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AstraZeneca announced that it has received a licence by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for its oral targeted anti-cancer drug, gefitinib, for EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase) activating mutation positive patients with Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer and accounts for 80% of all lung cancer cases.
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-- 26 confirmed cases in Wales, with 9 new cases: - A 25-year-old male from Cardiff who is a healthcare worker at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The infection is related to travel and not to another case of swine flu in a healthcare worker at the same hospital. Close contacts, including patients and staff, are being identified and will be offered antiviral medicine. The case is no longer in work and there is no further risk to patients or staff at the hospital.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Yesterday MPs debated the discrimination that people with a lung condition can experience when they travel on planes. People with lung conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Pulmonary Hypertension often require additional supplementary oxygen due to the low levels of oxygen in their blood. However, due to the policies set by airline companies, it is both expensive and difficult for people who need supplementary oxygen to plan and use air travel.
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Throwing "swine flu parties" in an attempt to get immunity against the virus while it is a fairly mild form is not a good idea, the BMA said yesterday, 1 July 2009. Reports have emerged of people intentionally mixing with friends who have flu. Their reasoning is that it is best to be infected before the winter when the virus could become more deadly.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Since being declared a pandemic earlier this month, swine flu has continued to cause concern for many people across the world, not least those in high risk groups such as people with diabetes. Now renamed influenza A(H1N1), swine flu is a respiratory disease that could lead to complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. It has some elements of a virus found in pigs but cannot be transferred from pigs to humans.
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While screening for possible pulmonary emboli using pulmonary CT angiography, a new study shows that radiologists can effectively lower the patient radiation dose by approximately 44% and improve vascular enhancement without deterioration of image quality, according to a study performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. A total of 400 patients believed to have a pulmonary embolism were evaluated using pulmonary CT angiography.
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In two recent COPD studies sponsored by DEY LP, PARI's LC Plus nebulizer and PRONEB compressors (Ultra and Ultra II) were used to show that nebulized formoterol fumarate (Perforomist, DEY LP, Mylan Inc.) improves pulmonary function. "We are pleased that researchers chose PARI products as the exclusive nebulizer systems for recent studies comparing maintenance treatments for COPD. Sutherland et al.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Amira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced initial positive data from a Phase 1 clinical study of AM211, the company's oral selective antagonist of the DP2 (also known as CRTH2) receptor. The interim results demonstrate that a sustained pharmacodynamic (PD) effect can be achieved with a single dose of AM211. The pharmacokinetic profile indicates safety multiples as compared to exposures observed in safety species.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Croup is a common respiratory condition characterized by inflammation of the upper airways that often occurs in infants and children. The result is a swelling and narrowing of the larynx (voice box) and trachea (wind pipe) that results in a harsh, barking cough. Although croup is usually not a serious condition, it can be scary for children and parents. When combined with breathing difficulties, croup can become a severe and life-threatening condition.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq updated Canadians on the H1NI flu virus response and reemphasized the Government of Canada's ongoing collaboration with its national and international partners to manage the spread of this virus. The Minister and Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. David Butler-Jones will be participating in an international meeting on the global response to H1N1 flu virus in Cancun, Mexico from July 1-3.
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Researchers at St George's, University of London have been awarded £4.3 million by the Wellcome Trust for the development of a unique new class of drugs to target the root cause of asthma and allergies. The new Allergen Delivery Inhibitors may be superior to existing medicines, which mainly relieve symptoms. The research team, led by Professor Clive Robinson, has identified novel, drug-like chemical compounds that combat asthma and allergic diseases of the nose, eyes and skin.
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-- 17 confirmed cases in Wales, with 0 new cases. -- There are 5 clinically presumed cases in Wales including 1 new case: - An 18-year-old male from Bridgend County Borough directly linked to a confirmed case in Exeter. Close contacts have been identified. He has been offered antiviral medicine and is recovering well. Up until now, the NPHS has been testing everyone who has potentially come into contact with swine flu and who has symptoms.
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DOR BioPharma, Inc.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Sosei Group Corporation ("Sosei"; TSE Mothers Index: 4565) and Vectura Group plc ("Vectura"; LSE: VEC) announce the commencement of a Phase III clinical study by Novartis, with NVA237, a once-daily, long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). NVA237 is a dry powder formulation for oral inhalation of glycopyrronium bromide, a LAMA with a rapid onset of activity. The study has now appeared on clinicaltrials.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
MedImmune continues to advance its commitment to pediatric research with today's announcement of the first observational prospective study designed to assess the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among preterm infants 32-to-35 weeks gestational age (GA) in outpatient settings during their first year of life. The study also seeks to gather virology data regarding the national onset of the RSV season across the four geographic regions established by the U.S.
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An article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet reports the findings of the INSPIRE trial on treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) with interferon gamma-1b (Ifn-g1b). It is written by Professor Talmadge E King Jr, of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA and his team. Results show no improvement in survival compared with placebo. There is no effective treatment for IPF which is a fatal disease.
