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Pioneer News |
Study Shows Asthma Sufferers Should Probably Bone Up On Inhaler Technique
Pioneer News Asthma UK has reported that poor technique has led to many people being prescribed stronger inhaler asthma medication than they need. Other studies also indicate that most people do not know how to use an inhaler properly—nor do patients know how to … |
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Your Health: Asthma sufferers may have special needs during flu season
Richmond Times-Dispatch 'Tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly, to roast goodies over an open fire and for flu viruses to spread — things that can be problematic for some people with asthma. This year's flu vaccine is not as good a match as health officials … |
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The Times (subscription) |
Asthma sufferers not getting basic care
The Times (subscription) Eight out of ten asthma sufferers are still not receiving the basic care they need, a charity has said, six months after a warning that NHS complacency was costing hundreds of deaths a year. Patients are being forced to endure needless hospital stays … 86% of Asthma sufferers in Wales are not receiving suitable care, new research … 8 out of 10 asthma patients in South West receiving sub-standard care Asthma care 'postcode lottery' |
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Laser scientists' new research could improve the treatment of asthma sufferers
Phys.Org UK scientists have used a laser beam trap to examine how drug particles from asthma inhalers behave as they are projected through the air. Their findings could improve the effectiveness of inhalers for the over 5 million people in the UK suffering from … Laser trap tests asthma inhalers |
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Vitamin D, sunlight, help asthma sufferers
San Diego Jewish World TEL AVIV (Press Release) — Asthma, which inflames and narrows the airways, has become more common in recent years. While there is no known cure, asthma can be managed with medication and by avoiding allergens and other triggers. A new study by a … |
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Grant aims to help asthma sufferers
Kenosha News Earlier this fall, the county received a $75,500 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in an effort to improve health outcomes for children and adults with asthma, according to Pat … |
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Patheos (blog) |
A Novena For Asthma Sufferers
Patheos (blog) St. Bernadette Soubirous contracted cholera as a child and afterwards suffered from asthma for the rest of her life. It almost certainly contributed to her death. Thus, St. Bernadette is a good choice as the patron saint of those suffering from asthma … |
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Jackson Clarion Ledger |
Asthma sufferers, young more prone to enterovirus
Jackson Clarion Ledger Children and young adults get the sickest, and it triggers attacks for people with asthma. Enterovirus symptoms are similar to a cold: fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough and body aches. Severe symptoms for asthma sufferers may include coughing … Protecting your children against Enterovirus D68 How dangerous is this new respiratory enterovirus? Kids with Asthma at Greatest Risk from EV-D68 |
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WJLA |
Allergy and asthma sufferers seek relief at Bethesda, Md. salt cave
WJLA Salt caves have been used as a form of therapy to treat asthma, allergies and other breathing conditions by European doctors since World War II, but their use as healing rooms dates back thousands of years. Narayadu says the negative ionic charge … |
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Yahoo!7 News |
New hope for asthma sufferers
Yahoo!7 News A new research program is giving patients the chance to curb their asthma once and for all. For half of Australia's asthmatics, whose attacks are not triggered solely by allergens like pollen, a long-awaited pill preventing attacks could make puffers a … |
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