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Asthma Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Asthma.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,200 in Asthma

  1. Thermal treatment reduces asthma attacks, study findsRead the original story

    Mar 29, 2007 | Vancouver Sun

    A new asthma treatment that essentially burns away muscle that can make airways squeeze shut reduces by half the number of major asthma flare-ups over a year, a Canadian-led international study shows.

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    Related Topix: Health, Oakville, ON, Canada, Ontario

  2. Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the HolidaysRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | WOIO

    They're not Scrooges, but people with allergies and asthma can have bad reactions to certain holiday traditions and need to take special steps to prevent sneezing and wheezing, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology .

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Allergy, Immunology, Biology, Science, Home Gardening, Home

  3. Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control

    Yesterday | Mayo Clinic

    Premature ventricular contractions Definition Allergies and asthma: They often occur together Symptom Checker Mayo Clinic Health Manager Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control Using a peak flow meter is a simple but important part of your daily asthma management plan.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  4. Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or fluRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Mayo Clinic

    Asthma treatment: Do complementary and alternative approaches work? Definition Allergies and asthma: They often occur together Mayo Clinic Health Manager Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or flu A cold or the flu can trigger an asthma attack.

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

  5. Asthma tablets recalledRead the original story

    Yesterday | CBC

    A prescription asthma medication for children is being recalled because it contained less of the active drug than labelled, Health Canada said Friday.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, American Italian Pasta, Food, Agriculture

  6. Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist Use During Pregnancy ExaminedRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Mental Help Net

    ... of the use of beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs in pregnancy, such as terbutaline for preterm labor and albuterol for asthma. The research suggests that the drugs can cause beta 2 adrenergic receptor over-stimulation during critical prenatal ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Isoetharine (generic), Bronkosol, Medication, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins University

  7. Smart Inhalers Help Fight Asthma

    Yesterday | TMCnet

    ... their doctor's recommendations. We recently came across a couple of smart, connected medical devices designed to help asthma patients be more compliant and achieve better control over their disease which may in turn help them lead longer lives. ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  8. Amira Pharmaceuticals Announces Initial Positive Phase 1 Clinical...Read the original story

    Yesterday | Drugs.com

    ... approved for therapeutic use, there is a strong scientific rationale for this target to be a novel treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allergic rhinitis. A DP2 antagonist has the potential to be disease modifying in ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Health

  9. Advisory: One Lot of Zaditen Tablets (for Asthma) Recalled Due to Potential Health RisksRead the original story

    Yesterday | PR-inside.com

    ... -- Health Canada is advising consumers that Montreal-based Paladin Labs Inc., the manufacturer of the prescription asthma drug Zaditen, is recalling lot #440494, which is packaged as blisters of 14 - 1mg tablets. Lot #440494 has been found to have ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, American Italian Pasta, Food, Agriculture

  10. Asthma Drugs May Be Linked To Autism

    Yesterday | OfficialWire

    Common drugs for the treatment of asthma in pregnant women as well as pre-term labor may increase autism-spectrum disorder risk, U.S. researchers said.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Johns Hopkins University, Isoetharine (generic), Bronkosol, Obstetrics and Gynecology

  11. Asthma no barrier for David BeckhamRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Globe and Mail

    athletes outed Asthma no barrier for David Beckham David Beckham and Los Angeles coach Bruce Arena watch Real Salt Lake celebrate their MLS Cup victory Sunday over the Galaxy. Getty Images Soccer star's long-held secret shows that many athletes hide ...

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    Related Topix: Speed Skating, Winter Sports, Ice Skating

  12. MeditationRead the original story

    Yesterday | Netscape

    ... health, mental and mind health, emotional and spiritual health. Learn how meditation could help you to reduce asthma symptoms. Read Full Story at 1st-asthma-treatment.com>> Submitted By: Fanda To me, health is very important for building a great ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  13. Drug Makers Raise Prices in Face of Health Care ReformRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | StarNewsOnline.com

    ... drugs has risen even faster. Merck, for example, now sells daily 10-milligram pills of Singulair, the blockbuster asthma drug, at a wholesale price of $1,330 a year - $147 more than last year. Singulair is now selling at retail, on drugstore.com, ...

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    Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, University of Minnesota, Health, AARP, Medicare

  14. Asthma support at local clinics helps improve lifeRead the original story

    Yesterday | Journal-Advocate

    More than 12,000 people in eastern Colorado have asthma. With the right support, life can be normal for people with asthma.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Colorado, Colorado Government

  15. Don't suffer like Aunt BettyRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Lamar Daily News

    Editor's Note: This is the 3rd 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, Lamar, CO

  16. Number of Kids in Daycare May Affect Asthma RiskRead the original story

    Thursday | MedlinePlus

    The more other children toddlers are exposed to at day care, up to a certain point, the lower their risk of developing asthma, new research shows.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Family, Kids, Toddlers, University of Virginia

  17. Fall in Smoking Rates, Thanks to Tobacco Cessation BenefitsRead the original story

    Thursday | NowPublic

    Smokers can improve their health only stop smoking. Tobacco cessation benefit was proposed to Massachusettsa Medicaid participants that has produced an amazing 26% fall 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health

  18. Asthma, pre-term labour drugs may increase autism risk in developing fetusRead the original story

    Thursday | Newkerala.com

    Washington, Dec 3 : Drugs commonly prescribed for the treatment of asthma and pre-term labour in pregnant mothers might put kids at an increased autism risk, reveals a new study.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Isoetharine (generic), Bronkosol, Medication, Obstetrics and Gynecology

  19. Warning about cellulite creamsRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Nov 30 | Examiner.com

    ... specific ingredient that consumers should stay away from! Aminophylline This is a drug approved for the treatment of asthma. Aminophylline is commonly used in creams that promise to dissolve fat and smoothe the skin. The FDA is concerned with the ...

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    Related Topix: Aminophylline (generic), Phyllocontin, Medicine, Medication, Health

  20. New Data On Highly Effective Treatment For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal PolypsRead the original story

    Thursday | RedOrbit

    ... can reduce or eliminate the need for surgery. Furthermore, up to 50% of patients with nasal polyps suffer from asthma. Optimal treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps can improve asthma symptoms and reduce the need for asthma ...

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