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The American Lung Association calls on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen the national ambient air quality standards for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). EPA is expected to release its proposal to revise this public health standard that has remained unchanged since 1971. Changes to the national air quality standard for NO2 pollution will become the new official limit on this air pollutant that each county in the nation must meet.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Eighty percent of Canadians believe Canada's airlines should offer some pet-free flights to protect the health and safety of passengers and crew members, according to a new survey released today by The Canadian Lung Association. The findings come as Air Canada prepares to join WestJet in allowing pets to travel in the passenger cabin of airplanes - pet allergens can trigger serious or even life-threatening reactions in people with lung diseases like asthma and COPD.
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Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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Health professionals are being given clear guidelines for prescribing particular antibiotics in different diagnostic scenarios in the latest National Prescribing Service (NPS) education program, Management of specific respiratory tract infections.
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's annual release of state-by-state quality data continues to give states mixed reviews for the quality of care they provide. As in previous years, AHRQ's 2008 State Snapshots show that no state does well or poorly on all quality measures. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is also releasing state-by-state reports on the health care status quo.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of the sanofi-aventis Group (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), announced that the company has been able to increase the supply of its Hib-containing vaccines to enable the return to a full series of vaccinations for U.S. children. Based on the increased supply, on July 1, the U.S.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
The American Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society have released official standards for clinical trials and practice with respect to the assessment of asthma. The statement appears in the July 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. "In the past, there has been no standard way of assessing asthma.
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Strep throat is a sore throat caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus. Sore throat is a term for any situation where the throat feels scratchy, tender, and possibly painful. Strep throat is a type of sore throat. Sore throat may be caused by bacteria or viruses, while strep throat is only caused by bacteria. The term strep throat is more commonly used in the USA and Canada, compared to other English speaking countries.
Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today
New research1 conducted by Asthma UK suggests that people with asthma are struggling to afford the medicines they need to stay well and out of hospital, and that this situation has been made even worse since the recession began.
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots
Category: Health News
Created: 6/27/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/29/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: 1 Million Swine Flu Cases in U.S.
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments
Category: Health News
Created: 6/20/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/22/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: 4 Asthma Drugs Get New Precaution
Category: Health News
Created: 6/15/2009
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds
Category: Health News
Created: 6/5/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/5/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Health Issues in Childhood Often Show Up in Adulthood
Category: Health News
Created: 6/3/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/3/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Yoga Helps Those With Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 5/30/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/1/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Health Highlights: May 28, 2009
Category: Health News
Created: 5/29/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/29/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Health Highlights: May 27, 2009
Category: Health News
Created: 5/28/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/28/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 5/28/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/28/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Unvaccinated Kids Getting Whooping Cough
Category: Health News
Created: 5/26/2009
Last Editorial Review: 5/26/2009
MedicineNet Asthma General
Title: Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 5/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/30/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
Category: Health News
Created: 6/27/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/29/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 1/31/2005 10:49:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Causes
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 1/27/2006
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots
Category: Health News
Created: 6/17/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/17/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Colonoscopy Risks Increase With Age and Illness
Category: Health News
Created: 6/16/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/16/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Lung CT Scans Produce False Alarms
Category: Health News
Created: 6/1/2009
Last Editorial Review: 6/1/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: New Use for Active Ingredient of Cialis
Category: Health News
Created: 6/1/2009
Last Editorial Review: 6/1/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Health Highlights: May 28, 2009
Category: Health News
Created: 5/29/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/29/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Health Highlights: May 27, 2009
Category: Health News
Created: 5/28/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/28/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Compression Stockings Offer Little Benefit After Stroke
Category: Health News
Created: 5/28/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/28/2009
MedicineNet Lung Conditions General
Title: Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms
Category: Health News
Created: 5/20/2009 9:41:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2009
Medindia Health News - Asthma

