Monday, November 23, 2009

asthma

Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder

Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu more >>

Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes

Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note more >>

Advanced COPD and Asthma Center

Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids

But supplements are still recommended in the first trimester, researchers say more >>

'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms

But women shouldn't take oral contraceptives just to control wheezing, expert says more >>

My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu

Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma. more >>

World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma

Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows more >>

Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms?

A list of common triggers more >>

Health Tip: Signs of an Asthma Attack in Your Child

Symptoms that may indicate an attack is imminent more >>

Health Buzz: New Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana and Other Health News

What you need to know about asthma and swine flu; Gardasil OK'd for boys and young men more >>

Asthma and Swine Flu: What You Need to Know

Asthmatics are at increased risk of complications from swine flu, so they need to stay on alert. more >>

Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares

Weather changes send more wheezing youngsters to the ER, study finds more >>

Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs

Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say more >>

Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk

Too many homes over-treat their pools, boosting the odds, experts say more >>

Day Care May Not Shield Kids From Asthma, Allergies

Study debunks 'hygiene hypothesis' that early exposures boost immune response more >>

Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA

Cigarettes may trigger prenatal gene changes, leading to lifelong health problems, study suggests more >>

Health Tip: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems

Suggestions for when your child returns to the classroom more >>

Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk

Even if women were of normal weight, extra fat around abdomen raised the odds, study found more >>

Going Back to School With Asthma Takes Extra Work

Lung association recommends flu shots, check-ups and communication with school staff more >>

Health Tip: Avoid Your Child's Asthma Attacks

Keep the child away from potential triggers more >>

More Evidence Healthy Living Brings Long Life

Good diet, no smoking, regular exercise lower chronic disease risk by 80%, CDC study finds more >>

Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk

When combined with air pollution, smoking, it raises chances of condition, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma

Suggestions to keep symptoms under control more >>

FDA Investigating Safety of Asthma Drug Xolair

Injected medication may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke, agency says more >>

Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag

Government study finds gains and losses more >>

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