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Asthma Care Critical During Pregnancy, Study Finds
U.S. News & World Report Overall, the severity of asthma during pregnancy remains unchanged, worsens or improves in equal proportions, according to the review. But asthma control deteriorated in 60 percent of women with severe asthma, compared with 10 percent of those with … |
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Smoking Plus Asthma in Pregnancy May Make for 'Dangerous Situation'
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, Sept. 10 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who have asthma and smoke are at increased risk for complications that can affect them and their unborn children, a new study warns. Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia analyzed … Risk Of Complications For People With Asthma |
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Allergies, Asthma Show Links to ADHD: Study
U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) — Boys diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely also to have asthma, allergies and skin infections than youngsters without ADHD, a new study finds, suggesting a possible link between … Be aware of food allergies in the school when bringing treats Allergists Publish Food-Allergy Tips for Meeting Planners |
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Many Kids With Asthma Live With Secondhand Smoke: CDC
U.S. News & World Report From 1999 to 2010, the percentage of children without asthma exposed to environmental tobacco smoke decreased from about 57 percent to 44 percent, according to the research team lead by Dr. Kenneth Quinto at the CDC's National Center for Health … |
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Obese Kids More Likely to Have Asthma, With Worse Symptoms
U.S. News & World Report Researchers found that children carrying extra weight are between 1.16 to 1.37 times more likely to develop asthma than normal-weight kids, with the risk growing as their body-mass index — a measure of body fat encompassing height and weight … |
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One in Five Kids May 'Outgrow' Asthma
U.S. News & World Report Swedish researchers who followed more than 200 children with asthma found that at 19 years of age, 21 percent were in remission, meaning they had no wheeze or need for inhalers. Remission was more common among boys, they found. "Sensitization to … Kids' asthma more likely to linger with pet allergies About One in Five Children Outgrow Asthma |
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5 Things Kids Should Tell Their Asthma Doctor
U.S. News & World Report The importance of listening to children with asthma is highlighted by the fact that they report having a better quality of life in terms of activity limitations than their parents believe, according to the study, which was published in the July issue … Sudden Allergies: When a Summer Cold is Much More |
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Genetic Risks for Asthma May Persist Into Adulthood
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, June 28 (HealthDay News) — People with more genetic risks for asthma are not only more likely to develop the disease in childhood, but also more likely to continue to have asthma into adulthood, according to a new study. Previous studies have … Genetic Test Could Predict Which Kids Will Have Lasting Asthma Symptoms Higher Genetic Risk Tied to Lifetime Asthma Suffering Asthma Test To Predict Which Children Will Grow Out Of It Steps Closer |
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Health Tip: Is Your Asthma Getting Worse?
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — Taking medications as prescribed and avoiding triggers can help keep asthma under control, but you should look for warning signs that your asthma may be worsening. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute mentions these … |
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Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
U.S. News & World Report "Urban and ethnic minority children are at an increased risk for high levels of asthma morbidity and frequent health care utilization due to asthma. Given the high level of asthma burden in these groups, and the effects that urban poverty can have on … Asthma symptoms impair sleep quality and school performance in children Worse asthma control linked to poor school work |
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