Asthma is a condition in which hyperreactive airways constrict and result in symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Causes of asthma include genetics, environmental factors, personal history of allergies, and other factors. Asthma is diagnosed by a physician based on a patient's family history and results from lung function tests and other exams. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting bronchodilators (LABAs) are used in the treatment of asthma. Generally, the prognosis for a patient with asthma is good. Exposure to allergens found on farms may protect against asthma symptoms. Read more: Asthma Article
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19 Tips on How to Stop a Cough
Coughing is a reflex that helps a person clear their airways of irritants. There are many causes of an excessive or severe cough including irritants like cigarette and secondhand smoke, pollution, air fresheners, medications like beta blockers and ACE inhibitors, the common cold, GERD, lung cancer, and heart disease. Natural and home remedies to help cure and soothe a cough include stay hydrated, gargle saltwater, use cough drops or lozenges, use herbs and supplements like ginger, mint, licorice, and slippery elm, and don't smoke. Over-the-counter products (OTC)to cure and soothe a cough include cough suppressants and expectorants, and anti-reflux drugs. Prescription drugs that help cure a cough include narcotic medications, antibiotics, inhaled steroids, and anti-reflux drugs like proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, for example, omeprazole (Prilosec), rabeprazole (Aciphex), and pantoprazole (Protonix).
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Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Sinus infection (sinusitis) is caused by allergies, infection, and chemicals or other irritants of sinuses. Signs and symptoms are headache, fever, and facial tenderness, pressure, or pain. Treatments of sinus infections are generally with antibiotics and at times, home remedies.
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with rickets, cancer, cardiovascular disease, severe asthma in children and cognitive impairment in older adults. Causes include not ingesting enough of the vitamin over time, having limited exposure to sunlight, having dark skin, and obesity. Symptoms include bone pain and muscle weakness. Treatment for vitamin D deficiency involves obtaining more vitamin D through supplements, diet, or exposure to sunlight.
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Chronic Rhinitis and Post-Nasal Drip
Chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip symptoms include an itchy, runny nose, sneezing, itchy ears, eyes, and throat. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) usually is caused by pollen in the air. Perennial allergic rhinitis is a type of chronic rhinitis and is a year-round problem, often caused by indoor allergens, such as dust, animal dander, and pollens that may exist at the time. Treatment of chronic rhinitis and post nasal drip are dependent upon the type of rhinitis condition.
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Fatigue
Fatigue can be described in various ways. Sometimes fatigue is described as feeling a lack of energy and motivation (both mental and physical). The causes of fatigue are generally related to a variety of conditions or diseases, for example, anemia, mono, medications, sleep problems, cancer, anxiety, heart disease, and drug abuse.Treatment of fatigue is generally directed toward the condition or disease that is causing the fatigue.
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Pregnancy (Week by Week, Trimesters)
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy vary by stage (trimester). The earliest pregnancy symptom is typically a missed period, but others include breast swelling and tenderness, nausea and sometimes vomiting, fatigue, and bloating. Second trimester symptoms include backache, weight gain, itching, and possible stretch marks. Third trimester symptoms are additional weight gain, heartburn, hemorrhoids, swelling of the ankles, fingers, and face, breast tenderness, and trouble sleeping. Eating a healthy diet, getting a moderate amount of exercise, also are recommended for a healthy pregnancy. Information about the week by week growth of your baby in the womb are provided.
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Obesity
Obesity is the state of being well above one's normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obese if they are more than 20% over their ideal weight. That ideal weight must take into account the person's height, age, sex, and build.
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Mold
Mold exposure may cause symptoms in people who are sensitive to molds. Symptoms of mold allergy include sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, coughing, redness of the eyes, and rash. Prevent mold growth by keeping indoor humidity low, between 30%-50%, using bathroom fans when showering, repairing plumbing leaks quickly, and using an air conditioner during humid seasons.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical and emotional disturbances that occur after a woman ovulates and ends with menstruation. Common PMS symptoms include; Depression Irritability Crying Oversensitivity Mood swings For some women PMS symptoms can be controlled with natural and home remedies, medications, and lifestyle changes such as exercise, nutrition, and a family and friend support system.
