Thursday, November 26, 2009

asthma

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 >>

Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene'

Genetic mutation increases likelihood of eczema and asthma, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Controlling Asthma

Candidates for daily medication more >>

Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots

Condition raises risk of complications, CDC researchers note more >>

Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments

Researchers come closer to understanding key airway changes more >>

Judith Palfrey: Is Asthma in Children Preventable?

Can parents take steps to prevent asthma in children? more >>

Asthma Drugs Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects

FDA says users of Singulair and similar meds should watch for such problems more >>

Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds

Study runs counter to research that has suggested excess weight worsens disease more >>

Yoga Helps Those With Asthma

Study finds practice can ease symptoms, raise awareness of breathing patterns more >>

Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma

Chemical on receipts, coupons, tickets the likely culprit, report suggests more >>

Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma

Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition more >>

Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids

Inflammation may drive the connection, researchers say more >>

Molecule in Skin May Link Eczema and Asthma

Finding in mice might explain progression from skin to breathing condition more >>

Know Your Asthma Triggers

Tips for keeping wheezing at bay this spring more >>

Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers

Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say more >>

Does Swine Flu Pose a Special Threat to Asthmatics? It's Too Early to Tell

It's unclear whether the swine flu is a greater concern for those with asthma than for others. more >>

Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief

But use of supplements should await further study, expert says more >>

Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times

U.S. researchers say assessing kin may identify those at risk for developing condition more >>

Group Urges Public to Take Free Asthma Tests in May

It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month more >>

Low Vitamin E, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk

But British team says findings don't prove cause and effect more >>

Acid Reducers May Not Help All With Asthma

Study finds benefit only for those with evident symptoms of heartburn more >>

Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home

Improve the quality of indoor air more >>

Health Tip: Asthmatics Don't Have to Stop Exercising

Suggestions for keeping active more >>

Raw Milk Is Gaining Fans, but the Science Says It's Dangerous

Dairy farm owners report growing interest in buying shares in their cows. more >>

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