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Childhood asthma overdiagnosed, argue leading respiratory doctors
Science Daily Doctors are overdiagnosing asthma, with inhalers frequently dispensed for no good reason, to the point that they have "almost become a fashion accessory," argue two leading respiratory doctors in a leading article published online in the Archives of … |
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Daily Star Gazette |
Asthma risk in babies is increasing Air Pollution during pregnancy – Philadelphia Daily Science
Daily Star Gazette Women should steer clear of air pollution during their pregnancy as this could increase asthma risk in babies. risk of developing asthma is more when the women exposed to air pollution during pregnancy than in the children who are before the age of … |
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Women with unhealthy BMIs who smoke, drink at two-fold higher risk of asthma
Science Daily Asthma is a respiratory condition where spasms in the air pathways of the lungs cause difficulty breathing; usually triggered by an allergy or sensitivity in the environment. Asthma is a global health priority due to the extent and duration of … |
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Study reveals new way lungs respond in asthma attacks
Science Daily The World Health Organisation estimates show that 235 million people worldwide currently suffer from asthma with over 80% of asthma deaths occurring in low and lower-middle income countries. The disease is predicted to increase worldwide over the next … |
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Daily Star Gazette |
Asthma among American children steadily increasing from 1980s – Santa Ana Daily Science
Daily Star Gazette According to last statistical reports, rates of asthma among children has been steadily increasing for several years in United States. A huge increase in childhood asthma rates have been seen from 2001 to 2009 with 10% increase in 2009.The rate … |
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NDTV |
Asthma is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and excess weight
Science Codex Boston, MA–Among reproductive-age women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as overweight and obesity are independently linked with asthma, new preliminary research from Australia suggests. The results will be presented in a poster Saturday, … Women With PCOS May Have Higher Asthma Rates PCOS, overweight, obesity increase risk for asthma Excess Weight Can Increase Odds Of Asthma In Women, Says Study |
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Asthma among American children steadily increasing from 1980s – Chandler Daily Science
Daily Star Gazette According to last statistical reports, rates of asthma among children has been steadily increasing for several years in United States. A huge increase in childhood asthma rates have been seen from 2001 to 2009 with 10% increase in 2009.The rate … |
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Asthma-free? Maybe Mom experienced a sunny second trimester
Science Codex "Our health system spends billions and billions treating asthma, and there's lots and lots of opportunity costs," said David Slusky, assistant professor of economics. "Pain and suffering, loss of productivity and premature death — asthma has all of … |
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ZME Science |
Prenatal exposure to paracetamol (acetaminophen) linked to asthma
ZME Science Researchers have made a stronger case for the negative effects of paracetamol on pregnant women. It was already documented that prenatal paracetamol consumption is associated with asthma; now, a team has shown that this is not because the underlying … Babies given paracetamol are nearly a THIRD more likely to develop asthma Pregnant women who take paracetamol more likely to have babies with asthma Stronger evidence found for link between prenatal exposure to paracetamol and the risk of developing asthma |
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Cancer drug helps combat asthma in mice
Science Codex "While our findings suggest that dasatinib may help treat asthma, more studies are required to elucidate the mechanisms of action of dasatinib in asthma and to determine its effectiveness in humans," said Dr. Patricia Rieken Macedo Rocco, senior author … |
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