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Environmental Exposure May Trigger Development of Asthma
An impaired ability to handle oxidative stress that arises from exposure to secondhand smoke and other environmental triggers may contribute to the development of asthma, according to results ob...
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Vitamin D May Improve Exercise Capacity, Respiratory Muscle Strength in COPD Patients
Vitamin D supplements may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) get more from their pulmonary rehabilitation programs, according to a study conducted by researchers fro...
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Childhood Allergies Increase Risk of Adult Asthma
Connections between childhood allergies and the development of allergic asthma in adults.
A new University of Melbourne study has found that children who have the skin condition eczema, particularly ...
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St John: Call an Ambulance Earlier for Asthma
St John, which provides ambulance services to 90 percent of New Zealanders, has put its support behind the Asthma Foundation’s work to reduce dangerous asthma attacks.
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Food Allergies - they're no picnic
Allergies, especially those to food, are on the rise in New Zealand, with young children being the most affected.
It is estimated that between six to eight percent of young New Zealanders have ...
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Asthma Rates Rising According to CDC
Even though there have been improvements with regards to air quality and the decrease of cigarette smoking in the United States, asthma rates are on the rise across the country. The United States Cent...
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The Link Between Eczema and Asthma Relief
Eczema is a skin disease that covers a number of different skin ailments, from atopic dermatitis (an allergic type reaction) to dyshidrotic eczema (a blistering rash on the palms of hands and soles of...
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Children Who Have Eczema with Hay Fever More LIkely to Develop Allergic Asthma
Children who have eczema, particularly when occurring with hay fever, are nine times more likely to develop allergic asthma in their 40s, a new study reveals.
The study was conducted by the Universit...
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Asthma Triggers Thrive This Autumn, Australia
Asthma Triggers Thrive This Autumn, Australia
Warning as conditions create a storm for asthma and allergy sufferers.
Local residents with asthma are being warned to be extra vigilant this autumn, as...
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Mediterranean Diet for Kids with Asthma
Mediterranean Diet for Kids with Asthma
Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of your airways, making it difficult to breathe. Other symptoms include ...
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