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US Doctors Link Gene to Childhood Asthma
About one in 15 Americans has asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Hakonarson said allergies are involved in about 85 percent ... Asthma Gene May Show Connection to Allergies, Way to TreatmentsBusinessWeek Childhood asthma genetic link identifiedCBC.ca
Thu, Dec 24 | from ABC News
Steroid Inhalers Preserve Lung Function in Asthmatic Smokers Too
Smokers with newly diagnosed asthma are likely to derive a similar benefit from inhaled budesonide, in terms of lung function, as their nonsmoking ... and more »
Thu, Dec 24 | from rtmagazine.com
'Tis the season to be stressed
12 • Lungs breathe harder and faster in response to stress, which can cause problems for those with asthma or lung disease. Stress can trigger asthma ... and more »
Wed, Dec 23 | from Bend Bulletin
Federal funding OK'd for Kaweah Delta Health Care District's asthma project
San Joaquin Valley air has been deemed among the worst in the country, which exacerbates asthma symptoms for sufferers. In 2008, Kaweah Delta treated close ... Asthma Program Continues in Tulare Co.KMJ Now all 3 news articles »
Wed, Dec 23 | from Visalia Times-Delta
During a Cold Could Be a Signal For
Children who wheeze when they have a common cold early in life are more likely to develop asthma. healthline.com
Wed, Dec 23 | from healthline.com
Is Santa at Risk for Lung Cancer? - About - News & Issues
About - News & Issues (blog) Is Santa at Risk for Lung Cancer? About - News & Issues (blog) Moms of kids, especially moms of kids with lung problems like asthma outraged. Not to speak of the litigation risk. And Mrs. Claus would be so disappointed ...
Tue, Dec 22 | from lungcancer.about.com
Gene variant connected with lung function and risk of COPD
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are obstructive airway diseases that involve chronic inflammation of the lower respiratory tract. ... Matrix Metalloproteinase 12, Asthma, and COPDNew England Journal of Medicine (subscription)
Sat, Dec 19 | from Frontier India Defence and Strategic
Educated people suffer less from asthma
According to researchers, having less than 12 years of formal schooling is associated with worse asthma symptoms. Drs. Kim Lavoie and Simon Bacon from the ... and more »
Wed, Dec 16 | from Times of India
Watch Tower: 2010 declared as Year of the Lung
This can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night. When asthma symptoms become worse ... Health experts hold lung disease conferenceOttawa Citizen Smoking Killing Millions in ChinaNTDTV all 7 news articles »
Wed, Dec 9 | from Central Chronicle
Review Finds Home Management Program For Children With Asthma Can ...
Because children have smaller airways than adults, asthma is especially serious for them. Some of the symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night, according to ...
Thu, May 28 | from All Headline News
How To Do Work: Asthma
Author: howtodoworkwithlaure Keywords: asthma dealing with asthma asthma symptoms how to do work Added: May 19, 2009
Tue, May 19 | from YouTube
How To: Seasonal Allergies & Asthma Information
None Author: WestsideSales Keywords: aprilaire dust pollen allergies how-to pet dander sinus relief Added: April 7, 2009
Tue, Apr 7 | from YouTube
Asthma care slammed in review
New Zealand historically had the highest mortality rate for asthma, while five-year survival rates for lung cancer sufferers, at 10 per cent, ... Report slams 'third world' respiratory care TVNZ Overhaul of respiratory services called for Otago Daily Times
Thu, Feb 12 | from New Zealand Herald
How To: Use of Peak flowmeter
This is an instructional video for respiratory therapists on how to instruct use of a peak flowmeter. Author: zobeckd Keywords: peak flowmeter breath respiratory asthma Added: February 11, 2009
Wed, Feb 11 | from YouTube
Opinion: New asthma inhalers eco-friendly, but costly
The new inhalers do have a weaker spray and feel," said Francene Lifson, executive director at the California chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation ... New inhalers cause problems for some asthma sufferers Sammamish Review New inhalers help environment, not just breathing Herald...
Tue, Jan 20 | from Richmond Times Dispatch
How To: Bottle spacer construction
Step-by-step demonstration of how to build an spacer for asthma medication using a plastic water bottle Author: stevemccrosky Keywords: asthma spacer appropriate technology inhaler Added: January 14, 2009
Wed, Jan 14 | from YouTube
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