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Millions of asthma sufferers 'misuse their medication'
Home >> Entertainment >> Millions of asthma sufferers 'misuse their medication' MILLIONS of asthmatics could be taking their medication incorrectly, according to a leading pharmacist.
Exercise-induced asthma: Preventive steps can ease symptoms
Definition If you cough, wheeze or feel out of breath during or after exercise, it may be more than exertion causing your symptoms.
Child asthma, mother's depression linked
Maternal depression may aggravate a child's asthma but how often a child had symptoms did not seem to affect the mother's symptoms, U.S. researchers said.
Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
People's genetic makeup has been shown to affect how they respond to asthma medications, but a new study finds that many people respond well to a particular combination treatment regardless of their genes.
'Model' tobacco cessation program reduces smoking rate by 26%
A "model" tobacco cessation benefit offered to Massachusetts' Medicaid participants has produced an astounding 26% drop in smoking rates in only two and a half years, and has already been linked to decreases in heart attacks , hospitalizations for asthma and COPD, and a significant decrease in birth complications.
Mother, daughter active with asthma
Megan Kaiser, 12, of Sterling, was diagnosed with asthma when she was 18 months old.
Asthma drug developer raises $17 million
Last week asthma drug developer Altair Therapeutics raised $17 million in a Series A funding round that was led by Domain Associates and capped a two-year startup financing period.
Sterling wheat farmer knows how to control his asthma
Imagine trying to perform your daily routine while sucking on a straw. That's how Del Northrup, of New Raymer, describes living with asthma.
New England Journal of Medicine
Emergence of Oseltamivir-Resistant Pandemic H1N1 Virus during Prophylaxis
To the Editor: Neuraminidase inhibitors are recommended for treatment of severe illness caused by the 2009 pandemic influenza A virus, and their use has also been advocated for postexposure prophylaxis in high-risk persons.
Albuterol side effects in kids: What's normal?
Dr. Li is chair of the Division of Allergic Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine and a board-certified asthma and allergy specialist.
Support for asthma sufferers improves quality of life
Editor's note: This is the final in a series of articles for a community program to raise awareness about asthma and the Asthma Toolkits program by the High Plains Research Network.
'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Women with asthma may notice that their asthma symptoms get worse at certain times of the month.
Severe asthma attacks in kids averted by fluticasone/salmeterol combo
In asthmatic children, treatment with fluticasone plus salmeterol is associated with fewer serious exacerbations and lower medical costs compared to the use of an inhaled corticosteroid plus montelukast.
Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Asthma Risk
Nov. 5, 2009 -- The popular pain and fever reliever acetaminophen may be linked with an increased risk of asthma in children and adults, according to a new research review of previously published studies by Canadian researchers.
Does Your Job Make You Itch and Wheeze?
Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are two of the most common work-related health issues facing workers worldwide, according to experts presenting the latest research at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Miami Beach, Fla.
Heating, Air-Conditioning and Carpets May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Miami Beach, Fla.
Entest BioMedical, Inc. Sees Substantial Opportunities In Treatment...
David Koos, Chairman and CEO of Entest BioMedical, Inc. , stated that the Company's unique treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease , currently in development, can lead to substantial revenue opportunities.
Farmer finds way to beat asthma triggers
Dan Babcock, who works on a farm between Wiggins and Weldona and has asthma that can be triggered by seasonal allergies, has found ways to manage his asthma despite the many allergens he comes into contact with in the course of his work.
Oral Contraceptives May Help Treat Asthma
Nov. 6, 2009 -- Treatment with oral contraceptives may benefit premenopausal women with asthma, even if their asthma symptoms are not strongly linked to their monthly menstrual cycles, early research suggests.
New Survey Reveals Unmet Needs in Asthma Care in the U.S.
Newswise - In the past year, an estimated more than one million patients were hospitalized and nearly three million visited emergency rooms in the United States as a result of asthma, according to a new comprehensive national survey.1, 2 Additionally, approximately one in three asthma patients 12 and older surveyed were hospitalized, visited ...
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