News tagged with asthma therapy
Nearly 5 million asthmatics could benefit from antifungal therapy
An estimated 4,837,000 asthmatics with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) could benefit substantially from antifungal treatment, say researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Toronto.
Inflammatory disorders
May 08, 2013 |
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Urban school-based asthma treatment cost-effective
(HealthDay)—A program to administer asthma medication each day to urban children with asthma reduces symptoms and is cost-effective, according to research published online Feb. 11 in Pediatrics.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Study shows frequent massage sessions boost biological benefits
(Medical Xpress) -- Massage is purported to have an array of benefits, including alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, back pain, asthma, fatigue, and even HIV. A new study shows there are sustained, ...
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Aug 08, 2012 |
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Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults
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 ...
Immunology
May 22, 2012 |
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Children failing asthma therapy may have severe asthma with fungal sensitization
New research presented at the ATS 2012 International Conference in San Francisco suggests that a significant proportion of children with asthma failing Step 4 or greater therapy may have severe asthma with fungal sensitization ...
Immunology
May 22, 2012 |
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Asthma: A vaccination that works using intramuscular injection
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory and respiratory disease caused by an abnormal reactivity to allergens in the environment. Of the several avenues of exploration that are currently being developed, vaccination appears to be ...
Inflammatory disorders
Apr 04, 2012 |
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Bronchoscopy can guide effective treatment for refractory asthma
(Medical Xpress) -- Using a bronchoscope to visually examine the airways and collect fluid and tissue can help guide effective therapy for difficult-to-treat asthma patients, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. ...
Inflammatory disorders
Mar 22, 2012 |
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Combined asthma medication therapy shown to reduce attacks
A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that using two types of common asthma medications in combination reduces severe asthma attacks.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 06, 2012 |
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HRT therapy appears to increase risk of hospitalization from severe asthma attacks
Women taking postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have an increased risk of severe asthma attacks requiring hospitalisation, scientists warn.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 27, 2011 |
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UCSF studies examine antibiotic prescribing patterns for children
Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found some antibiotics may be overused for children with asthma and urinary tract infections.
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May 25, 2011 |
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