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Diana Nyad won't let her dream flounder
Los Angeles Times In the end, Nyad's dream was gobbled up by a sore shoulder, which led to the need for some medicine, which may have led to a lengthy asthma attack. The effort was expected to take 60 hours, and for about the first third of it, all went swimmingly. … |
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Asthma More Likely Among Children of Overweight Mothers
New York Times (blog) By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Women who are overweight or obese when they become pregnant may be more likely to have children who develop asthma as teenagers, new research shows. The findings could point to yet another consequence of the rising rates of obesity … Children of obese mothers face higher risk of asthma and wheezing Asthma in Teens Linked To Prepregnancy Obesity: Study Asthma risk higher in children with obese mothers |
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Summer Camp Campaign: asthma sufferer gets new perspective
Los Angeles Times Called Camp NoMoWheezin and operated by the California chapter of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, the facility is for children ages 8 to 14 with asthma. When Kailyn first visited, she was 11 and had been struggling with chronic asthma her … |
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New treatments for asthma patients
Times of India Researchers have found a potential new treatment for thousands of asthma patients who experience a 'late phase' of symptoms several hours after exposure to allergens, causing breathing difficulties which can last up to 24 hours. … Asthma attack treatment 'find' Scientists Discover New Asthma Treatment Procedure Late-phase asthma treatment |
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Glenmark starts Phase-IIb human trials of Revamilast molecule
Economic Times NEW DELHI: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said it has started Phase-IIb human trials of its 'Revamilast' molecule, which is being developed for treatment of inflammatory disorders like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. The Phase-IIb studies of … Glenmark initiates Phase IIb human trials globally for its novel molecule … |
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Nyad Puts Early End to Cuba-to-Florida Swim
New York Times MIAMI — Diana Nyad, the 61-year-old marathon swimmer, ended her quest to complete a 103-mile swim from Cuba to Key West, Fla., early Tuesday after nearly 29 hours in the Florida Straits battling asthma, shoulder pain and ocean … Nyad drops any more bids to swim Cuba to Florida Diana Nyad Gave Up 103-Mile Swim Early Due to Ocean Swells, Shoulder Pain and … Diana Nyad Unable To Finish Cuba to Florida Swim: 'It's Over' |
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Factors that up asthma risk in kids
Times of India Prenatal pet exposure, a mother's delivery mode and race are key factors that influence a child's risk of developing allergies and asthma by age 2, according to a new study. In a study believed to be the first of its kind, Henry Ford researchers found … Prenatal exposure to pets may reduce allergy risk Prenatal exposure to pets may lower early allergy risks |
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Nycomed and Orion to sell generic Advair and Symbicort
Pharma Times The firms have signed an agreement which covers Orion's combination products for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, delivered by its new Easyhaler dry powder inhaler. In particular, Orion is developing copies of GSK's … Nycomed and Orion Corporation to collaborate on Easyhaler® for asthma and COPD |
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Kids in mouldy homes at risk of asthma
Times of India Kids staying in mouldy homes have three times greater odds of developing asthma by the age of seven. "Early life exposure to mould seems to play a critical role in childhood asthma development," says Tiina Reponen, professor of environmental health at … Childhood asthma linked to depression during pregnancy Infants living in 'moldy' homes 3 times likelier to develop asthma by age 7 Infants exposed to mold have higher asthma risk |
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Infants living in 'moldy' homes 3 times likelier to develop asthma by age 7
Newstrack India Washington, July 3 (ANI): Results of a new study have suggested that infants who live in "moldy" homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by age 7-an age that children can be accurately diagnosed with the condition. … The Importance of Early Detection, Prevention of Mold Exposure |
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