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FDA warns of increased risks of asthma drug Xolair
AAP News (subscription) Patients receiving the asthma medication Xolair (omalizumab) may have a slightly higher risk of serious adverse events affecting the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, according to a review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In … FDA: Asthma Drug May Increase Risk of CV, Cerebrovascular Events |
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Secondhand smoke ups asthma, rhinitis, eczema risks through adolescence
Clinical Advisor Exposure to secondhand smoke during infancy was associated with an overall elevated risk of asthma (OR=1.23; 95% CI:1.01–1.51), rhinitis (OR=1.18; 95% CI:1.01–1.39), and eczema (OR=1.26; 95% CI:1.09–1.45) for up to 16 years, reported the inspectors. |
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Dairy intake during pregnancy reduced children's eczema, asthma risks
Healio Higher maternal intake of total dairy products, cheese, yogurt and calcium during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk for infantile eczema, asthma and atopic eczema in children, according to study results. Researchers in Japan studied 1,354 … |
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Dirty Houses Linked to Lower Allergy, Asthma Risks
Laboratory Equipment Infants exposed to rodent and pet dander, roach allergens and a wide variety of household bacteria in the first year of life appear less likely to suffer from allergies, wheezing and asthma, according to results of a study conducted by scientists at … |
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Intervention lowers asthma risks for pregnant women
Futurity: Research News Pregnant women with asthma could better manage their condition if additional integrated care involving education and monitoring was introduced in hospitals. These women expose themselves and their unborn babies to unnecessary risks when they stop … Pharmacist-led care improves asthma in pregnancy |
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Reducing risks for asthmatic mums-to-be
Medical Xpress Pregnant women suffering from asthma could better manage the condition if additional integrated care involving education and monitoring was introduced in Australian hospitals, a new study has found. In research published today in a leading respiratory … |
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Blame LABA Risks in Asthma on Gene Variants?
MedPage Today Six variants in the beta2-adrenergic receptor gene (ADRB2) found in fewer than 5% of LABA-treated asthma patients were associated with double the incidence of a related hospital admission overall compared with common variants (44% versus 22% in 12 … LABA Drugs for Asthma May Negatively Impact People With Rare Genetic … Rare Genetic Variations May Account For Severe Reaction To LABA Drugs In … |
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Asthma, Diabetes And Other Health Conditions Increase Flu Risks
ScoopSanDiego.com (NAPSI)—The CDC urges the millions of Americans with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, stroke, or heart or lung disease to get a flu vaccine. A chronic health condition, even if it's well managed, increases a person's risk of serious … |
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CDC Advises That Green Carpet Cleaning Helps Lower the Risks of Asthma
San Francisco Chronicle (press release) With asthma rates rising, the CDC is blaming interior and exterior factors as the leading triggers for these attacks. AAA Carpet Care Inc of Austin, Texas is now providing eco-friendly alternatives to help remove these triggers having learned from the … |
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Asthma, Diabetes And Other Health Conditions Increase Flu Risks
Yumanewsnow Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) – The CDC urges the millions of Americans with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, stroke, or heart or lung disease to get a flu vaccine. A chronic health condition, even if it's well managed, increases a person's … |
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