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Asthma sufferers need less medication, study says
Houston Chronicle GALVESTON – A new treatment method could slash costs for tens of millions of asthma sufferers nationwide, according to a study released Tuesday by the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The research showed that the traditional method of … |
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 Mother Nature Network |
For Mild Asthma, Daily Steroids May Not Be Needed, Study Says
U.S. News & World Report 11 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people with mild to moderate asthma are routinely prescribed daily inhaled steroid medications to control the disease, but a new study suggests that may not be necessary. The study, published Sept. 12 in the Journal … Daily dose of inhaled steroids may not be necessary in mild-to-moderate asthma Asthma patients may not need daily steroids Study Questions Daily Asthma Meds |
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Less asthma medication needed, study says
Houston Chronicle A new method for treating asthma could slash treatment costs for tens of millions of asthma sufferers nationwide, according to a study released Tuesday by the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The research showed that the traditional … |
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 In-PharmaTechnologist.com |
Asthma sufferers could ditch daily inhalers, says UTMB
In-PharmaTechnologist.com One group took corticosteroids – the most common treatment for asthma – under the normal twice-a-day prescription, and the other only when symptoms occurred. The researchers found that symptom-based doses are not only just as effective as taking a … |
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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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 Gothamist |
Early Addition: 1 In 8 NYC Kids Has Asthma, Report Says
Gothamist Early Addition: 1 In 8 NYC Kids Has Asthma, Report Says. 071812ker.jpg (Copyright Paul Ker). Follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. You can also get the top stories mailed to you—sign up here. 1 in 8 NYC kids have asthma, a new report … 'Dark Knight' first take: An epic worth seeing |
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 The Atlantic |
Dog Bacteria Reduces Risk of Asthma in Humans, Says Science
Gizmodo New research suggests that exposure to certain microbes during infancy—particularly, to those from a particular strain of bacteria found in dogs—can alter the intestinal flora of a baby's developing GI tract such that asthmatic symptoms of a common … The Dog Bacteria That Protect You From Asthma Stanford School of Medicine |
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Seafood extract helps treat asthma in youth, says Auckland group
Scoop.co.nz (press release) Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting young children and adults in New Zealand, particularly during winter. But a random, double-blind … |
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 Albany Times Union |
Oklahoma City councilman says his cousin, Anthony Shadid …
NewsOK.com Anthony Shadid, 43, an Oklahoma City native, died in February of a suspected asthma attack while covering internal strife in Syria. Ed Shadid told The … Anthony Shadid's cousin takes a shot at NYT — and journalism in … Dead <em>New York Times</em> Reporter Anthony Shadid … 'The New York Times killed me,' said reporter who died in Syria … |
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Children with asthma marginalized in movies, researcher says
Medical Xpress A Rutgers–Camden professor says that children with asthma are the real-life superheroes, facing down breathlessness and operating life-saving devices whenever and wherever asthma attacks strike. Cindy Dell Clark, who teaches anthropology at … |
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