Workplace pollutants tied to kids' asthma risk

2011-10-06T15:30:23Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A mother's exposure to airborne pollutants may increase the likelihood that her unborn child will later develop asthma, a new study suggests.

In a Danish review of registry data on 45,658 seven-year-old children and their mothers, 18.6 percent of children of mothers who were exposed to low-molecular-weight particles and irritants at work during pregnancy contracte...

Asthma pill works as well as inhalers: study

2011-05-04T18:30:21Z

Pills to treat asthma are less often prescribed than inhalers, but a British study published in the United States Wednesday suggests they work just as well and are easier for patients to manage.

Researchers at Britain's University of East Anglia (UEA) followed 650 chronic ...

Canadian Kids Seem More Likely to Be Sidelined by Asthma

2010-11-29T14:42:28Z

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Asthma - A Brief Introduction

2010-11-03T09:44:58Z

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Asthma Tips - How to use a Nebuliser Correctly

2010-11-02T21:37:29Z

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Asthma Treatment: Some Alternative Options

2010-11-02T21:37:28Z

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Taking Control of Your Asthma

2010-11-02T21:37:28Z

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Regular Use of Paracetamol increases Asthma

2010-11-02T21:53:19Z

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QVAR Versus Fluticasone in a Real-World Study Highlights the Importance of Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) Choice in Achieving Asthma Control

2010-11-02T12:40:10Z

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What Is Clenbuterol?

2010-11-05T10:09:34Z

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Childhood Asthma

2010-09-09T19:55:09Z

Childhood asthma is a condition most of us would not like our young ones to have but with a changing environment, global warming, pollution, chemical irritants and other such conditions asthma seems to be rising at an uninterruptible speed.

It is a data that will surely concern almost all parents that about 1.1 mi...

THE WEEK IN HEALTHCARE

2010-11-02T15:41:51Z

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Mediterranean diet may not protect against asthma

2010-07-15T10:45:18Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Countries on the Mediterranean might enjoy low asthma rates, but their typical diet shouldn't take the credit, suggests a new study.

"At the moment, we cannot give definitive advice about any protective effect of diet on asthma," said study co-author Dr. F.J. Gonzalez Barcala of the Hospital de Pontevedra in

Higher Risk for Asthma in Kids Who Eat Hamburgers

2010-10-14T13:52:20Z

We all already know that fast food is not good for our bodies. But do you know that fast-food consumption was associated with asthma? A new study found 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 whose diets more closely adhered to the Mediterranean way of eating ? with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fish.

Fast food is rich in industrially h...

Burgers lovers risk cheese wheeze: study

2010-06-02T17:15:43Z

Too many burgers slathered with rich sauces and toppings not only clog arteries but may boost the risk of asthma and wheezing too, especially in kids, according to a study released Thursday.

Conversely, a so-called Mediterranean diet -- heavy on fruit, veggies and fish, while light on fat -- can help stave off asthma-related respiratory problems, said the study, published in the British Medical Journal

Burger diet linked to higher childhood asthma risk

2010-06-02T16:15:09Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study.

Researchers from Germany, Spain and Britain wh...

Horizon Pharma, Inc. Presents Interim Results from a Pilot Clinical Study Evaluating LODOTRA in the Treatment of Severe Nocturnal Asthma

2010-10-27T06:54:31Z

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Asthma relief in Pakistan salt mine

2010-03-18T01:15:44Z

A centuries-old salt mine in Pakistan is offering experimental asthma therapy, attracting patients from all over the world.

Khewra, billed as the world's second largest salt mine, has for centuries extracted the crucial mineral for export and has become a tourist attraction complete with a salt mosque and an electric train.

Now, the mine is cashing in on salt therapy, already a draw in the salt mines of eastern

Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma

2010-04-16T07:10:48Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists said on Monday.

The findings, from a major study involving almost 58,000 women in France over 12 years, add to a growing body of evidence suggesting a link between some female hormones and asthma.

