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Surprising side effects of asthma meds
STLtoday.com (Bronchodilators reverse the airway constriction in asthma, and to a lesser extent, in COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). A small amount of the medicine is absorbed through the lung into the blood. The bronchodilator is a relative of … |
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Research Outlines Need for Increased COPD and Asthma Awareness, Allsup …
STLtoday.com Belleville, Ill.—Anyone with one chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma knows these serious respiratory conditions can make every breath difficult. But the struggle for thousands of Americans who have both … |
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Childhood Asthma Uncontrolled – Clean The Air In Your Home With Help From …
STLtoday.com It's well known there are higher concentrations of asthmatics in urban environments, especially in close proximity to highways, but asthma is an equal opportunity ailment. It affects people across the whole human spectrum, with kids being the hardest hit. |
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Healthy Kids: Asthma may worsen in summer
STLtoday.com Since asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition, it's important to recognize a person with asthma always has asthma even when they are not having symptoms. It's merely a matter of exposure to their triggers. Knowing what a child's triggers are is very … |
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XX Files: Among adults, asthma is more common in women
STLtoday.com The exact cause of asthma is not known, but the airways of people with asthma become swollen and inflamed. The airway inflammation causes a reaction to substances that are inhaled. These substances can be allergens or other inhaled irritants such as … Breathe Easier: 7 tips to control your child's asthma Breathe Easier This Summer: Tips To Control Your Child's Asthma |
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Asthma medicine to blame for high blood pressure?
STLtoday.com In people with both asthma and high blood pressure, I tend to make sure of the asthma treatment first, then find a treatment for the high blood pressure. It's possible you don't need both components of the Advair — you might speak to your doctor about … |
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Asthma medicine to blame for HBP?
STLtoday.com In people with both asthma and high blood pressure, I tend to make sure of the asthma treatment first, then find a treatment for the high blood pressure. It's possible you don't need both components of the Advair — you might speak to your doctor about … |
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Coal burning contributes to asthma problems
STLtoday.com As a father whose child is an asthma sufferer, I appreciate the continual coverage from the Post-Dispatch about this condition, and its effort to inform the readers. But we never hear about the potential effects of burning coal and how Ameren fits into … |
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Healthy Kids: Changes in weather can trigger asthma
STLtoday.com Cold, dry air is a common asthma trigger that can cause severe symptoms quickly, especially in winter. Dry, windy weather can also stir up pollen and mold in the air. Wet weather encourages the growth of mold spores, another trigger for many people … |
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Asthma treatments need to be affordable, too
STLtoday.com Your story "Poor, black and breathless" (Dec. 31) indicates the main reason why St. Louis has a high incidence of preventable asthma exacerbations and deaths of children is lack of access. The out-of-pocket costs of primary care can be a dire financial … |
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