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Allergies and Asthma: How They Connect
Both allergies and asthma affect millions of Americans every year, and the links between the two are still…
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Asthma May Reduce Risk of Coronavirus
Israeli study shows clear relationship between asthma and the coronavirus, but authors caution more research needed The fears…
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Smartphone App Can Indicate Worsening Asthma
Subjects’ coughing during sleep hours measured and evaluated with smartphone app Researchers have shown that nighttime coughing, measured…
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Genetic Differences Can Coincide with Response to Steroid-Based Asthma Treatment
New research from Cleveland Clinic and others Researchers recently found a genetic variant associated with poor overall lung…
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Study: Positive Correlation Between Soft Drink Consumption and Asthma Prevalence
Further research needed, but systematic review shows association (The following is an abstract of a recent study on…
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Recent Study Details Different Asthma Endotypes
Data suggests different treatment strategies may be beneficial An in-press study detailed the characteristics of 4 asthma endotypes…
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Study: Children Forced to Switch Inhalers Face Increased Risk
Insurance decisions can lead to loss of lung function Children with asthma who are required to switch inhaler…
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Overlap of Asthma, COPD Associated with High-Risk Conditions
UK study evaluated over 2,000 cases Comorbid conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and eczema are highly common…
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Study: Hormone Release from Fat Tissue May Lead to Asthma
Future treatments for breathing disorder may focus on this discovery New research suggests a hormone released from fat…
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Asthma in Children on the Rise
The American Lung Association states that asthma is the most prevalent chronic condition among children The American Lung…
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Asthma Assessment
As respiratory therapists, we regularly deal with asthma in our day-to-day practice. I am sure many of you…
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Chronic Cough
If symptoms have not improved, a nasal steroid or nasal antihistamine may be considered as well as an…