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... the patients or evaluators who received which treatment. Now, however, in describing an alternative treatment for asthma that does not yet have top clinical ratings in this country, although it is taught in Russian medical schools and covered by ... Comment?
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Eosinophilic esophagitis responds well to swallowed fluticasone
Swallowed fluticasone reduces mucosal eosinophilia and relieves symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a meta-analysis presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Miami Beach, Florida. Comment?
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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. Comment?
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Canadian Lung Association Pays Tribute To Dr. Peter Macleod
The Canadian Lung Association today released the following statement regarding the passing away on Friday of Dr. Comment?
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Emory Conducts H1N1 Dosage Trials
The Emory-Children's Center is conducting clinical trials to find the optimal dosage of the H1N1 vaccine to administer to asthma patients, a condition that has placed them at a higher risk of developing complications and could exacerbate their asthma symptoms. Comment?
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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. Comment?
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Editor's Note: This is the 1st in a series of articles on asthma. This series is part of an asthma awareness project Network in eastern Colorado being done by the High Plains Research Community Advisory Council. Comment?
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There are not too many validated treatments for asthma. But a shallow breathing technique has provided relief I don't often write about alternative remedies for serious medical conditions. Comment?
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Inhalation Treatment for Asthma: Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Company
... the History of Medicine and Director of the Centre for Medical History at the University of Exeter . His newest work, Asthma: The Biography , is a volume in our series Biographies of Disease which we will be looking at for the next few week (read ... Comment?
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5 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
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... Difficulty breathing. Tightness in the chest, wheezing, shallow breathing, or constantly coughing are all symptoms of asthma . If a person has these symptoms or full-on asthma attacks, and they're left untreated, the muscles used for breathing can ... Comment?
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Asthma drug linked to suicide attempts, thoughts of self-harm
OTTAWA a ' The side-effects of a popular asthma medication that has been sold in Canada for 12 years has been linked to suicide attempts and thoughts of suicide, as well as feelings of depression and hostility. Comment?
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New Survey Reveals Unmet Needs In Asthma Care In The U.S.
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 emergency rooms ... Comment?
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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. Comment?
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FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval Of Bronchial Thermoplasty With Conditions
In a previous blog I discussed results from a trial of bronchial thermoplasty, a non-drug treatment where thermal energy is delivered to airways to reduce smooth muscle that narrows airways causing asthma symptoms. Comment?
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... ince the CFC to HFA transition. Have you tried to access this reduced cost inhaler? Stay up to date: subscribe to the Asthma newsletter and join the discussion in the Asthma forum . Follow me on Twitter Prev Comment?
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Heating, Air-conditioning and Carpets May be Hazardous to Your Health
... contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla. Damp Buildings a oeIf there was just one thing I could do to fix buildings, it ... Comment?
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... benadryl. I really don't know what else to do. This kid is choking from coughing so badly at night. Could this be asthma? Waiting for the dr. to get back to me but nervous that it's almost 4 and they'll close for the day before I can speak to ... Comment?
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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. Comment?
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Asthma study cites Riverside pollution effects on youths
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About six percent of all childhood asthma cases in Riverside and nine percent in Long Beach can be attributed to proximity to heavy traffic corridors, according to a University of Southern California study released Wednesday. Comment?
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New Statement Outlines ATS Positions On Research, Education, Advocacy
The ATS has issued an official statement that outlines the Society's position on research, training, education, patient care and advocacy. Comment?
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