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The Asthma Epidemic in Photos and Stories: a World Asthma Day Exhibit
The Suburban Times TACOMA — Just one day after World Asthma Day, a UW Tacoma exhibit on May 7 provides a look into the lives of Pierce County children of Hispanic descent who have asthma. The free event takes place from 1-2:45 p.m. at William W. Philip Hall, on the UW … |
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Today's Top Medical Stories for October 30, 2012
OzarksFirst.com Mothers who smoke not only increase their child's chance of getting asthma but also their grandchildren. UCLA researchers studied rats and found nicotine affected the lungs and DNA of their unborn babies. Many later developed asthma. They were also … |
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Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition Launches
news Stories SPHHS and its partners—the Merck Childhood Asthma Network Inc (MCAN), the nation's only organization focused solely on childhood asthma; and First Focus, a bipartisan children's advocacy organization—have established the coalition to address this … |
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ACAAI Cautions Asthma Patients During Hurricane Isaac
news Stories As Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in Louisiana, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) warns that drastic climate changes brought on by the storm can cause mild to life-threatening asthma symptoms. As heavy rain hits several … Tropical Storm Isaac Can Damage Your Health Pollen count suddenly spikes After a summer lull, pollen count suddenly soaring in our area |
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Global Markets for Asthma, COPD Drugs to Hit $47 Billion in 2017
news Stories A new market research report projects growth for the global asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prescription drug market. The report, published by RnRMarketResearch.com, valued the market at $34.9 billion in 2011 and projects it will reach … Global Markets for Asthma & COPD Drugs to hit $47 Billion in 2017 Meet held to discuss respiratory diseases |
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Asthmapolis Expands its Asthma Management Study
news Stories Asthmapolis announced that it will expand its free asthma management study at Woodland Healthcare in Woodland, Calif, to also include patients from Mercy Medical Group, a part of the Dignity Health system, located in Sacramento, Calif. According to … Asthmapolis Expands Dignity Health Study to Include Mercy Medical Group … |
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Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Poor Lung Function in Asthmatic Children
news Stories The deficiency was associated with poorer lung function in asthmatic children treated with inhaled corticosteroids. |
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Asthma Results in Missed Sleep, School Days for Children
news Stories A new study finds that, in addition to accounting for 10.5 million missed school days annually, asthma is also a leading contributor to missed sleep and illness in urban children. |
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Vanderbilt Now Offering Bronchial Thermoplasty to Asthma Patients
news Stories Vanderbilt is the first medical center in Nashville to offer the system to asthma patients. The 1-hour procedure uses a standard flexible bronchoscope that is introduced through the patient's nose or mouth and into their lungs. ORMC offers bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma |
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Study Examines Why Hot, Humid Air Triggers Symptoms in Patients with Mild Asthma
news Stories A new study sheds light on why patients with mild asthma have such difficulty breathing during hot, humid weather. The findings, appearing in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, show that patients who inhaled ipratropium, … |
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