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Neurotic? It could lead to asthma

2010-04-16T09:41:52Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who are neurotic -- they tend to worry a lot and to have emotional ups and downs -- seem to be at increased risk of developing asthma, a new study hints. Those who suffer through a divorce or other relationship conflict are also at risk for asthma, according to the study.

Animal studies have shown that chronic stress alters hormone levels, which can inflame airways making it difficu...

Dry powder inhalers often misused

2010-10-22T10:45:11Z

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Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments

2010-10-26T20:24:30Z

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Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments

2010-10-26T21:03:18Z

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Thermal Printer Chemical Can Provoke Asthma Symptoms

2010-10-24T09:49:53Z

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Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma

2010-10-24T09:14:34Z

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Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma

2010-10-26T20:24:29Z

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Natural Supplements For Allergies - Magnesium

2010-04-16T12:26:08Z

Natural Supplements For Allergies - Magnesium

By Charlie X Smith

A co-factor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions involving energy and nerve function, magnesium stimulates adrenal and immune function, relaxes smooth muscles, and serves as a natural bronchodilator and antihistamine. Numerous studies prove that intravenous administration of magnesium can stop acute asthma attacks when conventional drugs have failed.

In one study, ten children suffering from ac...

Early Television Exposure Linked to Childhood Asthma

2010-10-23T22:21:48Z

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Salt cave that 'treats asthma'

2010-10-21T10:34:59Z

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Trio of Studies Shed Light on Pediatric Asthma Issues

2010-10-25T07:06:37Z

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Multiple Factors Determine Childhood Asthma Prescriptions

2010-10-23T19:02:35Z

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Eating too many nuts in pregnancy could put babies at risk of asthma

2010-04-16T14:44:26Z

Women who eat a lot of nuts during pregnancy may be putting their children at greater risk of asthma, scientists warned yesterday. The finding follows a study of the diets of more than 4,000 expectant mothers and the health of their babies over their first eight years of life.

Children diagnosed with asthma or asthma-like symptoms, such as shortness of breath and wheezing, were significantly more likely to be born to mothers who ate nut products, such as peanut butter, each day of ...

Several Risk Factors Linked to Adult-Onset Asthma

2010-10-23T19:00:34Z

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Eating Nuts During Pregnancy Increases Childs Asthma Risk

2010-10-26T10:17:21Z

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Pocket air monitor seeks out the causes of asthma

2010-10-19T06:42:37Z

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Pesticides can 'double' the risk of asthma

2010-10-15T10:31:22Z

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Rural Children's Asthma Risk Varies With Type of Farm

2010-10-22T17:51:45Z

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Asthma wonder jab could kill, warn the Americans

2010-10-12T19:59:49Z

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Aspirin 'can reduce asthma risk in adults'

2010-10-15T10:17:57Z

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Britain Tuition Tangle

2011-01-04T08:04:09Z

FILE - This is a Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 file photo of Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as they react as their car is attacked by angry protesters in London. British police released a video Tuesday Jan. 4, 2011 of ...

Germany Partial Solar Eclipse

2011-01-05T08:02:05Z

A partial solar eclipse is pictured through clouds in Albershausen, southwestern Germany, on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/dapd, Daniel Kopatsch)

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Australia Flooding

2011-01-05T08:06:21Z

In this photo released by the Northern Territory Police, four German tourists rest on the roof of their vehicle as they wait for their rescue from the flooded Magela Creek, near Jabiru, Australia, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Drenching rain that started before Christmas has flooded an area the size of France and Real Madrid's Kaka from Brazil runs with the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe, Spain Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, right, of Spain and his brother Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol of Spain tangles under the basket during the first half of their

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Neurotic? It could lead to asthma

Dry powder inhalers often misused

Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments

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Thermal Printer Chemical Can Provoke Asthma Symptoms

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