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Helena Independent Record |
Column: People with asthma may be struggling to breathe this winter
Helena Independent Record Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Its symptoms are periodic wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and a tight chest. In Lewis and Clark County, almost 14 percent of adults report having had asthma at some point in their lives. |
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Winter sees spurt in asthma symptoms in UAE
Yahoo! Maktoob News As the Middle East witnesses one of its worst winter storms in decades this month, asthma sufferers throughout the UAE may find themselves reaching for their inhalers more often than usual. As if airborne dust from the continued construction works and … |
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Michigan State University Extension |
Winter asthma – don't let it take your breath away
Michigan State University Extension For many people, asthma attacks may happen more often in the winter. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Staff Neurosurgeon, Emory Clinic; CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, “almost all asthma is allergic. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential in … |
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22 million American asthma sufferers at risk this winter
WDAM-TV Gayle Richardson is breathing easier these days since she has her asthma under control. But certain things trigger her condition, especially this time of year. "I have more issues with asthma in the wintertime because of the colds and the flu virus … |
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Doctors say winter weather can trigger asthma symptoms
WGEM Dr. Jason Knuffman with Blessing Hospital says coughing, chest tightness, and wheezing are just some of the asthma symptoms that can become worse because of the cold. He says it's important those with asthma make sure they have one thing wherever … |
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The Doctor is in: Asthma in the Winter
WSAW This week, Dr. Eric Penniman stopped by Sunrise 7 Thursday morning to talk about how the cold weather affects people with asthma. Penniman said 7 percent of the population has asthma, and some of the people who have it are children. Those people are … |
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OzarksFirst.com |
Triggers for Winter Asthma
OzarksFirst.com "I have more issues with asthma in the wintertime because of the colds and the flu virus that are floating around, if I get something like that, it will definitely have a stronger effect on me." This is common in people with the chronic lung condition … Smart Woman: Winter Asthma Triggers Flu, Colds harder for asthma sufferers Winter months bring more challenges for asthma sufferers |
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Big Country Homepage |
Smart Woman: Winter Asthma Triggers
Big Country Homepage "Because their airways are very hyper-sensitive, they're already inflamed, so the virus does more damage in the asthmatic patients than they would do in somebody who doesn't have asthma," Stanley Fineman said. Inflamed and swollen lungs can make it … Asthmatics must be careful in the cold, dry months |
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NBCNews.com |
Health department offers info on winter and asthma
West of the I Respiratory viruses can be a trigger for someone with asthma. If a person with asthma gets the flu they are at an increased risk for a severe asthma attack and serious complications. Also, children with asthma are experiencing more severe symptoms from … Flu epidemic hits U.S. early this year 'Severe' flu season could grip US, CDC doc warns Onondaga County reports season's first flu death |
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Treatment Gave Freedom to Winter Haven Woman With Severe Asthma
The Ledger Dr. Jesse Romeu-Velez, a pulmonologist, uses an image of the inside of a lung and a lung map at Winter Haven Hospital on Thursday to explain the bronchial thermoplasty procedure he uses to treat asthma patients. PAUL CRATE | LEDGER MEDIA GROUP. |
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