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Asthma Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Asthma.

Results 1 - 20 of 708 in Asthma

  1. Breathing easierRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | HeraldTribune.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Woodstock, NY

  2. Eosinophilic esophagitis responds well to swallowed fluticasoneRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Rehab Management

    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.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Fluticasone (generic), Flovent, Immunology, Biology, Science, Health, Miami-Beach, FL, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

  3. Does Your Job Make You Itch and Wheeze?Read the original story

    18 hrs ago | Newswise

    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.

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    Related Topix: Health, CPU, Science / Technology, Immunology, Biology, Science, Kansas City, MO, University of Missouri

  4. Canadian Lung Association Pays Tribute To Dr. Peter MacleodRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | Medical News Today

    The Canadian Lung Association today released the following statement regarding the passing away on Friday of Dr.

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    Related Topix: Health

  5. Emory Conducts H1N1 Dosage TrialsRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | The Emory Wheel

    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.

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Medicine, University of Virginia, University of Pittsburgh, Influenza, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  6. Oral Contraceptives May Help Treat AsthmaRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | MedicineNet

    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.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Canada, World News, Alberta

  7. Living with asthmaRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 27 | Brush News-Tribune

    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.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Fort Morgan, CO, Brush, CO

  8. It gives a breatherRead the original story

    Monday | The Hindu

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  9. Inhalation Treatment for Asthma: Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball CompanyRead the original story

    Monday | OUPblog

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Science / Technology, Inventions

  10. 5 Symptoms You Shouldn't IgnoreRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday | Fitsugar

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  11. Asthma drug linked to suicide attempts, thoughts of self-harmRead the original story

    Jul 7, 2009 | Canada.com

    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.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, North America, Canada, World News, Depression, Singulair, Montelukast (generic), Medication

  12. New Survey Reveals Unmet Needs In Asthma Care In The U.S.Read the original story

    Sunday Nov 8 | MediLexicon

    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 ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  13. Farmer finds way to beat asthma triggersRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Fort Morgan Times

    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.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Weldona, CO, Wiggins, CO

  14. FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval Of Bronchial Thermoplasty With ConditionsRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | About.com

    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.

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    Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Health

  15. $9 Asthma InhalerRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | About.com

    ... 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

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Medication, Albuterol (generic), Ventolin, Proventil

  16. Heating, Air-conditioning and Carpets May be Hazardous to Your HealthRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | Kansas City InfoZine

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Immunology, Biology, Science

  17. Vicks/socks combo?Read the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Baby Center

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Benadryl, Diphenhydramine (generic), Medicine

  18. Entest BioMedical, Inc. Sees Substantial Opportunities In Treatment...

    Friday Nov 6 | Medical News Today

    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.

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    Related Topix: Copd, Medicine, Health, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  19. Asthma study cites Riverside pollution effects on youthsRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Nov 6 | Lake Elsinore Valley News

    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.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Long Beach, CA, University of Southern California

  20. New Statement Outlines ATS Positions On Research, Education, AdvocacyRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Medical News Today

    The ATS has issued an official statement that outlines the Society's position on research, training, education, patient care and advocacy.

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    Related Topix: Health Care Policy, Health