontrolled cases of the … UPDATE 1-Cost a focus as GSK takes lead in new wave of biotech lung drugs |
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