Two Studies Link Respiratory Problems to Suicide
asthma posted on July 19, 2010
Two Studies Link Respiratory Problems to Suicide
Two new Asian studies, both published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, have reported a link between between respiratory problems and suicide....
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Tips to remember: Exercise induced asthma
asthma posted on July 16, 2010
Do you experience difficulty breathing, wheezing or chest tightness while exercising? If so, you may have a condition called exercise-induced asthma (EIA).
Symptoms of EIA such as difficulty brea...
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New Carpet Launched in Australia That Cleans Indoor Air
asthma posted on July 16, 2010
Desso , the international carpet manufacturer launches a next-generation carpet that cleans indoor air, one of the most significant health risks of the modern world.
The new carpet from ...
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How asthma occurs
asthma posted on July 16, 2010
Asthma is a persistent lung infection that provokes and contracts breathing air. It causes chronic phases of whistling sound during breathing, chest stiffness, breathlessness, and coughing, which occu...
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Asthma warning for pregnant women
asthma posted on July 16, 2010
Asthma is the most common complication of pregnancy in Australia with harmful effects on babies, but many of these could be prevented a University of Adelaide researcher says.
Associate Professor Vi...
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Safe use of bronchodilators for asthma
asthma posted on July 16, 2010
You take your asthma medications faithfully to avoid life-threatening asthma attacks. So, recent news about one class of asthma drug, the long-acting bronchodilators, may leave you unsettled. These dr...
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Experimental nonsteroidal treatment of asthma shows promise
asthma posted on July 16, 2010
A new nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory therapy made from a human protein significantly decreases disease signs of asthma in mice, opening the possibility of a new asthma therapy for patients who do not...
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12 Ways to Stop Allergies Before they Start
asthma posted on July 15, 2010
A step-by-step guide to keep your house allergy free
1. Make sure that your house is well ventilated, including the under-floor area. But shut the windows during high pollen times and turn on the ...
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Is your home making you sick?
asthma posted on July 15, 2010
Just one week into summer and many parts of the country are feeling the heat. As warm temperatures grip the nation, millions of people find themselves spending more time in the comfort of their air co...
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Physician Focus - The ABC's of Asthma
asthma posted on July 15, 2010
The public health burden of asthma is approaching alarming levels.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nearly 24 million people of all ages are afflicted with this chronic respiratory con...
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