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HealthDay – THURSDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of children
with asthma in the United States who use a prescription “controller”
medicine has nearly doubled since the late 1990s, a new federal government
report finds.
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Use of Asthma Controller Meds on the Rise Among U.S. Kids
U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of children with asthma in the United States who use a prescription "controller" medicine has nearly doubled since the late 1990s, a new federal government report finds. The analysis of data from the … |
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Asthma sufferers: Primatene Mist not available in U.S. after December 31, 2011
Examiner.com Primatene Mist has been used for years to treat mild asthma sysmptoms. It's the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold in the United States, at pharmacies like Walgreen's and CVS, which have locations in Huntsville. The FDA released information … |
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Best Hospitals in the U.S. Named, 7 Are Good for Children's Asthma
International Business Times By IB Times Staff Reporter | September 15, 2011 5:24 PM EDT The hospitals all scored 90 percent or more and are recognized for their performance in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical and children's asthma. … Joint Commission Top Hospitals List Shuns Academic Medical Centers Top Performing Hospitals Listed in Joint Commission Report National report cites Southern Hills, MountainView hospitals as top performers |
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Health Tip: Coping With a Pet Allergy
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — Just because you or your child has a pet allergy doesn't mean Fido or Fifi has to move out, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology says. Do your best to avoid kissing and hugging pets. … |
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Health Tip: Recognizing Asthma in Children
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — Asthma can develop in children of any age, but symptoms typically begin by age 5, the Cleveland Clinic says. Frequent coughing spells that occur during playtime, laughing or at night. A perceived tightness of the neck or chest … Health Tip: Recognizing Asthma in Children |
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Switch to Powder-Free Latex Gloves Cuts Health Workers' Allergy Risk
U.S. News & World Report … and Environmental Medicine, received funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has more about latex allergy. |
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9/11 Tied to Increase in Acid Reflux Disease
U.S. News & World Report The current analysis backs up previous indications that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms are more likely to develop in those who also have asthma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But GERD symptoms showed up independent of … |
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Climate Change May Trigger More Asthma Emergencies
U.S. News & World Report 2 (HealthDay News) — Climate change may increase children's asthma-related visits to hospital emergency departments in the next decade. The prediction was made by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers using regional and atmospheric models. … Climate Change May Trigger More Asthma Emergencies |
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Kids of Unhealthy, Disadvantaged Moms More Likely to Be Sickly
U.S. News & World Report They are also more likely to score lower on surveys of well-being, have a significantly greater risk of developing asthma and/or a learning disability and are more likely to make emergency department visits. Genetics are not the only cause of these … Mothers' poor health impairs children's well-being, not only due to genetics |
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