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Neutropenia (Causes, Symptoms, Ranges, Treatment)
Neutropenia is a marked decrease in the number of neutrophils, neutrophils being a type of white blood cell (specifically a form of granulocyte) filled with neutrally-staining granules, tiny sacs of enzymes that help the cell to kill and digest microorganisms it has engulfed by phagocytosis. Signs and symptoms of neutropenia include gum pain and swelling, skin abscesses, recurrent ear and sinus infections, sore mouth, low-grad fever, pneumonia-like symptoms, and pain and irritation around the rectal area. Neutropenia has numerous causes, for example, infections (HIV, TB, mono); medications (chemotherapy); vitamin deficiencies (anemia); bone marrow diseases (leukemias), radiation therapy, autoimmune destruction of neutrophils, and hypersplenism. Treatment of neutropenia depends upon the cause and the health of the patient.
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Symptoms, Causes, Stages, Life Expectancy
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung condition caused by smoking tobacco, exposure to secondhand smoke, and/or air pollutants. Conditions that accompany COPD include chronic bronchitis, chronic cough, and emphysema. Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, wheezing, and chronic cough. Treatment of COPD include GOLD guidelines, smoking cessation, medications, and surgery. The life expectancy of a person with COPD depends on the stage of the disease.
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GERD (Acid Reflux, Heartburn)
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition in which the acidified liquid contents of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. The symptoms of uncomplicated GERD are: heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Effective treatment is available for most patients with GERD.
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COPD vs. Emphysema
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the term doctors and other healthcare professionals use to describe a group of serious, progressive (worsens over time), chronic lung diseases that include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and sometimes asthma. The number one cause of COPD or emphysema, is smoking, and smoking is the third leading cause of death in the US.
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Eczema
Eczema refers to skin inflammation. There are many different types of eczema that produce symptoms and signs that range from oozing blisters to crusty plaques of skin. Treatment varies depending upon the type of eczema the person has.
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Allergy (Allergies)
An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. When these allergens come in contact with the body, it causes the immune system to develop an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to it. It is estimated that 50 million North Americans are affected by allergic conditions. The parts of the body that are prone to react to allergies include the eyes, nose, lungs, skin, and stomach. Common allergic disorders include hay fever, asthma, allergic eyes, allergic eczema, hives, and allergic shock.
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Cough (Chronic, Persistent Cough in Adults and Children)
Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, cigarette smoking, GERD, postnasal drip, bronchitis, pneumonia, medications, and less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Chronic cough treatment is based on the cause, but may be soothed natural and home remedies.
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Bronchitis (Acute) Contagoius Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways in the lung. Acute bronchitis is is short in duration (10 to 20 days) in comparison with chronic bronchitis, which lasts for months to years. Causes of acute bronchitis include viruses and bacteria, which means it can be contagious. Acute bronchitis caused by environmental factors such as pollution or cigarette smoke is not contagious. Common symptoms for acute bronchitis include nasal congestion, cough, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue. Acute bronchitis in children also my include runny nose, fever, and chest pain. Treatment for acute bronchitis are OTC pain relievers, cough suppressants (although not recommended in children), and rest. Infrequently antibiotics may be prescribed to treat acute bronchitis.
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Asthma: Over the Counter Treatment
Patients who have infrequent, mild bouts of asthma attacks may use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat their asthma symptoms. OTC asthma medicines are limited to epinephrine and ephedrine. These OTC drugs are best used with the guidance of a physician, as there may be side effects and the drugs may not be very effective.
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Hypoxia (Hypoxemia)
Hypoxia is a condition in which the normal concentration of oxygen in the blood is not enough for normal life functions. Symptoms of hypoxia and/or hypoxemia may be acute such as fast heart rate, rapid breathing, and shortness of breath; or severe symptoms include confusion, the inability to communicate, coma, and sometimes death. Treatment of hypoxia and/or hypoxemia is to provide supplemental oxygen to the body as soon as possible.
