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“Smoking and mental health illnesses like depression, panic disorder, and alcohol abuse were all associated with an increased risk for suicide [in the study], but when we controlled for these things the link with asthma was still there”

New research suggests a link between asthma and an increased risk for suicide attempts in adults, but not suicidal thoughts without attempts. via WebMD Health News

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“Patients experienced less wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath.”

Scientists from the University of Arizona and Mashhad Medical University in Iran have found that the passion fruit may hold a cure for the worlds 400 million sufferers of asthma. via AndhraNews

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“When looking at a general population of patients, montelukast does not appear to be very effective”

Associate Professor of Pediatrics Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, and his colleagues also identified two biomarkers that may help physicians predict even more precisely which patients will benefit from montelukast. via Science Daily

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“Some of the attitudes this research highlights may ultimately mean patients are unwittingly storing up problems for the future.”

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Also Included In: Sports Medicine / Fitness Two in three people with asthma feel that their condition is in some way preventing them from achieving what they want from life ... via MediLexicon

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“Steroids actually accelerate bone loss”

Thousands of New Yorkers take oral steroid treatments like prednisone. It helps relieve the pain of such chronic conditions as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and asthma. via News 10 Now

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“Our findings support the hypothesis that having older siblings increases a child's risk of exposure to infectious agents before age two years, and in turn increases the child's risk for wheezing”

Washington, May 9: A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has discovered a significant link between birth order and development of asthma symptoms. via Daily India

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The Hunter Medical Research Institute and Xstrata Coal will today announce a significant research partnership which will improve the care of people with asthma in the Hunter and beyond. via Nerve News

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“As we have this dialogue with them, our hope is that it will improve their ability to manage their asthma and improve their health.”

Asthma Treatment and Symptoms Two studies that offer new insights to help adolescents and younger children improve their asthma control will be presented by researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital ... via EMaxHealth

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“The truth is there are very few drugs that are approved for children under 4.”

Doctors say more children than ever are taking medications that have not been approved for kids, putting them at risk for potentially dangerous side effects. via WBZL-TV Hollywood

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“My goal as a physician is to help reduce the number of exacerbations my patients experience and Advair 250/50 will be a critical treatment in helping meet that goal.”

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Also Included In: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses ; Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 01 May 2008 - 0:00 PDT The U.S. ... via Medical News Today

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