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Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Close to half of U.S. adults over 40 who have trouble breathing due to asthma or COPD still continue to smoke, federal health officials reported Wednesday. The findings highlight the difficulty facing many … About 1 in 7 Older Adults Has Some Form of Lung Disease: CDC US Lung Obstruction Rates Steady at About 15% |
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Holiday Trimmings Can Trigger Allergies
U.S. News & World Report "The dust from the boxes and on the decorations that have been packed away in dank basements or dusty attics is triggering reactions in my allergy and asthma patients," Dr. Rachna Shah, an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University Chicago Stritch … |
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No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy, Asthma in Kids: Study
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Taking acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, during pregnancy or giving it to young children does not raise the risk of childhood asthma, a new study finds. Concerns have been raised that the use of … |
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Asthma Raises Heart Attack Risk, Research Suggests
U.S. News & World Report SUNDAY, Nov. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from asthma who have to take medication every day to control it may face an increased risk of heart attack, new research suggests. And a second study confirms that having active asthma also … Patients with active asthma at higher risk for heart attack, research shows Having Asthma Could Double Your Risk of a Heart Attack Asthma May Put the Heart in Peril |
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Poor Quality Housing Tied to Higher Asthma Rates Among Kids
U.S. News & World Report That means that, "local agencies that enforce housing policies can partner with health care systems to target pediatric asthma care," Beck said in a hospital news release. "These agencies retain data that can be used to pinpoint potential clusters of … |
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Halloween Safety Tips for Kids With Asthma
U.S. News & World Report Hayrides and haunted houses are exciting adventures that can lead to asthma flare-ups. Make sure children carry their quick-relief inhaler with them at all times so they can use it at the first sign of worsening symptoms. Children who've had breathing … |
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U.S. asthma drug costs to jump 50% by 2023
Managed Care magazine Spending on medications to fight asthma will increase from $16 billion in 2013 to $23 billion in 2023 in the eight countries where most of these drugs are purchased, and one of the main drivers will be new products for severe asthma, according to a … |
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New Clues to How Colds Can Spur Asthma Attacks
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have pinpointed a molecule that may trigger potentially life-threatening asthma attacks brought on by colds. The researchers say this finding could offer a target for new drugs to be developed to … Scientists find potential way to treat cold-triggered asthma Why the Common Cold Worsens Asthma |
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Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Exposure in the womb to household chemicals known as phthalates might increase a child's future risk of developing asthma, Columbia University researchers reported in a new study. Children had nearly … |
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Few Students With Asthma, Allergies Have School Emergency Plan
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Too few students with asthma and food allergies have emergency plans in place at school, which can leave the schools inadequately prepared in a health crisis, a new survey finds. Just half of students with … |
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