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New therapeutic targets in asthma
Irish Medical Times One way to classify asthma involves identifying the phenotypes of asthma – that is the clusters of properties observed in different types of asthma. Criteria related to clinical aspects (eg severity and frequency of exacerbations, airflow restriction, … |
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Sticking tightly to asthma regimen key to cutting severe attack risk
Nursing Times A quarter of all severe asthma attacks may be prevented if patients stuck to their medication regime as prescribed, according to a US study. Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found that the risk of a severe asthma attack was only … |
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Allergies on the rise
Delmarva Daily Times An estimated 40-50 million Americans suffer from asthma or other allergic diseases, and the incidence is increasing, said the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. / USA TODAY DAVIE, Fla. — Tara Shafa, 15, of Davie is an animal lover. … |
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Asthmatic Man Dies After Being Arrested for Breaking Into Car in NYC
International Business Times By Connor Adams Sheets | December 23, 2011 4:19 PM EST An asthmatic man died Thursday shortly after being arrested while trying to break into a car in Manhattan, officials told the New York Post. A 52-year-old called 911 to report that the man was … |
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Exploring the Links Between Acetaminophen and Asthma
New York Times (blog) By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Is acetaminophen behind a sharp rise in asthma around the world over the past three decades? Some researchers suspect that it might be, noting that asthma diagnoses began to take off just as doctors began using acetaminophen more … Evidence Mounts for Acetaminophen-Asthma Link |
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Studies Suggest an Acetaminophen-Asthma Link
New York Times By CHRISTIE ASCHWANDEN The sharp worldwide increase in childhood asthma over the past 30 years has long perplexed researchers, who have considered explanations as varied as improved hygiene and immunizations. Over the last decade, however, … |
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Evidence Mounts for Acetaminophen-Asthma Link
New York Times By CHRISTIE ASCHWANDEN The sharp worldwide increase in childhood asthma over the past 30 years has long perplexed researchers, who have considered explanations as varied as improved hygiene and immunizations. Over the last decade, however, … |
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Diesel exhaust, house dust worsen asthma
Times of India Scientists have found that diesel exhaust particulates (DEP) and house dust extract (HDE) causes pulmonary inflammation that aggravate asthma. Numerous exposures such as viral infections, indoor as well as outdoor allergens and ambient pollution … |
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Proper medication cures asthma attacks
Times of India Adhering to medication as per prescription can prevent one-quarter of severe asthma attacks, a new study has suggested. Moreover, an asthma attack was only significantly reduced when patients used at least 75 per cent of their prescribed dose, … Asthma Attacks Prevented With Consistent Medication Use, Research Finds Science Says Take Your Asthma Medication Follow Directions to Control Asthma Symptoms |
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Times Charities: Resident receives asthma medication, hope
Times Record News Not only had they provided much-needed spiritual assistance, they had given him financial support and refilled his asthma medication. Kevin had suffered from asthma as long as he could remember and had recently experienced an attack that he thought was … |
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