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Asthma a Problem for Millions
Jan. 12, 2011 -- Asthma takes a heavy toll on Americans, causing thousands of deaths and sending nearly 2 million people to emergency rooms for treatment each year, a new report finds. In addition, asthma prevalence is higher among females, children, African-Americans, Puerto Ricans, people living b
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Recall of Albuterol Used in Nebulizers
Jan 3, 2011 -- The Ritedose Corporation has recalled some single-dose vials of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution because an incorrect label could lead to a possible overdose. The recall includes 0.083% Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 3 mL (in 25-, 30-, and 60-unit dose vials) because the
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Asthma Attacks From Allergies Send Kids to ICU
Nov. 2, 2010 -- Children whose asthma attacks are triggered by allergic reactions are much more likely to wind up being treated in intensive care units for severe symptoms of the lung disease, a new study shows. Researchers at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center studied data on 188 children who we
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Spiriva Improves Asthma Treatment
Sept. 20, 2010 – Spiriva, a drug for severe lung disease, is a big help for asthma patients who don't get relief from steroid inhalers alone, a study shows. For such patients, Spiriva works at least as well as Serevent -- although more work is needed to see whether Spiriva is safe and remains effect
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Vitamin D May Improve Asthma Control
Sept 10, 2010 -- Vitamin D is the new "it" vitamin. A number of studies link its deficiency to a host of medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Now, a new review article makes the case for vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of asthma. The findings appear
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Acetaminophen: Teen Asthma Trigger?
Aug. 13, 2010 -- Even once-a-month use of acetaminophen -- the best-known brand name is Tylenol -- may trigger asthma in teens. Teens using acetaminophen at least monthly had 2.5 times the asthma risk of nonusers. Once-a-year users had a 43% increase in asthma risk. The findings come from a study of
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Hamburgers Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids
June 4, 2010 -- Need another reason to cut down on those visits to the fast-food drive-through? New research shows that kids who eat three or more burgers a week have a higher risk for developing asthma and wheezing than kids who eat fewer burgers. Conversely, asthma risk was lower for children whos
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Asthma Patients: Danger Lurks in Fatty Meals
May 17, 2010 -- People who have asthma should avoid heavy, high-fat meals because it can inflame their airways, a new study says. Such meals appear to inhibit relief provided by the common asthma medication Ventolin, generically known as albuterol, Australian researchers report. They recruited 40 pe
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Childhood Asthma Linked to Risk of COPD
May 17, 2010 -- Children who suffer from severe, persistent asthma are nearly 32 times more likely to develop chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) in adulthood, according to a study spanning nearly half a century. That conclusion is based on data from the Melbourne Asthma Study, which includes ch
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FDA Approves New Device for Asthma Relief
April 29, 2010 -- The FDA has approved the first non-drug, device-based treatment for adults with severe asthma whose medications aren't providing enough relief. The device, called an Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System, uses a catheter with a tip that delivers a form of thermal energy to the airway
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