Asthma in Children



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    Accolades for UWI academics, researchers 29 Jan 2006
    ...explored the UGTIA Variation and Gallstone formation in Sickle Cell Disease; while Knight-Madden Forrester and Lewis explored Asthma in Children with Sickle ...
    - Jamaica Observer,

    Inhaled Corticosteroids Most Effective for Persistent Asthma in ... Jan 17, 2006
    MILWAUKEE, WI -- January 17, 2006 -- While both inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) have been proven to help control mild ...
    - DG News

    ICS Most Effective For Persistent Asthma In Children Jan 11, 2006
    While both inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) have been proven to help control mild-to-moderate persistent asthma in ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Asthma incidences increasing Jan 14, 2006
    ...at the National Taiwan University Hospital's Department of Pediatrics Chiang Bo-luen ( ??? ) said that increases in asthma in children and adolescents ...
    - Taipei Times,

    Doctors put faith in breath test to cut out wrong asthma diagnoses Jan 1, 2006
    SCOTTISH doctors are developing a simple breath test to help diagnose asthma in children more accurately. Paediatricians at the ...
    - Scotsman,

    IHS grant to fund diabetes risk and asthma studies Jan 16, 2006
    ...project of the grant involves screening for asthma in northern Plains tribal communities to identify the prevalence of risk of asthma in children that have not ...
    - Indian Country Today,

    Altering home environment controls asthma Jan 13, 2006
    ...s Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that reducing the levels of allergens at home helps in reducing symptoms of asthma in children living in ...
    - Daily Times,

    The second wind of a citizen politician Jan 22, 2006
    ...such as potential flooding in valley areas protected by levees and a serious air-pollution problem that has caused high levels of asthma in children. ...
    - Palo Alto Online,

    CSU enrollment is up 2.7 percent Jan 18, 2006
    ...network, funded by the California Endowment, has helped shape public policies that affect the environmental conditions that could trigger asthma in children. ...
    - San Diego Union Tribune,

    Indian doctor discusses the prevalence of asthma in infants and ... Jan 11, 2006
    The Times of India reports an interview held with pediatrician Dr. PD Gopalakrishna, who discusses the development of asthma in children as young as 10 to 12 ...
    - Newstarget.com,

    Other health funds upset over Maccabi's stats Jan 16, 2006
    The new report, covering 2002 to 2004, looked at the health funds' diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease; asthma in children; use of ...
    - Jerusalem Post,

    Inhaled Steroid Controls Asthma Better Than Oral Agent Jan 12, 2006
    11 - Inhaled corticosteroids are better than oral leukotriene receptor antagonists at controlling persistent asthma in children, researchers here and elsewhere ...
    - CNN

    Lyme-Old Lyme Gets Grant To Reduce Buses' Emissions Jan 11, 2006
    ...with the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, will reduce the amount of particulate matter, a pollutant found to exacerbate asthma in children, that leaves the ...
    - TheDay (subscription),

    Most Canadian homes smoke-free, survey suggests Jan 12, 2006
    Exposure to passive smoking has been linked to a wide variety of health conditions, from sudden infant death syndrome and asthma in children to many cancers ...
    - Toronto Star,

    Homes free of smoke Jan 12, 2006
    Exposure to smoke exhaled by tobacco users has been linked to health conditions ranging from sudden infant death syndrome and asthma in children to cancers and ...
    - Toronto Star,

    Omega-3s Enhance the Body and Mind, More Studies Show Jan 3, 2006
    ...studies associated tuna consumption with a lower risk of dry eye syndrome and fatty fish consumption with reduced risk of asthma in children of asthmatic ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Manager favors Foundry Networks, BioMarin Dec 29, 2005
    ...of Ascent Pediatrics, which includes Orapred (prednisolone sodium phosphate oral solution), a drug primarily used to treat asthma in children and other ...
    - MSN Money

    Study: Owning pets is good for overall health Dec 28, 2005
    Among the benefits are a lower dependence on doctor services and possible medical cost savings, reduced risk of asthma in children exposed to pet allergens ...
    - North Lake Tahoe Bonanza,

    Long-Term Ciclesonide Appears Safe in Children: Presented at ACAAI 23 Nov 2005
    Corticosteroids are used as first line treatment for persistent asthma in children but have been associated with negative effects on growth at high doses, Eli O ...
    - DG News

    Study links hamburgers with asthma in children Nov 8, 2005
    A new study is linking frequent consumption of fast-food hamburgers with asthma in children. The study of 1300 Hawkes Bay children ...
    - Radio New Zealand,

