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Heavy Kids May Not Respond as Well to Asthma Meds
U.S. News & World Report By Kathleen Doheny SUNDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) — Overweight children may not respond as well to common asthma medicines known as inhaled corticosteroids, new research finds. As a result, they may need more of the long-term control medication, … |
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Study probes US asthma control
World First Travel Insurance People with breathing problems travelling to the United States should ensure they have travel insurance with medical conditions after a survey analysed the country's asthma control levels. The study of 1000 asthma sufferers showed that nearly half of … |
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Action Line: Life insurance rates depend on risk classes
Tulsa World Asthma: Well-managed asthma sufferers can breathe easy. Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in which the airways suddenly and unexpectedly constrict, causing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and a tightening of the chest. |
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Asthma workshop at World of Wonders Science Museum this weekend
Lodi News-Sentinel The World of Wonders Science Museum in Downtown Lodi will host Asthmanology this weekend, where kids and parents will get to learn hands-on all about asthma. The event will be held from 10 am to 3 pm and will include information on what triggers asthma … |
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Online test for asthma sufferers
World First Travel Insurance Asthma sufferers will soon be able to calculate how at-risk they are from a serious attack thanks to a new online test. Set up by charity Asthma UK, the new website will allow sufferers to gauge their danger zone, and access advice on how to control … |
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Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs
U.S. News & World Report 3 (HealthDay News) –Breast-feeding is associated with improved lung function in school-age children, particularly those with asthmatic mothers, a new study says. Swiss and UK researchers analyzed data from nearly 1500 UK children who were born between … |
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Asthma and bacteria link discovered
World First Travel Insurance Parents taking asthmatic children on holiday may be interested in research that claims some cases of the condition may be caused by an allergic reaction to a common environmental bacteria. Experts at the University of California's Veterans Affairs … Asthma Causes may be all Around you |
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Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma
U.S. News & World Report 24 (HealthDay News) — Children with asthma who don't have heartburn and other signs of gastroesophageal reflux don't get additional asthma control from acid-reducing medications, according to new research. And, taking these medications when there are … |
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Asthma travelling guidance issued
World First Travel Insurance … if they're more than 100ml to comply with current regulations. Also people were advised to keep their medication in its original packaging, with the labelling clear and easy to read. The NHS has issued guidance for people with asthma wanting to fly. |
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Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy: Study
U.S. News & World Report 20 (HealthDay News) — A new study found no statistically significant link between asthma medication use during pregnancy and common birth defects. However, the study did find a positive association between some rare birth defects and mothers with … |
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