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Symptoms of 12 Serious Diseases and Health Problems
Learn how to recognize early warning signs and symptoms of serious diseases and health problems, for example, chronic cough, headache, chest pain, nausea, stool color or consistency changes, heartburn, skin moles, anxiety, nightmares, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, delusions, lightheadedness, night sweats, eye problems, confusion, depression, severe pelvic or abdominal pain, unusual vaginal discharge, and nipple changes. The symptoms and signs of serious health problems can be caused by strokes, heart attacks, cancers, reproductive problems in females (for example, cancers, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and sexually transmitted diseases or STDs), breast problems (for example, breast cancer and non-cancer related diseases), lung diseases (for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, lung cancer, emphysema, and asthma), stomach or digestive diseases (for example, cancers, gallbladder, liver, and pancreatic diseases, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease), bladder problems (for example, urinary incontinence, and kidney infections), skin cancer, muscle and joint problems, emotional problems or mental illness (for example, postpartum depression, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mania, and schizophrenia), and headache disorders (for example, migraines, or "the worst headache of your life), and eating disorders and weight problems (for example, anorexia or bulimia).
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Eye Allergy
Eye allergy (or allergic eye disease) are typically associated with hay fever and atopic dermatitis. Medications and cosmetics may cause eye allergies. Allergic eye conditions include allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis with atopic dermatitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and giant papillary conjunctivitis. Dry eye, tear-duct obstruction, and conjunctivitis due to infection are frequently confused with eye allergies. Eye allergies may be treated with topical antihistamines, decongestants, topical mast-cell stabilizers, topical anti-inflammatory drugs, systemic medications, and allergy shots.
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Reflux Laryngitis (Diet, Home Remedies, Medicine)
Reflux laryngitis is caused by acid refluxing back up through the esophagus and voice box. Reflux laryngitis causes irritation and inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, larynx, and throat; and can lead to symptoms, signs, and other problems like esophagitis, sinusitis, strictures, throat clearing, swallowing problems, asthma, chronic cough, and growths on the vocal cords. Typical symptoms of reflux laryngitis include heartburn, hoarseness, or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Reflux laryngitis can be treated with diet chanes, OTC medication, prescription medication, and lifestyle changes.
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Is Eczema Contagious?
Eczema is a skin condition characterized by inflamed, rough skin patches that occasionally produce fluid-filled bumps that may ooze. There is no cure for eczema, though eczema may be treated with moisturization, eczema cream, and topical steroids.
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COPD vs. Asthma (Differences and Similarities)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma both have common symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. COPD is caused by tobacco smoking, while asthma is caused by your inherited genetic makeup and their interactions with the environment. Risk factors for asthma are obesity, exposure to cigarette smoke (even secondhand smoke), and personal history of hay fever. There is no cure for either disease, but symptoms can be managed with medication. A person with asthma has a better prognosis and life expectancy than someone with COPD.
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Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an irritation of the nose caused by pollen and is associated with the following allergic symptoms: nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, eye and nose itching, and tearing eyes. Avoidance of known allergens is the recommended treatment, but if this is not possible, antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal sprays may help alleviate symptoms.
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Palpitations (Causes and Symptoms)
Palpitations are uncomfortable sensations of the heart beating hard, rapidly, or irregularly. Some types of palpitations are benign, while others are more serious. Palpitations are diagnosed by taking the patient history and by performing an EKG or heart monitoring along with blood tests. An electrophysiology study may also be performed. Treatment of palpitations may include lifestyle changes, medication, ablation, or implantation of a pacemaker. The prognosis if palpitations depends on the underlying cause.
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough (pertussis) is highly contagious respiratory infection that is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. There are an estimated 300,000 plus deaths annually from whooping cough (pertussis). Whooping cough commonly affects infants and young children but can be prevented with immunization with the vaccine. First stage whooping cough symptoms are a runny nose, sneezing, low-grade fever, a mild cough with the cough gradually becoming more severe. After one to two weeks, the second stage of whooping cough begins.
