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TODAY'S FEATURE ARTICLE:Friday March 12, 2010
Peanut allergy linked to worse asthma in kids
Among children and teenagers with asthma, those who also have peanut allergies may have more or more–severe asthma attacks, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 160 5– to 18–year–olds with asthma seen at their center, the 46 with peanut allergies generally had more hospitalizations for asthma exacerbations than children without the food allergy. They also had a higher rate of treatment with oral corticosteroids–anti–inflammatory drugs given for a ...   Click Here to Read More
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Asthma Overview
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Although asthma affects people of all ages, it often starts in childhood and is more common in children than adults. More boys have asthma than girls, more women have asthma than men...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in which the lung is damaged, making it hard to breathe. COPD is a major cause of death and illness throughout the world...
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Doctors consider a diagnosis of COPD if you have the typical symptoms and a history of exposure to lung irritants, especially cigarette smoking...
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If you have asthma, it is important to learn how to take care of yourself. Work with your doctor to make an action plan that you are both happy with...
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Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...
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