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Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: Study
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WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they've identified a gene that affects whether children with asthma respond to corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for chronic asthma and acute asthma attacks, …
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Team develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma … – Medical Xpress

Team develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma
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In a study published yesterday in the scientific journal Nature Immunology, a group at the La Jolla Institute (LJI) led by Pandurangan Vijayanand, Ph.D. identify new genes that likely contribute to asthma, a disease that currently affects over 200

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LJI develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma patients – Science Codex

LJI develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma patients
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SAN DIEGO – July 8, 2014 In a study published yesterday in the scientific journal Nature Immunology, a group at the La Jolla Institute (LJI) led by Pandurangan Vijayanand, Ph.D. identify new genes that likely contribute to asthma, a disease that

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Fat kids don’t respond well to asthma meds – Health24.com


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Fat kids don't respond well to asthma meds
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Overweight children may not respond as well to common asthma medicines known as inhaled corticosteroids, new research finds. As a result, they may need more of the long-term control medication, said researcher Dr. Pia Hauk, an assistant professor of
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Heavy kids may not respond as well to asthma meds – WBRC

Heavy kids may not respond as well to asthma meds
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By Kathleen Doheny SUNDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) — Overweight children may not respond as well to common asthma medicines known as inhaled corticosteroids, new research finds. As a result, they may need more of the long-term control medication,
Asthma medications may be less effective in overweight children with asthmaPediatric SuperSite

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Heavy kids may not respond as well to asthma meds – WMBF

Heavy kids may not respond as well to asthma meds
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By Kathleen Doheny SUNDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) — Overweight children may not respond as well to common asthma medicines known as inhaled corticosteroids, new research finds. As a result, they may need more of the long-term control medication,
Asthma medications may be less effective in overweight children with asthmaPediatric SuperSite

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Heavy kids may not respond as well to asthma meds – MyFox Wausau

Heavy kids may not respond as well to asthma meds
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By Kathleen Doheny SUNDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) — Overweight children may not respond as well to common asthma medicines known as inhaled corticosteroids, new research finds. As a result, they may need more of the long-term control medication,
Asthma medications may be less effective in overweight children with asthmaPediatric SuperSite

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