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Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults
EurekAlert (press release) ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of … |
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Asthma Medication Linked with Arrhythmias in Children, Young Adults
Newswise (press release) Newswise — ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the … |
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Asthma claims two young lives
Geelong Advertiser Year 8 Saint Ignatius College student David Markov died in hospital on Tuesday after suffering an asthma attack at school on Friday, April 20. The young man, who turned 14 last month, failed to respond to medication and emergency treatment administered … |
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Millions of Americans young and old live their daily lives with asthma.
Olean Times Herald Asthma, a chronic lung disease in which the airways become inflamed, making breathing difficult, can begin in childhood but is increasingly being diagnosed in adults. A Univera Healthcare study recently found that the incidence of adult asthma is … |
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Young adult study finds asthma correlated with high-risk behaviours
Science Network Western Australia Image: ??RESEARCH from Curtin University's National Drug Research Institute has found young adults with asthma have higher rates of smoking and alcohol use compared to non-asthmatics. The “Lifestyle of Young Australian Adults with Asthma” study … |
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New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes
MSN Health & Fitness Ensure athletes with asthma are properly educated about their condition and how to recognize good or bad breathing days. A structured warm-up program may decrease their risk of an asthma attack or their reliance on asthma medications. |
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New smartphone 'asthma app' launched for children and young people
HealthCanal.com A new smartphone app that will help children and young people to better understand and manage their asthma has been developed by the NECLES* Health Innovation Education Cluster in collaboration with Queen Mary, University of London. … |
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 Deseret News |
Asthma belabors breathing, spells out long-term problems for young children
Deseret News "Diagnosing asthma early is key to keeping it under control," said Dr. Kristina McKinley, pediatric hospitalist at Intermountain Healthcare's Riverton Hospital. As one of the most common chronic diseases in children, she said asthma plagues more than 6 … |
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 NorthJersey.com |
Diagnosing asthma in young children
NorthJersey.com RIVERDALE — Asthma is a chronic condition of the airways that can cause coughing or difficulty breathing. It can be especially common in young children. But how do you know if your child has asthma? Diagnosing asthma in young children can be difficult … Lack of Health Insurance Linked to Fewer Asthma Diagnoses in Children |
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Family of a young girl who died after asthma attack want an inquiry
stv.tv Chloe McCowatt died after she was sent home when she suffered an asthma attack in May this year. Chloe McCowatt: The eight-year-old died after being admitted to Raigmore Hospital. The family of a young girl who died from a suspect asthma attack want a … FAI call over girl's asthma death Parents of girl who died of asthma demand answers Mother questions treatment given to daughter after asthma death |
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