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Entries for January 2011
Watch the Wheeze During Back-to-School Period
THE HON NICOLA ROXON MP
Minister for Health and Ageing
MEDIA RELEASE
30 January 2011
WATCH THE WHEEZE DURING BACK-TO-SCHOOL PERIOD
Parents of children with asthma should...
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Development of Asthma May be Influenced by Nutrition
It is well-known that asthma is one of the world's most common chronic diseases as it affects as many as 300 million people. Researchers estimate that by 2025, there could be an additional 100 million...
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Tobacco: Smoking Gun for Kids' Asthma Attacks
Poll shows smoking, mostly by parents and family members, still a major cause of asthma attacks in kids
Exposure to smokers is still a major cause of asthma attacks in kids, according to resu...
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Paracetamol Asthma Link 'Uncertain'
Babies given paracetamol are twice as likely to develop asthma by the age of six, the Daily Express has reported.
The news is based on research that found that use of paracetamol be...
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Does Chronic Nasal Congestion Worsen Asthma
Think that your chronic nasal congestion is all in your head? Well, it may also be in your chest. According to the latest research findings, there is a strong link between rhinitis and severe as...
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Some Unexpected Triggers for Asthma
Surely if you suffer from Asthma then you are probably aware of some of the common everyday things that can set it off. Pollen, cold air, smoke, pet dander, and even strenuous exe...
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Facts About Dust Mites: 10 Important Dust Mite Facts for Those with Allergies
Being able to minimize dust mite population can greatly help you effectively manage dust mite allergies. Here are 10 pieces of information that will help you live better desp...
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Nursing Lessens the Risk for Asthma and Allergy
Children who have been breastfed during their first four months are less likely to develop asthma and allergies. The added protection lasts until they’re eight years old. It has been estab...
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Mould Poses a Real Health Risk to People Involved in Flood Clean-up
Mould poses a real health risk to people involved in flood clean-up over the coming days and weeks.
Any items exposed to floodwater for 1-2 days should be assumed to be growing mould and t...
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Study Reveals Clear View of Asthma
IN A world-first research project that will improve the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, Melbourne scientists are producing videos showing exactly how air moves through the lungs.
A team of scienti...
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