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20 Questions About Allergy-Triggered Asthma - MSN Health & Fitness

2012-02-06

20 Questions About Allergy-Triggered AsthmaMSN Health & FitnessRobert A. Nathan, MD, is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and director of the Asthma and Allergy Associates and Research Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Q: What's the difference between asthma that ...The Overuse of Allergy Tests: They Could Do More Harm Than GoodThe AtlanticWhat four factors influence the severity of allergy season?Milwaukee Journal SentinelLafayette Chiropractor Uses Spinal Adjustments to Treat AllergiesMarketWatch (press release)all 8 news articles »

Feb

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Fills Cupid's Quiver with 10 ... - Sacramento Bee

2012-02-06

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Fills Cupid's Quiver with 10 ...Sacramento BeeBy Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Planning to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with your food-allergic sweetheart? Or is it the pollen, pet or mold allergies that have ...and more »

Feb

Combined asthma medication therapy shown to reduce attacks - Medical Xpress

2012-02-06

Combined asthma medication therapy shown to reduce attacksMedical XpressA Henry Ford Hospital study has found that using two types of common asthma medications in combination reduces severe asthma attacks. Researchers say using long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) in fixed-dose combination with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) ...and more »

Feb

Asthma a burden, but the kavadi isn't - Malaysia Star

2012-02-06

Asthma a burden, but the kavadi isn'tMalaysia Star“I h ave been battling severe asthma since I was two,” said the 30- year-old. “I have been carrying kavadi every year since I was five and although my con dition hasn't improved greatly, I have not lost my faith,'' he sa id after reaching the peak of ...and more »

Feb

Pharmacists focus on asthma treatment - Gulf Times

2012-02-06

Gulf TimesPharmacists focus on asthma treatmentGulf TimesThe session entitled “Case 3: Asthma” focused on optimal medication management for asthma patients. It was anchored by Dr Michael Fahey (of Hamad Medical Corporation), Dr Azza Abulrish (of Qatar Petroleum), and Dr Nadir Kheir, CPPD co-ordinator.

Feb

Lung Function At School Age Better Thanks To Breastfeeding - Medical News Today

2012-02-06

The InquisitrLung Function At School Age Better Thanks To BreastfeedingMedical News TodayA study by researchers in Switzerland and the UK reveals that breastfeeding is linked to enhanced lung function at school age, especially in children born to asthmatic mothers. The study is published online ahead of print publication in the American ...Breastfeeding Increases Lung Function, Combats Asthma, Study SaysThe InquisitrBreastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthmaReutersBreastfeeding OK for Moms With AsthmaWebMDall 52 news articles »

Feb

CUTTING THE RISK OF A FATAL ASTHMA ATTACK - Express.co.uk

2012-02-06

CUTTING THE RISK OF A FATAL ASTHMA ATTACKExpress.co.ukBy Laura Jackson KIMBERLEY Perrott was determined that her asthma would never hold her back. Aged 17, she was studying for a diploma in performing arts, attended dance classes most evenings and frequently performed on stage.

Feb

Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big money - Reuters

2012-02-03

Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big moneyReutersBy Amy Norton | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests. The findings suggest that "the real costs of this pollution are substantial," said lead ...and more »

Feb

Breast-feeding = Stronger lungs for babies - Mother Nature Network (blog)

2012-02-06

Mother Nature Network (blog)Breast-feeding = Stronger lungs for babiesMother Nature Network (blog)If you're a mom with asthma, you may be concerned about whether or not you could put your baby at risk for the condition by breast-feeding. Apparently, this was a legitimate concern for asthmatic moms for many years due to sketchy research on the topic ...and more »

Feb

'Attack' was panic - Gladstone Observer

2012-02-06

'Attack' was panicGladstone ObserverA MAN'S panic at what may have been an asthma attack has set him back $1400. Anthony James Karlish yesterday appeared in Gladstone Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to repeatedly driving unlicensed. The court heard how Karlish was pulled over on ...and more »

Feb

Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big money

2012-02-03

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests. The findings suggest that "the real costs of this pollution are substantial," said lead researcher Sylvia J. Brandt, of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Similar cost studies could be done in other U.S. communities, Brandt told Reuters ...

Feb

Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthma

2012-02-03

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma, than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest. Researchers said that past studies have found conflicting results when it comes to the effects of breastfeeding on kids' lungs, with some research suggesting that moms with asthma who breastfeed may be putting their ...

Feb

Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma

2012-02-03

New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows.

Jan

Online test to gauge asthma risk

2012-01-31

A new online test is being launched that will help people with asthma gauge to what extent they are at risk from a serious attack.

Jan

Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma

2012-01-24

TUESDAY, Jan. 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.

Jan

Asthma: How dust mites can relieve it by re-tuning the immune system

2012-01-30

The drug contains extracts of proteins found in dust mite droppings. This form of treatment is known as immuno-therapy.

Feb

Pharmacists focus on asthma treatment

2012-02-06

Qatar University’s College of Pharmacy (CPH) recently held the fourth session of its Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development Programme (CPPD) for the 2011 academic year which saw the attendance of 74 pharmacists from hospital, clinics and community practice settings throughout Qatar.

Feb

Combined asthma medication therapy shown to reduce attacks

2012-02-06

A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that using two types of common asthma medications in combination reduces severe asthma attacks.Researchers say using long-acting beta-agonists in fixed-dose combination with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) appear to reduce asthma attacks as well as or better than corticosteroids alone. Patient groups who had in greatest benefits were patients 18 and older ...

Jan

Asthma Ski Day brings active participants to Snö Mountain

2012-01-30

An onlooker would have a hard time spotting the 65 children with asthma enjoying Snö Mountain's slopes on Sunday afternoon at the 29th annual Asthma Ski Day. And that's the idea, said event founder Dr. Mel Wolk.

Jan

Asthma Rates And Costs Rise Due To Traffic Pollution

2012-01-27

An international study of asthma, published in the early online version of the European Respiratory Journal, has for the first time, included the number of incidents caused by air pollution and shows that the costs for childhood asthma have risen sharply...

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