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Asthma Treatments Fail Older Patients More Often: Study
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, June 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Asthma treatments, especially inhaled corticosteroids, are less likely to work for older patients, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at 1,200 patients with mild-to-moderate asthma, and found that … |
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Aerobic Exercise Can Help Curb Asthma, Study Shows
U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, June 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Workouts that really get the heart pumping may help ease asthma in people with the respiratory condition, a new Brazilian study finds. Researchers led by Celso Carvalho of the University of Sao Paolo School … Public Release: 10-Jun-2015 Aerobic exercise seems to curb asthma severity … Aerobic exercise seems to curb asthma severity and improves quality of life Aerobic Exercise May Reduce Asthma Severity |
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ER Visits for Asthma Rising Among Kids in California
U.S. News & World Report Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18 percent for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6 percent for children under 5 between 2005 and 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by … Asthma Sending More Kids to California ERs Asthma visits to ER are on the rise for OC children |
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Soy Supplements Won't Ease Asthma, Study Finds
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Despite hints from prior research that soy supplements might help asthma patients breathe easier, a major new study finds the nutrient has no beneficial effect on lung function. "This study highlights why it is … Soy supplements don't improve asthma Soy Supplements Don't Help With Asthma Severity |
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Can Asthma Protect Men From Prostate Cancer?
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, May 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests, but does not prove, that men with asthma may be less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer or to die from the disease. Researchers found that men with asthma were 29 percent less … |
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COPD, Asthma and the Environment
U.S. News & World Report While smoking remains the major cause of COPD – the combined term for emphysema, bronchitis and some forms of asthma – about one-quarter of people affected are nonsmokers. Some have a genetic form of COPD. And for others, environmental factors … |
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Free Asthma Screenings for Children at Asthma Awareness Month Event
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) (Lenexa, Kan., May 14, 2015) – Asthma is a major public health issue, affecting nearly 23 million people and disproportionately affecting low-income and minority communities. Although there is no cure for asthma yet, asthma can be controlled through … |
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EPA: Learning Triggers Key to Preventing Asthma Attacks
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) WASHINGTON – One in 10 kids in America suffers from asthma, and communities of color and low-income families are disproportionately impacted. During Asthma Awareness Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes two leading asthma … World Asthma Day: Summer weather is equally bad for Asthma just like winter … |
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Spirometry underutilized for asthma management in U.S. adults
News-Medical.net Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found, for the first time, that spirometry was underutilized for asthma diagnosis and management in U.S. adults from 2001 to 2011, despite it's accuracy, cost effectiveness and … UTMB study shows cost-effective, expert recommended asthma test … |
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Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: Study
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they've identified a gene that affects whether children with asthma respond to corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for chronic asthma and acute asthma attacks, … Scientists find potential new therapy for hard-to-treat pediatric asthma patients Genetic variance explains poor response to common asthma medications Genetic Variance Explains Poor Response to Asthma Medications |
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