Subscribe to this tag Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Health - November 20, 2009
Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu
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Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
Health - November 19, 2009
Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note
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Folic Acid Late in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Kids
Health - November 13, 2009
But supplements are still recommended in the first trimester, researchers say
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'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Health - November 13, 2009
But women shouldn't take oral contraceptives just to control wheezing, expert says
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My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu
Health - November 12, 2009
Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma.
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World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
Health - November 3, 2009
Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows
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Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms?
Health - October 28, 2009
A list of common triggers
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Health Tip: Signs of an Asthma Attack in Your Child
Health - October 22, 2009
Symptoms that may indicate an attack is imminent
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Health - October 19, 2009
What you need to know about asthma and swine flu; Gardasil OK'd for boys and young men
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Asthma and Swine Flu: What You Need to Know
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January W. Payne
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Health - October 16, 2009
Asthmatics are at increased risk of complications from swine flu, so they need to stay on alert.
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Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares
Health - September 22, 2009
Weather changes send more wheezing youngsters to the ER, study finds
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Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
Health - September 15, 2009
Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say
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Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk
Health - September 14, 2009
Too many homes over-treat their pools, boosting the odds, experts say
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Day Care May Not Shield Kids From Asthma, Allergies
Health - September 9, 2009
Study debunks 'hygiene hypothesis' that early exposures boost immune response
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Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA
Health - August 31, 2009
Cigarettes may trigger prenatal gene changes, leading to lifelong health problems, study suggests
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Health Tip: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems
Health - August 27, 2009
Suggestions for when your child returns to the classroom
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Wider Waist Boosts Asthma Risk
Health - August 24, 2009
Even if women were of normal weight, extra fat around abdomen raised the odds, study found
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Going Back to School With Asthma Takes Extra Work
Health - August 22, 2009
Lung association recommends flu shots, check-ups and communication with school staff
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Health Tip: Avoid Your Child's Asthma Attacks
Health - August 20, 2009
Keep the child away from potential triggers
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More Evidence Healthy Living Brings Long Life
Health - August 10, 2009
Good diet, no smoking, regular exercise lower chronic disease risk by 80%, CDC study finds
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Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
Health - July 21, 2009
When combined with air pollution, smoking, it raises chances of condition, study finds
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Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma
Health - July 17, 2009
Suggestions to keep symptoms under control
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FDA Investigating Safety of Asthma Drug Xolair
Health - July 16, 2009
Injected medication may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke, agency says
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Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
Health - July 10, 2009
Government study finds gains and losses
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