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Indoor Allergens
Indoor allergens are substances that can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Common sources of indoor allergens include dust mites, cockroaches, molds, pets, and plants. Avoiding indoor allergens is one way to reduce allergy and asthma symptoms.
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Sleepwalking (Causes, Symptoms, Treatment)
Sleepwalking is a condition in which an individual walks or does other activities while asleep. Factors associated with sleepwalking include genetic, environmental, and physiological. Episodes of sleepwalking may include quiet walking to agitated running. Conditions that may have similar symptoms of sleepwalking, but are not include night terrors, confusional arousals, and nocturnal seizures. Treatment of sleepwalking generally include preventative measures. Medication may be prescribed if necessary.
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Chronic Bronchitis (Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Remedies)
Chronic bronchitis is a cough that occurs daily with production of sputum that lasts for at least three months, two years in a row. Causes of chronic bronchitis include cigarette smoking, inhaled irritants, and underlying disease processes (such as asthma, or congestive heart failure). Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Treatments include bronchodilators and steroids. Complications of chronic bronchitis include COPD and emphysema.
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Lung Anatomy (Structure and Function)
The lungs are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood. Eliminating carbon dioxide from the blood is important, because as it builds up in the blood, headaches, drowsiness, coma, and eventually death may occur. The air we breathe in (inhalation) is warmed, humidified, and cleaned by the nose and the lungs.
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Smoking (How to Quit Smoking)
Smoking is an addiction. More than 430,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from smoking related illnesses. Secondhand smoke or "passive smoke" also harm family members, coworkers, and others around smokers. There are a number of techniques available to assist people who want to quit smoking.
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Children's Health
Children's health is focused on the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. There are many aspects of children's health, including growth and development, illnesses, injuries, behavior, mental illness, family health, and community health.
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Insomnia (Symptoms, Causes, Remedies, and Cures)
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty falling asleep; waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep; waking up too early in the morning; or unrefreshing sleep. Secondary insomnia is the most common type of insomnia. Treatment for insomnia include lifestyle changes, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication.
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Asthma Medications
There are two types of asthma medications: long-term control with anti-inflammatory drugs and quick relief from bronchodilators. Asthma medicines may be inhaled using a metered-dose inhaler or nebulizer or they may be taken orally. People with high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, or heart disease shouldn't take OTC asthma drugs like Primatene Mist and Bronkaid.
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Enterovirus (Non-Polio Enterovirus Infection)
Non-polio enteroviruses cause a variety of infections, including aseptic meningitis, hand, foot, and mouth disease, herpangina, and the common cold. Symptoms and signs of enterovirus infection include hypoxia, eye pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, and fever. Treatment of non-polio enterovirus infection involves supportive care that reduces the symptoms and signs, as there are no antiviral medications approved for treatment.
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Children's Cough Causes and Treatments
Children's cough causes include infection, acid reflux, asthma, allergies or sinus infection, whooping cough, and exposure to irritants. Treatment for a child's cough include cough medicine for children over the age of four.
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Peanut Allergy
About 1% to 2% of people in the U.S. have a peanut allergy. Symptoms and signs of a peanut allergy include rash, hives, redness, and itching. Severe reactions may cause difficulty breathing, nausea, decreased blood pressure, lightheadedness, and behavioral changes. People with a peanut allergy should carry an epinephrine auto-injector with them at all times.
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Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke can cause illness and disease in nonsmokers. Some of these conditions include lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses such as asthma, SIDS, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from secondhand smoke exposure in the home environment and workplace.
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Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease (NTM, Symptoms, Treatment, Side Effects)
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), most commonly, M. avium complex or MAC, is a mycobacteria that causes lung infections and disease. Nontuberculous mycobacteria are commonly found in soil, air, and water. Examples of how NTM lung infection are transmitted include swimming, using a hot tub (NTM bacteria are aerosolized), or playing with or handling soil. The most common symptoms of NTM lung infection are chronic, dry cough, and shortness of breath. Sometimes the cough may have mucous or blood. Other symptoms of NTM lung disease include fatigue, chest pain, malaise, and weakness. As NTM lung disease progresses, fevers, night sweats, and appetite loss may occur. Treatment guidelines for NTM lung disease depend upon the type and extent of the infection, and the person's health.
