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Scientists Focus on Factors Behind Asthma Attacks
U.S. News & World Report The University of California, San Francisco-led team found that a specific calcium-activated chloride channel called TMEM16A plays a role in the severity of asthma. The channel regulates airway secretions and smooth-muscle contraction: the major … |
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For Mild Asthma, Daily Steroids May Not Be Needed, Study Says
U.S. News & World Report 11 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people with mild to moderate asthma are routinely prescribed daily inhaled steroid medications to control the disease, but a new study suggests that may not be necessary. The study, published Sept. 12 in the Journal … Daily dose of inhaled steroids may not be necessary in mild-to-moderate asthma Asthma patients may not need daily steroids Study Questions Daily Asthma Meds |
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Sept.6 (HealthDay News) — Older people with asthma in the United States have a tougher time controlling the condition if they have poor English skills, a new study finds. In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers … Where There's an Allergy, There's a Bully |
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 Washington University in St. Louis News |
Child's Use of Certain Asthma Drugs Could Shorten Adult Height
U.S. News & World Report Researchers followed 943 children, ages 5 to 12, who were treated for mild to moderate asthma for more than four years. The children were divided into three groups. One group took the inhaled corticosteroid medication budesonide (brand names Pulmicort, … Children taking steroids for asthma are slightly shorter than peers |
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 WXIA-TV |
Hurricane Isaac Could Stir Up Allergies, Asthma
U.S. News & World Report The dramatic climate changes triggered by the storm may also cause mild to life-threatening allergy and asthma symptoms, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Experts say the hurricane's heavy rains will wash … ACAAI Cautions Asthma Patients During Hurricane Isaac Tropical Storm Isaac Can Damage Your Health Pollen count suddenly spikes |
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Stopping Controversial Asthma Drugs Could Have Downside: Study
U.S. News & World Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that asthma patients who take both long-acting beta-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid medications should be cautious about using them together once their condition is under control. Long-acting … Asthma Worsens with Step-Off Therapy Study Questions Recommendation to Discontinue LABA Therapy in Asthma … |
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 Counsel & Heal |
Smoking During Pregnancy May Cause Asthma, Wheezing in Kids
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) — New research from Sweden suggests that smoking during early pregnancy may boost the risk that preschool children will develop asthma and wheezing problems, even if the kids aren't exposed to smoke after birth. Mothers Who Smoke While Pregnant Increase Their Baby's Risk Of Asthma Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Asthma Risk in Children Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Wheeze and Asthma in Preschool … |
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 Telegraph.co.uk |
Experimental Drug May Cut Severe Asthma Attacks: Study
U.S. News & World Report About a third of people with severe asthma have what is called eosinophilic asthma, in which inflammatory cells called eosinophils cause swelling of lung airways. Standard asthma treatment with inhaled steroids isn't effective, so these patients take … Experimental drug halves attacks in hard-to-treat asthma GSK drug halves attacks in hard-to-treat asthma GSK runs to Ph3 with upbeat data on drug for severe asthma |
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 Opposing Views |
10 Worst U.S. Cities for Asthma Sufferers
Opposing Views More than 300 million people live with asthma, nearly 25 million in the United States. For many sufferers, it's all tied to their environment. So where is the asthma capital, the place where more Americans suffer? Memphis, TN has been named the top … |
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Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids With Asthma
U.S. News & World Report SUNDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) — Sleep loss is common among children with asthma who live in cities, and it is a major reason for missed school days, emergency room visits and lower levels of involvement in sports, according to new research. |
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