    Ibuprofen-related asthma a concern in kids Nov 16, 2005
    The rate of ibuprofen-sensitive asthma in children with mild or moderate asthma is low, the results of a study indicate. Nonetheless ...
    - Standard-Speaker,

    Preventing asthma attacks in youngsters Nov 22, 2005
    A. Preventing symptoms, rather than just treating them when they occur, is the best way to fight asthma in children. First you need ...
    - Kansas City Star,

    Dynavax's TOLAMBA(TM) Demonstrates Safety in Phase 1 Trial of ... Nov 7, 2005
    ...new approach for treating allergic rhinitis in children as well as adults, and in preventing the development of allergic asthma in children," said Anjuli S ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Air quality and health Nov 16, 2005
    Ben-Zion Garty at the Schneider Children’s Medical Center into the causes of asthma in children, demonstrates a strong statistical link between air pollutants ...
    - Adam Teva V'din,

    Review Article Indicated That Optimal Choice For Pediatric Asthma ... Nov 10, 2005
    1. American Lung Association. Asthma in Children Fact Sheet - July 2005. ... 4. American Lung Association. Asthma in Children Fact Sheet - July 2005. ...
    - Hispanic PR Wire (press release),

    New Study Indicated the Long-Term Use of PULMICORT RESPULES Is ... Nov 8, 2005
    ...asthma/asthma.htm. Accessed 9/21/05 (7) American Lung Association. Asthma in Children Fact Sheet - July 2005. Available at http://www ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Enzymes Help in the Treatment of Asthma Nov 4, 2005
    ...a clinical practitioner in treating children with asthma, Dr. Ellen Cutler says that enzymes are one of the keys to successfully controlling asthma in children ...
    - PR Web (press release),

    Wheezing and Burning: The Link Between Asthma and GERD Oct 27, 2005
    ...ages. Recent estimates say that there are close to 4.8 million cases of asthma in children under the age of 16 in the United States. ...
    - ABC News

    Strangers in your bed Oct 24, 2005
    Many experts believe exposure to dust mites - and their excrement - is an important factor in the increasing rate of asthma in children. ...
    - Newsday,

    Chemicals in cigarettes are killers Nov 14, 2005
    Secondhand smoke may cause asthma in children, they may suffer from pneumonia or bronchitis and infants may suffer sudden infant death syndrome. ...
    - Indian Country Today,

    Your ultimate asthma guide Nov 7, 2005
    Check them out here. Find out here why eating burgers can double the risk of asthma in children. Also discover why a super-clean ...
    - Daily Mail - UK,

    Asthma focus reduces clinic visits, drugs Oct 26, 2005
    The study was part of the Inner-City Asthma Study, attempting to reduce asthma in children and the strain on the health care system. ...
    - United Press International

    Indoor Air Pollution Nov 3, 2005
    The effects on health include headache, conjunctival irritation, bronchitis, nasal congestion, increased incidences of asthma in children, changes to the ...
    - About - News & Issues,

    Good Bacteria, Good for the Diet Oct 27, 2005
    ...intolerant. New research is looking at how probiotics might help prevent or alleviate allergies and asthma in children. Commonly ...
    - abc7.com,

    First Objective Study Shows Allergies On The Rise Oct 1, 2005
    ...- Quantitative Test May Help Doctors Prevent the Progression of Allergies and Asthma in Children - PORTAGE, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    : Treating Severe Asthma in Children Based on Exhaled Nitric Oxide ... Sep 19, 2005
    Physicians can better determine the most effective corticosteroid dose for children with moderate to severe allergic asthma by measuring the nitric oxide ...
    - NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

    Intervention Program Reduces Asthma In Children Sep 17, 2005
    An asthma intervention program applied during the first year of life significantly reduced the prevalence of asthma in high risk children at 7 years of age ...
    - eMaxHealth.com

    Managing asthma in children Sep 18, 2005
    Back-to-school time is ideal for addressing issues of managing the disease with your children. Asthma is the leading cause of preventable ...
    - DetNews.com

    Paternal History May Determine Natural History of Asthma in ... Sep 6, 2005
    Sept. 6, 2005 — Paternal history of asthma helps to determine the natural history of asthma in children, according to the results of a study reported in the ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Computer games help diagnose young kids' asthma Sep 30, 2005
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Interactive computer games can help identify asthma in children as young as 2 years old, according to a new study. ...
    - ABC News

    Contact Energy Sponsors Housing Research Sep 28, 2005
    ...said that, as a major energy retailer to New Zealand households, Contact Energy was pleased to help combat the high incidence of asthma in children and the ...
    - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

