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Odessa American |
STONE: Cold weather can be a real test for asthma sufferers
Odessa American According to the American Thoracic Society, cold air is one of the most common asthma triggers leading to a flare up. Our lungs prefer a very warm and moist environment to function at their best and when anything other than this exists; our bodies … |
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Researchers test new asthma treatment in Amarillo
Amarillo.com Amarillo was chosen as one of 600 test sites worldwide for a new clinical trial for asthma, and researchers are looking for local participants. On Monday, PharmaTex Research, a provider of clinical trial services in the region, announced the beginning … |
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Hindustan Times |
57% babus fail lung capacity test, 48% show symptoms of asthma
Times of India Of those examined, 48% had lung function suggestive of obstructive airway disease such as asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), 21% said they have frequent bouts of cough a few days in a month, and 8% felt their work is being … Gurgaon pollution takes away bureaucrats' breath: Survey |
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Herald Sun |
Australian researchers to test vaccine as asthma treatment in world-first trial
Herald Sun The trial, funded by Asthma Australia, will see 50 adults with eosinophilic asthma receive three doses of the vaccine over two months. “The strength is it is a completely new attack at approaching asthma. There is no other vaccine out there,” he said … |
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Youth Health Magzine |
Lung Test Spots Early Asthma In Children Before Symptoms Appear
Youth Health Magzine A group of researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found a promising application of a commonly used pulmonary function test in the early detection of asthma in pediatric patients. Immediate diagnosis of the disease could … |
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Test Catches Asthma in Children Before Symptoms Appear
Webster County Citizen Nearly 7 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with asthma and thousands more are living undiagnosed, struggling to breathe each day. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that a commonly used … |
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Test Catches Asthma in Children Before Symptoms Appear
Newswise (press release) Newswise — Nearly 7 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with asthma and thousands more are living undiagnosed, struggling to breathe each day. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that a … |
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Emergency rooms test new ways to help minority children with uncontrolled …
Medical Xpress The rates of asthma in children are unusually high in Chicago and the respiratory disorder disproportionately affects African-American children. To address the issue, Rush University Medical Center and six other major medical centers in Chicago are … |
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Test can be helpful in diagnosing asthma
Imperial Valley News Rochester, Minnesota – Asthma is usually diagnosed based on symptoms, a physical exam and certain tests – such as peak flow measurement and spirometry tests – to see how well your lungs are working. But sometimes the diagnosis is still uncertain. |
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Mayo Clinic: Test can help diagnose asthma; antibiotics usually not needed to …
Huntington Beach Independent DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had a cough and some wheezing that won't go away. My doctor suspects asthma and ordered an exhaled nitric oxide test. Can you tell me more about this test? ANSWER: Asthma is usually diagnosed based on symptoms, … |
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