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Food Allergy
The most common food allergies are to eggs, nuts, milk, peanuts, fish, shellfish, strawberries and tomatoes. Symptoms and signs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, itching, hives, eczema, asthma, lightheadedness, and anaphylaxis. Allergy skin tests, RAST, and ELISA tests may be used to diagnose a food allergy. Though dietary avoidance may be sufficient treatment for mild allergies, the use of an Epipen may be necessary for severe food allergies.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious viral infection. Symptoms include fever and nasal congestion and discharge. Treatment focuses on supportive care. This disease has a good prognosis in babies and infants.
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Adult-Onset Asthma
Adult-onset asthma is asthma that is diagnosed in people over 20 years of age. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Treatment may involve anti-inflammatory medications or bronchodilators.
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Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Ichythyosis vulgaris is an uncommon inherited condition marked by xerosis. Symptoms and signs include very dry, scaly skin over most of the skin's surface, with the exception of the armpits, groin, and flexural areas. Treatment may involve the use of topical medications and emollients for the skin. Living in a humid area may be helpful.
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Asthma Complexities
There are many unusual symptoms of asthma, including sighing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, chronic cough, recurrent walking pneumonia, and rapid breathing. These symptoms may vary from individual to individual. These asthma complexities make it difficult to accurately diagnose and treat asthma.
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Allergy Treatment Begins At Home
Avoiding allergy triggers at home is one of the best ways to prevent allergy symptoms. Controlling temperature, humidity, and ventilation are a few ways to allergy-proof the home. Cleaning, vacuuming, and using HEPA air filters also helps control allergies.
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Snoring
Snoring is caused by the vibrations of the soft tissues at the back of the nose and throat while a person sleeps. There are many causes of snoring like being pregnant, allergies, asthma, colds, the flu, excess alcohol, some medications, smoking, and sleep position. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that causes snoring and can be serious. Treatments to reduce or stop snoring include lifestyle changes, home remedies, antisnoring devices and aids, medical treatments, and at times, surgery.
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Asthma in Children
Asthma in children manifests with symptoms such as coughing and wheezing. Rates of asthma in children are increasing. Asthma in children is usually diagnosed based on the description of symptoms. Lung function tests may also be used. A variety of medications are used for the treatment of childhood asthma.
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Occupational Asthma
Occupational asthma is a type of asthma caused by exposure to a substance in the workplace. Symptoms and signs include wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. The usual treatment for occupational asthma involves removal from exposure and the use of bronchodilators and inhaled anti-inflammatory medicines.
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Fitness
Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of disease. Regular exercise can also reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety. There are fitness programs that fit any age or lifestyle.
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Treating the Flu in People with Health Risks
Certain portions of the population are at an increased risk of suffering serious complications from the flu. Some of these indviduals at risk include: those with asthma, COPD, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, HIV, AIDs, elderly, women who are pregnant, and children under the age of two. Contact your physician if you have the flu immediately so that you receive the proper care to prevent serious complications.
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Exercise-Induced Asthma
Exercise-induced asthma is asthma triggered by vigorous exercise. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, and fatigue while exercising. Preventing exercise-induced asthma attacks involves using inhaled medicines before exercising, performing warm-up exercises and cooling down afterward, avoiding exercising outdoors when pollen counts are high, restricting exercise when you have a viral infection, and wearing a mask over your nose and mouth when exercising in cold weather.
Treatment & Diagnosis
- Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
- Fatigue, Tiredness, and Lethargy
- Wheezing
- Cyanosis (Turning Blue)
- Chronic Cough
- Anxiety
- Palpitations
- Hyperventilation
- Asthma
- How to Choose a Doctor
- Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment
- Doctor: Getting the Most from Your Doctor's Appointment
- Asthma: Managing Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Asthma Control: Know Your Score
- Asthma, Controlling Your
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- Asthma and Allergies and Your Child
- Self Care: How Can I Help My Doctor?