Australian researchers have suggested a simple and natural remedy for reducing the intensity of asthma attacks or even p
Medindia Health News - Asthma

Indian pharmaceutical major Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited Friday announced the launch of a branded once-a-day inhaler for
Medindia Health News - Asthma

According to new research, asthma is also caused by hereditary predisposition. Atopy is a determining factor in new case
Medindia Health News - Asthma

A new study unveils the possible link between widely used childhood medicines and the risk of developing allergies and e
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Colour is always pleasurable to the eye and so are coloured veggies for the body.
According to a study led
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Leptin is a hormone and is already been shown to be associated with asthma in children. It is also seen from reports tha
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A new study has said that infants who are exposed to antibiotics in the first year of their life face the risk of develo
Medindia Health News - Asthma

The prevalence of asthma in Australian society has steadily increased over the last 10 years, a survey has found. The si
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Daphne Koinis Mitchell, PhD, with the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center (BHCRC) and Brown Medical School studied
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Australian scientists are of the opinion that older adults with asthma are highly prone to developing cancer and heart d
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A study conducted by researchers at Washington University has highlighted a new combination drug treatment for asthma an
Medindia Health News - Asthma

Pregnant women who suffer from asthmatic symptoms, carrying a girl foetus are more likely to go through severe asthma sy
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According to a report by North America's environmental watchdog agency there is an increase in the rates of childhood as
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A measure of how fast a person can exhale can now be used to predict the possibility of an asthma attack before a month
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According to study a mathematical model has been devised that can predict the potential attack of asthma.
Th
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A strong genetic link has been discovered by the University of Washington researchers between obesity and asthma. The re
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Besides strengthening the bones Vitamin D has been found to be effective in treatment of resistant asthma.
Pati
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Asthma can be triggered by exposure to endotoxins in the house, according to the American Journal of Respiratory and Cri
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An international team of researchers has revealed that the inhalers which asthmatics use for symptomatic relief will inc
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New research shows that asthma patients who are under the care of an allergist report fewer asthma control problems and
Medindia Health News - Asthma

The drive against fast foods catches on with yet another research study which says that eating junk food may raise the r
Medindia Health News - Asthma

Xolair (omalizumab) drug is found to be useful in treating patients with severe asthma and the new drug is approved by t
Medindia Health News - Asthma

Professor Ashley Woodcock and his team from the University of Manchester have found 16 types of potentially harmful fung
Medindia Health News - Asthma

A study conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental interventions on asthma incidence has suggested that ho
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Charges have been held against, a London based leading drug company, GlaxoSmithKline for having presented incorrect data
Medindia Health News - Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common breathing problems encountered by many in day-to-day life. In the recent years, there h
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It may be possible to treat severe asthma now by blocking a chemical in the immune system. This chemical is present in h
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It has been reported that bacteria lurking in household dust is sufficient enough to produce chemicals called endotoxins
Medindia Health News - Asthma

In a study done by researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison had reported that specific brain circuits are respon
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The mere mention of a stressful word like "wheeze" can activate two brain regions in asthmatics during an attack, and th
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Researchers had said that short-acting Beta-agonist (SABA) prescriptions could be used as a surrogate marker for asthma
Medindia Health News - Asthma

