http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (HealthDay)—As extreme cold blankets many parts of the United States, one expert warns that frigid temperatures can put people at greater risk not only for hypothermia and frostbite, but also for stroke, heart attack and asthma flare-ups. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-extreme-cold-snap-unexpected-health.html Health Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:01 EST news278262937 Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The medications are commonly used to help control asthma flare-ups, and recent studies have shown that they may be an effective treatment option for routine asthma management. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-asthma-medication-linked-arrhythmias-children.html Immunology Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:04 EST news256904640 Common respiratory measurements are not effective in determining which asthma patients are able to significantly decrease their use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medications without risk of flare-ups or exacerbations, according to a new study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom. The study also showed that nearly three-quarters of asthma patients can safely decrease, or step-down, their use of ICS medications once their symptoms are under control. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-asthma-patients-tolerate-doses-steroids.html Immunology Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:01 EST news256899993