    Rate of ibuprofen-related asthma a concern in kids Sep 2, 2005
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The rate of ibuprofen-sensitive asthma in children with mild or moderate asthma is low, the results of a study indicate. ...
    - Reuters.uk

    Experts concerned about ibuprofen-related asthma in children Sep 4, 2005
    Health experts say that ibuprofen could bring on an asthma attack in some asthmatic children. Taking Advil or Motrin can cause a ...
    - Blogging Baby

    Ibuprofen-related asthma a concern in kids Sep 2, 2005
    The rate of ibuprofen-sensitive asthma in children with mild or moderate asthma is low, the results of a study indicate. Nonetheless ...
    - Newsweek

    New Childhood Asthma Treatment Guidelines Needed to Improve Care ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...of Pneumology and Immunology, Charité- Universitätmedizin, Berlin, Germany, and co-Chair of the Conference, explained: "Asthma in children is effectively a ...
    - PR Newswire UK (press release)

    GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Creates Tough Standard to ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...account children's special needs. These VOCs can trigger serious illnesses, including asthma in children. The new standard takes ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for September 2005 ... Sep 1, 2005
    National Institutes of Health and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, CAMP is the largest outcome study of mild to moderate asthma in children to be ...
    - EurekAlert

    Asthma growing among Sep 4, 2005
    She's seen primary diagnoses of asthma in children swell to 859 in 2004 as the director of adolescent health at the Lowell Community Health Center. ...
    - Lowell Sun

    New container terminal a health risk, says councillor Sep 8, 2005
    He said a rise in heavy goods vehicles could have serious implications as the area has a history of the highest levels of asthma in children on Merseyside. ...
    - ic Liverpool

    Study focuses on passive smoking-asthma link Sep 12, 2005
    Dr Bruce Whitehead says by establishing a link between passive smoking and asthma in children, it is hoped their exposure to tobacco smoke, particularly in the ...
    - ABC Online

    No plans yet to extend, expand Lubbock smoking ordinance Sep 13, 2005
    ...nose irritation. Involuntary smoking can also increase the chance of ear infection and asthma in children, Bacchi-Smith said. In ...
    - Texas Tech Daily Net

    Chemical pollution is a major menace to public health, but the ... Sep 8, 2005
    If one study shows that blue smoke causes asthma in children, the government may begin to examine all studies of blue smoke and eventually act on the weight of ...
    - OhmyNews International

    Schulte: EPA grant results in cleaner school buses Aug 31, 2005
    ...released into the air. These pollutants are known to exacerbate allergies and asthma in children and adults. Cleaning up school ...
    - Medford Transcript

    Severe Asthma in AdultsJul 29, 2005
    25. Halonen M, Stern DA, Wright AL, Taussig LM, Martinez FD. Alternaria as a major allergen for asthma in children raised in a desert environment. ...
    - RedNova.com

    Possible Links Between Rubbertown Plants And Asthma In ChildrenJul 2, 2005
    By Eric Flack, WAVE 3 Investigator. (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) -- It has been a bitter complaint from Louisville's business community. They ...
    - WAVE

    Study highlights need for GPs to address growing smoking problemJul 29, 2005
    ...rather than asthma was to blame. The results also showed a reducing prevalence of asthma in children. Dr Peter Frank of the North ...
    - I-Newswire.com

    Budget cuts threaten progress of National Children's Study Twenty ...Jul 28, 2005
    ...years," he said. For example, Dr. Genel said the reason for the rising incidence of asthma in children is unclear. "There is potential ...
    - AAP News (subscription)

    Council for asthma educationJul 23, 2005
    The greatest problem with asthma in children, he says, stems from the misconceptions that parents and grandparents have about the disease. ...
    - Malaysia Star

    Novartis Receives Positive Opinion Recommending European Approval ...Jul 29, 2005
    3. Rabe KF, Adachi M, Lai CK, et al. Worldwide severity and control of asthma in children and adults: the global Asthma Insights and Reality surveys. ...
    - PharmaLive.com

    Dynavax Announces Rapid, Expanded Enrollment in Ragweed Allergy ...Jul 11, 2005
    ...are sensible and should provide realistic insight into the potential of AIC to reduce allergic symptoms and forestall the 'allergic march' to asthma in children ...
    - RedNova.com

    Exposure to cigarette smoke when in the womb can lead to asthmaJul 2, 2005
    ...childhood. Passive smoking by the other household family members also may contribute towards the incidence of asthma in children. ...
    - MedIndia

    The High Cost Of Toxic Chemical ExposureJul 14, 2005
    ...study. The research took a look at the effect toxics have on cancer, cardio-vascular disease, and asthma, in children and adults. ...
    - KOMO




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