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A few drinks a week could reduce asthma risk
Telegraph.co.uk Enjoying a few small drinks every week could lower the risk of developing asthma, research shows. Moderate drinking may bring a variety of health benefits. Photo: ALAMY By Martin Beckford, Health Correspondent A study of almost 20000 people found that … Light drinking 'cuts asthma risk' Light drinking 'cuts asthma risk' 'Belly fat' linked to development of asthma |
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Breastfeeding reduces chance of asthma
Telegraph.co.uk Breastfeeding brings yet another benefit to children, a new report has found, it can reduce the chances of them developing asthma. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent Those who are not breastfed are up to 50 per cent more likely to exhibit … Breastfeeding may prevent asthma |
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Asthma sufferers to have Botox injected into voice box
Telegraph.co.uk Asthma sufferers are to have Botox injected into their voice boxes to try to help them to breathe easier, under a landmark medical trial in Australia. By Jonathan Pearlman in Sydney Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, which is best-known for paralysing … Botox to be trialled as treatment for severe asthma Monash Medical Centre to trial botox asthma treatment Researchers Run Trials with Botox to Treat Asthma Sufferers |
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Cat lovers given new drug hope of 'beating their allergy to their pets'
Telegraph.co.uk The discovery sheds light on how the body's immune system identifies and reacts to allergens, which could pave the way in developing new ways of treating allergies ranging from sneezes to more serious asthma attacks. A team of immunologists led … Pill to cure feline allergy could be the cat's whiskers Coming soon- pill that will make cat allergies history |
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Indians eat live sardines to cure asthma
Telegraph.co.uk Thousands of asthma patients were queuing in soaring summer temperatures on Wednesday to eat live fish smeared in a masala spice mix to cure their condition. By Dean Nelson, New Delhi The 'treatment' which is administered by 200 members of the Goud … Indian 'Fish Cure' For Asthma Sparks Children's Rights Row Weird asthma 'cure' in India Thousands of Indian asthma sufferers line up to swallow live fish thought to … |
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Antibiotics 'cure' for severe asthma?
Telegraph.co.uk Eduard Drizik, a microbiologist at Massachusetts University in the US, led the study which looked at whether the presence of antibodies specific to fighting C. pneumonia could predict the severity of a patient's asthma. Presenting the study to the … The role of bacteria in asthma and the potential for antibiotic treatment |
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Smoking while pregnant 'triggers asthma through DNA changes'
Telegraph.co.uk Children whose mothers smoked while pregnant are at an increased risk of developing asthma, say scientists. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent 3:15PM BST 18 May 2011 They have discovered this could be partially because smoking while pregnant can … Pregnant smokers 'could make babies more prone to asthma by altering DNA' Smoking causes fetal DNA change When Pregnant Mom Smokes, Baby's DNA May Change |
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Pills better for treating asthma than inhalers
Telegraph.co.uk Asthma sufferers may be better off taking a daily tablet rather than using an inhaler, according to new research. By Martin Beckford, Health Correspondent 10:01PM BST 04 May 2011 Academics say a pill that is rarely prescribed in Britain is just as … Asthma Pills Work as Well as Inhaled Steroids: Study Asthma pill as effective as inhalers and easier to use Asthma Pill More User-friendly Than Inhalers – and No Less Effective |
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Government issues Easter weekend 'smog alert'
Telegraph.co.uk Some people, including those who have asthma, could be affected by the pollution and may notice an impact on their breathing. The public is being advised to take ''sensible precautions'', including avoiding taking exercise outside in the afternoon if … Smog alert in England and Wales Smog warning issued for Easter weekend Smog warning for bank holiday weekend |
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AstraZeneca's MedImmune signs French research deal
Telegraph.co.uk Under the deal, they will initially work on 10 projects, with asthma among the first areas they will focus on. Photo: Newscast By Rachel Cooper 6:30AM BST 04 Apr 2011 MedImmune, the drug maker's biologics unit, has struck a three-year agreement with … |
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