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Vitamin A Deficiency Does Not Affect Onset Of Asthma
Medical News Today (press release) Vitamin A deficiency does not increase the risk of asthma, according to new research published online in the European Respiratory Journal. In developing countries, vitamin A deficiency is particularly common and previous research has shown that it … |
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Uncontrolled Asthma Linked to Air Pollution Exposure
Medical News Today People with asthma exposed to higher levels of ozone and particulate matter are much more likely to have poorer asthma control, researchers reported in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Long-term ozone exposure raises an asthma … |
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Health officials warn of wildfire smoke hazards
Clay Today Smoke can also worsen conditions such as asthma and other chronic respiratory or lung conditions. * Pay attention to local air quality reports, news coverage or health warnings related to smoke. * Use common sense when outside conditions are smoky. … |
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Pioneering asthma treatment begins
Healthcare Today Doctors at two UK centres are treating NHS asthma patients with a pioneering new treatment. Specialists at the centres in Manchester and Glasgow are using the treatment which is described as “melting away” muscle in the airways. … Heat treatment for severe asthma Pioneering Non-Drug Asthma Treatment Begins In UK Pioneering asthma treatment in UK |
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Pioneering Non-Drug Asthma Treatment Begins In UK
Medical News Today Hospitals in Manchester and Glasgow in the UK have started treating asthma patients with a pioneering new non-drug treatment for asthma that uses radio waves to burn away muscle tissue blocking the airways in the lungs. Patients with asthma typically … New radio wave surgery heals asthma patients Pioneering asthma treatment in UK Muscle thermoplasty breakthrough for severe asthma |
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Asthma attack after arson
Wigan Today A RESIDENT in Golborne suffered an asthma attack after arsonists targeted the house next door to her. The offenders smashed the kitchen window to break into the house, which was under renovation, on High Street shortly before 5.50am last Tuesday, … |
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Flu Poses Extra Risk for Asthmatic Kids
MedPage Today Explain that children with asthma were more likely to have pneumonia and to require intensive care when hospitalized for influenza, especially during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu season. … |
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Air Quality Alert In Effect Today, Tuesday
10TV Ozone pollution levels could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including those with asthma or other respiratory diseases. Children and the elderly should pay extra attention to being outside for prolonged periods. A flood warning remains in effect for … Air quality alert , heat advisory for today |
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Air quality alert , heat advisory for today
The News Journal The advisory means air pollution may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly and people suffering from heart disease, asthma and other lung diseases. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control says the … |
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Too many kids getting antibiotics for asthma
USA Today Although guidelines don't recommend antibiotics for asthma, almost 1 million children with the respiratory condition are prescribed the medications each year in the United States, a new study finds. By Photo Disc Primary care doctors were most likely … |
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