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Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Close to half of U.S. adults over 40 who have trouble breathing due to asthma or COPD still continue to smoke, federal health officials reported Wednesday. The findings highlight the difficulty facing many … About 1 in 7 Older Adults Has Some Form of Lung Disease: CDC US Lung Obstruction Rates Steady at About 15% |
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Fast Company |
Asthma? High Blood Pressure? You Can Still Go To Space
Fast Company A new study finds that even people with common medical issues can tolerate space travel. By Chris Gayomali. Just a few decades ago, astronauts were our best and brightest–elite heroes in every sense of the word. Then NASA took a few steps back, the … |
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Though Termed Controllable, Asthma Still Breathes Fire on Women
The New Indian Express When the incidence of death due to asthma is 1.1 per one lakh in men, it is as high as 1.6 in women. Besides, the doctors testify that women are being hospitalised at a higher rate of about 19 per one lakh as against 14 in men in the state. This … |
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Asthma: is it still seen as a 'minor' condition?
Medical News Today Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the US – surpassing the number of people with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer put together. But asthma is not as serious as these conditions, right? Wrong. Asthma kills 3,300 Americans … The Doctor Is In: Kids & Asthma Nearly 60% of children with asthma have at least one type of allergy Larry Jones: Learn more about asthma symptoms and treatment |
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'Asthma tightens stranglehold, but 90% still undiagnosed'
Times of India HYDERABAD: Even as 2.5 crore people in the country are being treated for asthma, experts say a substantial 90% of asthma patients continue to remain undiagnosed, indicating the sheer spread of the condition. Further, adherence to the medication regime … |
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Medical Daily |
Asthma Sufferers, Even Those Who Do Not Take Oral Corticosteroids, Can Still …
Medical Daily Oral corticosteroids are considered the most effective medication for treating asthma; however, certain side effects have been reported during the prolonged use of this treatment method, including muscle weakness, lowered resistance to infection, and … Asthma sufferers may be prone to bone loss Study Links Asthma Patients to Increased Risk of Bone Loss |
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Healthy Oshkosh: Exercise still possible despite asthma-like symptoms
The Oshkosh Northwestern Healthy Oshkosh: Exercise-induced asthma: This week's topic is exercise-induced asthma. Healthy Oshkosh is a community partnership with the Oshkosh YMCA produced by Oshkosh Northwestern Media and examines some of the topics that keep Oshkosh … |
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Montreal Gazette |
Flu Vaccination Up Among Asthma Patients, But Still Short of Targets
Pharmacy Times A new report from the CDC finds that almost 50% of asthma patients received a flu shot in the 2010-2011 season, compared with 36% of asthma patients in the 2005-2006 season. During the 2010-2011 flu season, Americans with asthma were more likely to … Avoid the gift that no one wants, the flu First flu fatality confirmed in Benton-Franklin Health District Ger Your Flu Shot; Avoid Being Sick During Holidays |
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Kids with asthma still exposed to secondhand smoke
Reuters The fact that kids with asthma are still inhaling others' smoke is a real problem, said Dr. Karen M. Wilson, who studies children's' exposure to secondhand smoke at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora. "Secondhand smoke consists of particulate … |
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Asthma camp teaches kids that sports, athletics still within reach
ReporterNews.com Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Hendrick respiratory therapist and camp counselor Randy Birkla, left, checks 11-year-old Jimmy Cook's breathing during the 11th Annual Hendrick Asthma Day Camp at Hardin-Simmons' Johnson Building on Tuesday. During … |
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