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Researchers find new clues to how common cold can trigger asthma
News-Medical.net Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that could explain why the common cold can bring on life-threatening asthma attacks. Published today in Science Translational Medicine, the findings indicate this may be a potential target for new drugs … Common cold 'triggers asthma attack' |
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Common Cold's Asthma Trigger Can Cause Life-Threatening Attacks; One …
Medical Daily The common cold can quickly turn into a life-threatening asthma attack, and researchers are desperately trying to understand how to remedy this danger as the colder weather nears. UK researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) & Asthma UK … |
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Using gas stoves without exhaust may trigger childhood asthma
TheHealthSite According to a study published in the journal Environmental Health, lack of ventilation while cooking with a gas stove could trigger asthma in kids. They study, carried out by researchers at Oregon State University, analysed data from the Third … Childhood asthma linked to lack of ventilation for gas stoves Childhood asthma linked to poor ventilation of gas stoves Childhood asthma linked to lack of ventilation for gas stoves, OSU study shows |
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Summer thunderstorms trigger asthma
The Columbian One study noted a higher risk of thunderstorm asthma for those who are outside during a thunderstorm. So, of course, if you're susceptible, it's sensible to stay inside. To avoid pollen and mold exposure, Matsui recommends keeping windows closed … Thunderstorms may spike allergy, asthma symptoms |
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Why summer thunderstorms can trigger asthma attacks
The News Journal Experts are not certain about the exact mechanics of thunderstorm asthma. They hypothesize that heavy thunderstorm winds create updrafts that lift pollen and mold particles from the ground. Beating rain saturates and bursts the particles into tiny pieces. |
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Asthma: just believing an odor is harmful 'could trigger airway inflammation'
Medical News Today For many individuals with asthma, exposure to some odors – such as perfume – can increase inflammation of the airways. But according to a new study by researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, PA, just believing an odor will … New research reveals how expectations about odors can influence symptoms of … Asthmatic? Stop worrying about smells Worrying about smells can make asthma worse |
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Spring allergies can trigger asthma
fox4kc.com She's allergic to tree pollen, and that triggers her asthma. It's why she's come to a Children's Mercy clinic. “I've just noticed she's had to have more treatments than normal because of this allergy season,” said Alicia Bland, her mother. Dr. Jay … Allergy season can trigger new asthma cases Asthma drug treats food allergy Allergy Season May Expose Asthma |
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Allergy season can trigger new asthma cases
abc7.com "Last year, because the pollen counts were so high and the allergy seasons were bad, I had my allergy patients, who've never had asthma symptoms before, get them. So now they have a new diagnosis of asthma," said Dr. Rachel Szekely with the Cleveland … |
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Household mould a trigger for increased asthma risk
Medical Xpress (Medical Xpress)—Reducing the presence of mould in the home may reduce asthma in middle-aged adults according to new research led by the University of Melbourne in collaboration with the University of Tasmania, and Monash University. In a follow-up of … |
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Violence Believed To Be A New Trigger for Asthma
NBC Chicago In the shooting and killing fields of Chicago there is a new concern: asthma. Violence, it turns out, is now widely believed to trigger the disease, which can cause a shortness of breath and in some cases lead to death. Even before someone is born, a … |
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