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Tonsil and adenoid removal reduces asthma symptoms in children
Medical Xpress Researchers from Children's Hospital and Research Center in Oakland, California, followed 105 children with asthma (7-21 years) referred for sleep study for suspected sleep apnea. Twenty-four patients with sleep apnea required T&A, of which 11 patients … |
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Mice at risk of asthma, allergies can fight off skin cancer
Medical Xpress A molecule involved in asthma and allergies has now been shown to make mice resistant to skin cancer, according to scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The molecule, called TSLP (thymic stromal lymphopoietin), is … |
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Severe allergic asthma linked to gene variation
Medical Xpress Patients with severe asthma often have poor control of the disease, despite taking their medications regularly. New drugs that target CRTh2 are now in clinical trials; their approval could lead to better treatment plans for people with very bad … |
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New research shows that GPs need to recognise occupational asthma
Medical Xpress Dr Gareth Walters, the lead author, said "Most workers with new asthma symptoms present to their GPs first, so it is important for health care professionals working in primary care to recognize when these symptoms might be caused by or related to work. |
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End your child's allergy suffering within three years
Medical Xpress When children suffer from dust mite induced allergies and asthma, finding relief can seem impossible. While there isn't a complete cure for childhood respiratory allergies, researchers have found that long term control of allergic asthma can occur … |
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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County
Medical Xpress The study also indicates that previous estimates of childhood asthma exacerbation related to air pollution may have underestimated the true burden of exposure on society. The research was published online Sept. 24, 2012, in Environmental Health … Nearly one in 10 children get asthma 'because they live near a busy road' Busy roads take asthma toll |
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Perceived stress linked to asthma, atopic disorders
Medical Xpress Perceived stress linked to asthma, atopic disorders. Perceived stress correlates with an increased risk of adult-onset asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis as well as asthma medication use, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in … |
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Children with asthma at-risk for mental health issues
Medical Xpress When the children with asthma were separated into groups depending on the severity of their condition, children with mild asthma were no different to those without asthma in terms of mental health outcomes, but children with severe or persistent asthma … |
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Language barrier linked to poorer asthma outcomes
Medical Xpress "This prospective study of elderly patients with asthma demonstrates several associations between limited English proficiency and increased asthma morbidity," the authors write. "Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanism for … Home Improvement Tips to Fight Allergies and Asthma Health Update: Ragweed Allergies Take Off |
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Addition of tiotropium effective in poorly controlled asthma
Medical Xpress For patients with poorly controlled asthma, the addition of tiotropium to standard therapy is beneficial, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the … Tiotropium significantly reduces asthma exacerbations |
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