Asthma may be linked to increased incidence of diabetes, heart disease – Pediatric SuperSite


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Asthma may be linked to increased incidence of diabetes, heart disease
Pediatric SuperSite
Asthmatics were more than twice as likely to develop diabetes mellitus as non-asthmatics, according to findings presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in San Francisco.
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Step-down treatment viable option for some asthma patients – Pediatric SuperSite


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Step-down treatment viable option for some asthma patients
Pediatric SuperSite
Daily inhaled corticosteroid use remains the gold standard to prevent asthma flare-ups, but rescue therapy may be an effective step-down option for children who have mild, well-controlled asthma, according to a study published online this week.
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