- Asthma FAQs
- H1N1 Swine Flu Can Infect Some Pets
- Mold Hazards, A Story From New Orleans
- Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthier Home
- Home and Family
- Deaths Rise with Ground-Level Ozone Warning
- Food Allergies vs. Food Intolerance
- Asthma Rates Increasing
- Chronotherapy - Tunes In to Body's Rhythms
- Methotrexate Spares Steroids in Asthmatics
- Corticosteroid Side Effects
- Questions To Ask Your Doctor - General
- Questions To Ask Your Doctor - Allergy
- Exercise Preventing Asthma?
- Asthma in Women, Asthma in Pregnancy
- Air Pollution and Allergies: A Connection?
- Coping with a Bad Disease - Community Counts
- The Hygiene Hypothesis
- Doctors Answer Lung Condition Questions
- Can Asthma Medication Hide Churg-Strauss Syndrome?
- Can Asthma Go Away and Come Back?
- What Are the Side Effects of Asthma Inhalers?
- Does Altitude Affect Asthma?
- What Does It Mean When Children Cough up Sulfur Granules?
- Can Inhaled Steroids Cause Thrush?
- What Are Strategies to Deal With Mite Allergies ?
- Do Anti-Mite Carpet Cleaners Help Mite Allergies?
- What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma?
- Best Exercises for Asthma: Yoga, Swimming, Biking, and Walking
- Does Stress Cause Asthma?
- Can Asthma Cause a Heart Attack?
- What Causes Asthma?
- Causes of Palpitations
- Emphysema Causes and Risk Factors
- Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Symptoms?
- Influenza A (H3N2)v: What Goes Around Comes Around
Medications & Supplements
- prednisone (Prednisone Intensol, Rayos) Corticosteroid
- Corticosteroids (Systemic, Oral and Injectable)
- Predinsone Side Effects (Adverse Effects)
- Anticholinergic and Antispasmodic Drugs
- montelukast - oral, Singulair
- methylprednisolone sodium succinate - injection, Solu-Medrol
- budesonide breath-activated inhaler - oral, Pulmicort
- cromolyn nebulizer solution - inhalation, Intal
- budesonide suspension for nebulizer - inhalation
- montelukast granules - oral, Singulair
- fluticasone/salmeterol disk inhaler - oral, Advair Diskus
- zafirlukast - oral, Accolate
- omalizumab - injection, Xolair
- albuterol (salbutamol) pre-mixed solution - inhalation, Proventil, Ventolin
- prednisolone liquid - oral, Orapred, Pediapred, Prelone
- albuterol (salbutamol) solution - inhalation, Proventil, Ventolin
- theophylline sustained-release - oral, Uniphyl
- salmeterol inhalation - oral, Serevent
- albuterol (salbutamol) inhaler - oral, Proventil, Ventolin
- montelukast chew tablet - oral, Singulair
- cromolyn aerosol - inhalation, Intal
- Bronchodilators (Drug Class)
- Biologics (Biologic Drug Class)
- SALBUTAMOL (ALBUTEROL)-ORAL DISK INHALER
- FLUTICASONE-ORAL AEROSOL INHALER, Flovent
- ipratropium bromide inhaler (Atrovent)
- hydrocortisone injection (Solu-Cortef, A-Hydrocort)
- dexamethasone (Decadron, DexPak)
- montelukast, Singulair
- Drug Interactions
- terbutaline (Brethine)
- budesonide (oral inhalation, Pulmicort, Pulmicort Flexhaler)
- albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil)
- aminophylline (Norphyl)
- salmeterol (Serevent)
- mometasone furoate (Nasonex)
- budesonide (Entocort EC, Uceris)
- fluticasone propionate oral inhaler (Flovent)
- beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler (Qvar)
- formoterol powder in capsule - oral inhalation, Foradil
- beclomethasone hfa inhaler - oral, Qvar
- theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24)
- Advair Diskus, Advair HFA (fluticasone and salmeterol oral inhaler)
- cromolyn, Nasalcrom, Gastrocrom (Intal, Opticrom are discontinued)
- metaproterenol inhaler - oral, Alupent
- levalbuterol pre-mixed solution - inhalation, Xopenex
- epinephrine solution-inhalation, Adrenalin, Isuprel
- budesonide/formoterol hfa inhaler (Symbicort)
- triamcinolone acetonide inhaler, Azmacort
- omalizumab, Xolair
- zafirlukast (Accolate)
- beclomethasone - nasal, Beconase Aq, Vancenase Aq
- beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler (Beconase AQ, QNASL)
- flunisolide nasal spray, Aerospan (Nasalide, Aerobid, Aerobid HFA are discontinued)
- Dulera (mometasone furoate/formoterol fumarate)
- ciclesonide (Alvesco)
- flunisolide - oral inhalation, Aerobid
- bitolterol mesylate, Tornalate
- beclomethasone dipropionate nasal inhaler-spray, Vancenase, Beconase
- Singulair
- Tilade
- Zyflo
- Nucala
- Accolate
- Deltasone
- Xolair
- Proventil
- Terbutaline Sulfate
- Proair
- Decadron
- Ventolin Solution
- Ventolin Syrup
- Arnuity Ellipta
- Xopenex HFA
- Xopenex
- Serevent Diskus
- Aridol
- Pulmicort Turbuhaler
- Pulmicort Flexhaler
- Pulmicort Respules
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Prevention & Wellness
- 9/11 Health Conditions and Cancers 18 Years Later
- Lots of Teens Are Breathing in Others' Vaping Fumes
- For Kids With Asthma, Allergies, New School Year Can Bring Flare-Ups
- 4 Tips for a Healthier Home
- Dirty Air Kills 30,000 Americans Each Year
- For Asthmatic Kids in Tough Neighborhoods, Family Is Key
- AHA News: Where There's Wildfire Smoke, There May Be Heart Problems
- Health Tip: Minimizing Shortness of Breath
- Cell Mapping Provides New Insights About Asthma
- Your Guide to a Healthier Home for Better Asthma Control
- Sheep Study Shows a Stuffy Side Effect of Vaping
- Breathe Easier, New York City: Clean-Air Taxi Rules Are Working
- Cleaner Air Linked to Lower Asthma Rates in Kids
- For Many With Mild Asthma, Popular Rx May Not Work: Study
- Stay Safe While Spring Cleaning
- Summer Is Tough for Asthma Sufferers
- Asthma Inhalers Incorrectly Used by Most Kids in Study
- Asthma Myths That Can Hurt You
- Many E-Cigs Loaded With Germs, Study Finds
- Almost Half of Young Asthma Patients Misuse Inhalers
- Vehicle Exhaust Drives Millions of New Asthma Cases Annually
- Many Parents Think Vaping Around Kids Is Fine
- Poor Asthma Control Tied to Worse School Performance
- Health Tip: Reducing Asthma Attacks in Cold Weather
- Are Forests Now Playing a Role in Pollution?
