New nasal swab diagnoses asthma quicker than ever before – ditching need for surgery
A NEW nasal swab has been found to diagnose asthma in children far quicker than previous methods. The test, developed by American researchers, is able to diagnose specific subtypes of asthma.
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Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Winter is here, and that can make it difficult for those with asthma to control ...
5 winter asthma triggers and home remedies to fight dry air, indoor allergens, respiratory infections
Winter can be a challenging season for those living with asthma, as the cold air, indoor allergens, and seasonal illnesses ...
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University of Pittsburgh researchers develop new test to better understand childhood asthma types
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtypes ...
EPA Report Finds That Formaldehyde Presents an “Unreasonable Risk” to Public Health
The report was published weeks after a ProPublica investigation found that the chemical causes more cancer than any other ...
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Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms
In addition to medication, managing environmental triggers is vital for asthma control during winter. For my patients with asthma, I recommend finding ways to warm the air they are breathing when ...
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Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Childhood
This will probably contribute to the improvement of asthma control and the prevention of acute exacerbations. Triggers of acute exacerbations are generally hard to avoid. Therefore, preexisting ...
Weight, BMI, physical activity and nutrition | Real Men Wear Gowns
Being overweight or obese increases your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and types of cancer.