Increasing vitamin C intake could help people with severe asthma according to a recent study. This is in support of th
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The teacher's knowledge of asthma and how to deal with an asthmatic attack in children can go a long way in making lif
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Methylxanthines is no longer used to treat childhood asthma in Western countries, however it is still used in developi
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Food and Drug Administration has given a "black box warning" to three asthma drugs, Foradil, Adavir and Serevent. The
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Children, who are exposed to passive smoking when in the womb of the mother, may have asthma at a later age.
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A 20-year prospective study published in Amercian Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has explored the r
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Treatment of asthma with the help of anti fungal medication itraconazole can reduce the asthma attacks.
Res
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Researcher from Columbian University has been able to link the parental mental health with the childhood atopic disord
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Swedish scientists have reported that asthmatic women have tendency of irregular menstruation.
Irregular me
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Cockroach allergens can increase asthma attacks in children much more than allergens from dust mites or pets.
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It may not be good news for parents of children who live beside busy roads. Scientists of University of Southern Calif
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Asthma may increase the risk of bacterial infection of the lungs, says a study published in the New England Journal of
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Research done by Harvard School of Public Health suggests that obesity canincrease the risk of asthma, or aggravate th
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For adults with the problem of asthma, it may help if they take corticosteroid medication when required, and not take
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Scientists of University of Southern California, US had been able to make a connection between the pediatric asthma an
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In a study that was published in American Journal of Public Health, researchers had been able to show that it is possi
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FDA has approved a new inhaler therapy for children with asthma called Asmanex Twisthaler 220 mcg to be taken only once
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Baking soda as it is commonly known may be a treatment for life-threatening asthma (LTA) in children, according to a stu
Medindia Health News - Asthma
According to a recent study researchers say, Montelukast, a leukotriene-receptor antagonist (leukotrienes mediate inflam
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Postmenopausal women who used hormone therapy are at increased risk for developing asthma, says a study in the Feb. 23 /
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The amount of mouse allergen found in the air in many inner-city homes could be significant enough to trigger asthma sym
Medindia Health News - Asthma
An inhaled corticosteroid (budesonide) coupled with a long-acting beta2-agonist (formoterol) can actually provide signif
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Total Vitamin C intake during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of eczema and asthma in children by age 2, say resea
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A recent study has shown that for those suffering form asthma, the key to their relief could be found in a lemon. br
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A latest study reports that kids with asthma are more likely to experience worsening symptoms of asthma due to life even
Medindia Health News - Asthma
People with uncontrolled asthma may be able to gain complete control of their condition, say researchers .
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Latest research shows that a common class of drugs used for acute asthma attacks might be causing the very thing it aims
Medindia Health News - Asthma
A new study shows sinusitis in asthma patients tends to be more severe and resistant to medical treatment. However, rese
Medindia Health News - Asthma
An intervention program designed to educate parents about allergens and tobacco smoke could help reduce symptoms of asth
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There has been little research about the physical activity of adults with asthma. Knowing if asthma patients are exercis
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Latest research shows that a common class of drugs used for acute asthma attacks might be causing the very thing it aims
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Exposure to the fumes emitted from solvents and cleaning products at home may increase the risk of childhood asthma, say
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Asthma is found to be more common in developed countries and has increased over the past three decades in many countries
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Biofeedback is the conscious control of body functions through the use of electronic monitoring devices. A new study fin
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Researchers from Switzerland say they find no increase risk of bone fractures among kids who take inhaled steroids to co
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COPD refers to a group of diseases that affect the lungs, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is characteri
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Starting your kids on vitamins too early may result in asthma or food allergies say researchers. Vitamin supplementation
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According to a recent study researchers say , moms-to-be who are carrying girls are more likely to experience a worsenin
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children in the United States. A new study shows children
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Researcher say recent findings may explain why some patients who use the inhalers actually get worse over time.The ingre
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Researchers from the Coalition of Health for Asthmatics in Sports and Exercise and the Center for Asthma and Allergy Car
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Aspirin-induced asthma is a severe reaction to aspirin or other painkillers that is characterized by the onset of asthma
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The age a person develops asthma may help explain their disease more clearly. A new study finds people who are diagnosed
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Government guidelines on the treatment of asthma have long recommended inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy as the best
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Children who snore may be much more likely to have asthma and a nighttime cough than children who do not snore, says a n
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A new study finds the majority of those who suffer from asthma do not meet the right exercising goals.
There has been l
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Could a common class of drugs used for acute asthma attacks be causing the very thing it aims to treat?
Perha
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Different types of airborne pollens can trigger asthma problems. A new study finds two common European plant pollens tri
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For the first time, food allergy -- especially to peanuts -- has been shown to be a major cause of life-threatening asth
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Asthmatic children exposed to traffic pollution before getting a viral infection have more serious asthma attacks. In ch
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Chlorine is one of the most widely used disinfectants
for indoor swimming pools. It has been used for the
past decades
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Children who swim in chlorinated pools weekly or fortnightly have a higher risk of developing lung diseases including as
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Scientists have discovered a gene that might be responsible for asthma. Scientists believe that this might lead to new u
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In a recent survey conducted in the UK most people believe that asthma is a condition only associated with childhood. Ar
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Researchers have found that mice lacking a specific immune cell are unable to develop asthma. Asthma is as a result of a
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A new survey has suggested that, its a common belief that asthma is a condition only associated with childhood. Asthma i
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Asthma is one of the most prevalent diseases in our society with more than five million people being affected with the d
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Asmanex Twisthaler has been launched by Schering-Plough as therapy in the control and management of mild, moderate or se
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COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is characterized by breathing
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A recent three-way crossover study over six weeks by clinicians at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Royal Brompton
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Monitoring airway inflammation is better than conventional treatment for managing asthma attacks. Several weeks before a
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mong the young. According to a new study out of Switzerland finds children who are exposed to greater levels of dust are
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Asthmatic patients with reduced perception of dyspnoea (POD) may be at increased risk of experiencing a life-threatening
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People who suffer from asthma, particularly women, may have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Over a period o
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A new study has found that children with some autoimmune diseases have an increased risk of asthma. In the study, Dr. Ju
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According to a new study even after getting a shot of influenza vaccine, there is no difference in asthma exacerbation a
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Children living in damp homes run greater asthma risks,say the researchers.Traditional student digs with mouldy and damp
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A US study has suggested that the increase in childhood asthma may be explained by the rise in obesity, rates of both ha
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Scientists have found that children who kept cats as pets had developed a better immune system against asthma.
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Bronchial asthma, the disease which is never an easy combat for any practising physician, is now being avenged by a new
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American Heart Association's 41st Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention in San Antonio
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A new survey says nearly all deaths due to asthma can be prevented if the patients and their doctors had better understa
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Allergy and asthma patients can now breathe easy. Literally. A new vaccine called grass pollen vaccine has been shown to
Medindia Health News - Asthma
Allergy and asthma patients can now breathe easy. Literally. A new vaccine called grass pollen vaccine has been shown to
Medindia Health News - Asthma
With many festivals round the corner its boom time for fireworks. We can never imagine diwali without fireworks. Pongal
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One of the commonest and most troublesome disease affecting millions world wide is asthma. Asthmatics not only suffer fr
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A 5-year, 8-center study by "Childhood Asthma Management Program" (CAMP) has indicated that inhaled steroids are safe an
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National Jewish Medical and Research Center researchers in USA say that a little dust and dirt in the home may help prev
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Well, we thought that we had antibodies for just about everything well, we have an anti-IgE antibody now for bronchial a
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution could be responsible for increase in cardiac and lung-related hospital admiss
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System

A new study has found out that babies breastfed for six months have reduced respiratory illness that those breastfed for
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System

Washington: A new study by researchers at the University of Southern California has found that children with a certain g
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Health care sector officials fear that the explosion will cause severe respiratory dysfunction among asthmatic and elder
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), conducted a study that states that too much of meat, salt a
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Controversial data has been obtained regarding the ideal sleeping position for toddlers with a new study stating that br
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Individuals treated with antibiotics for acne for more than six weeks were more than twice as likely to develop an upper
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"All substances are poisonous, there is none which is not a poison; the right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy
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Researchers from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) had found that second-hand exposure to smok
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A new virus, named human bocavirus, that may be responsible for causing severe respiratory infections in children has be
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System
A study done in Pakistan has shown that handwashing
with soap prevents the two clinical syndromes which
are diarrh
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According to the article published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, no offer or delayed offer of anti
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System
Respiratory illness often spreads from one family member to another. A new study has shown in homes were the use of al
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Taking hormones after menopause could put a woman at increased risk of developing asthma, report researchers ,however
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System
Hypoxic Respiratory Failure ( HRF ) develops when newborns' lungs cannot deliver enough oxygen to their body. It can h
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System
WHO on 5th April reported a cumulative total of 2416 cases of SARS with 89 deaths from 18 countries. Recent deaths have
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System
This respiratory diesease that can be fatal and threatens to become an epidemic. At present according to WHO 1485 cases
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System
According to a Norwegian study of 1656 subjects over an eleven year period reveals how exposure to dust and fumes in the
Medindia Health News - Know your Respiratory System
Scientists have produced strong evidence that passive smoking has a lasting impact on the respiratory systems of childre
PRWeb: Medical Asthma
PRWeb: Medical Asthma
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Prescription Drugs market. The global prescription drugs market is witnessing a significant deceleration in growth. Key factors slowing down growth in the global prescription drugs market include economic downturn, increasing number of drugs going off patent, increasing proliferation of generics, falling drug costs, and fewer new drug approvals. On the positive side, the market is experiencing increased demand for biologics, biopharmaceuticals, and pharmacogenomics, which are spearheading growth in the industry. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)
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PRWeb: Medical Asthma
PRWeb: Medical Asthma
PRWeb: Medical Asthma
PRWeb: Medical Asthma
Asthma is a dangerous condition that requires careful medical management. Dr. Alan Jasper from St. Vincent Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles will lecture to the public on June 24, 2009. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2009)
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PRWeb: Medical Asthma
Physicians will get the opportunity to influence comparative effectiveness research and broad medical practice through participation in the Integrated Research Network, a collaborative research community, which HealthCore, Inc. is launching this summer. (PRWeb Jun 10, 2009)
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PRWeb: Medical Asthma
After being successfully used in Europe for more than a decade, DropYourAllergies.com (http://www.dropyourallergies.com/) is welcoming its exciting "patient friendly" allergy drop neutralizing program to the United States by offering allergy sufferers a free, Breathe-IN-Life (http://www.breathe-in-life.com/), six-month allergy drops trial. Following a visit to a primary physician, ImmunoTherapy Allergy DROPs are custom formulated much like traditional Allergy Shots, to neutralize each patient's, unique allergy test identified source of offending geo-regional, seasonal & year-round environmental allergens. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2009)
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