- First Generic Version of Advair Diskus Approved for Asthma, COPD
- Does Fish Oil Help Control Asthma? Not So Much, Study Finds
- As Air Pollution Increases, so Do ER Visits
- Health Tip: Getting Rid of a Mold Problem
- Friends' Vaping Could Pose Danger to Kids With Asthma
- Asthma Often Goes Undetected in Urban Teens, Study Finds
- Don't Let Holiday Season Stress Worsen Your Allergies, Asthma
- Millions of Americans Still Breathing Secondhand Smoke: Report
- Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Harm an Asthmatic Child
- A 'Hypoallergenic' Dog? You May Be Barking Up the Wrong Tree
- Obesity Boosts Childhood Asthma Risk by 30 Percent
- Cleaning Your Baby's Pacifier By Sucking On It May Do Baby Good
- Pets Can Double as Asthma Antidote
- FDA Says Primatene Mist Inhaler is Back for Asthmatics
- Don't Blame Just Air Pollution for Asthma in Kids
- Dirty Air Tied to Millions of Asthma ER Visits Each Year
- Making Halloween Less Scary for Teens With Allergies, Asthma
- Add Asthma to List of Possible Causes of Childhood Obesity
- As Hurricane Michael Nears, Expert Warns of Gas-Powered Generator Dangers
- 5 Tips to Manage Your Child's Asthma
- Florence's Lingering Threat: Mold
- Asthma-Obesity Link May Cut Both Ways
- Singulair Asthma Tablet Bottles Recalled
- Trump Plan to Relax Coal-Fired Power Plant Rules Could Lead to 1,400 Deaths a Year
- Women With Asthma More Likely to Develop COPD
- School Prep Includes Planning Allergy, Asthma Management
- Preschoolers' Parents May Be Unprepared to Treat Asthma
- Summers Less Smoggy Now, But Winter Air Hasn't Improved
- Does Dirty Air Cancel Out the Benefits of Exercise?
- Can You Eat Your Way to Better Asthma Control?
- Vitamin D Deficiency Could Be Lung Disease Risk
- Walkable Neighborhoods Might Lower Kids' Asthma Risk
- Health Tip: Breathe Easier in a Volcano Zone
- Kids With Asthma Need a Flu Shot: Study
- Asthmatic Teens Even More Likely to Vape Than Those Without the Illness
- Be Smart When It Comes to Spring Allergies and Asthma
- Health Concerns Rise Along With Hawaii Eruptions
- Health Tip: Identifying Asthma Triggers
- 'Smoke-Free' Rooms Still Loaded With Smoke Residues, Study Finds
- Got Asthma? Avoid Allergens
- Preschool, Day Care Not Asthma Triggers: Study
- Boosting Steroid Dose May Not Reduce Kids' Asthma Flare-Ups
- Female Hormones May Play Part in Asthma
- Summer Camp Tips for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
- Asthma Doesn't Have to Ruin Your Valentine's Day
- Asthma Attacks on the Decline Among U.S. Kids
- Easing Your Child's Asthma
- Asthma in America Carries $82 Billion Price Tag
- Asthma Worse for Overweight Preschoolers: Study
- Boxed Warning Removed From Certain Asthma Medications: FDA
- Keeping the Holidays Allergy and Asthma-Free
- Heavy Particles in Smog Up Kids' Asthma Risk
- Moms' Soda Habit in Pregnancy May Boost Kids' Odds for Asthma
- Can Trees Curb Asthma Flare-Ups in Polluted Cities?
- Health Tip: Have Fun on Halloween, Despite Asthma
- Exercising With Asthma or Allergies
- Many With Work-Related Asthma Not Getting Key Vaccine
- Could Pests, Dust Lower Kids' Odds for Asthma?
- Asthma Drug Tied to Nightmares, Depression
- Kids' Colds Linked to Asthma, Lung Problems Later
- Minorities Exposed to Dirtier Air, U.S. Study Finds
- Health Tip: Preventing Food Allergies While Dining Out
- Parents Say Schools Don't Help Kids With Mental Health, Chronic Disease
- Florida Confronts Irma's Aftermath
- Regular Use of Bleach Linked to COPD
- The Best Way to Diagnose a Food Allergy
- For City Kids With Asthma, Nearby Green Space Is Key
- New 'Biologic' Drug May Help Severe Asthma
- Evolution Not Over for Humans
- Smoking Bans Help Kids Breathe Easier
- Marching Band Members Can Use a Physical Tuneup
- New Hope From Old Drugs in Fight Against Parkinson's
- Chronic Illness Can Plunge Young Adults Into Despair
- Harvey's Health Hazards Will Continue During Cleanup
- Health Tip: Back to School for Kids with Asthma
- How to Fight Fall Allergies
- Steroid Pills Usually Ineffective Against Bronchitis, Study Finds
- Nearly 4 Million Worldwide Die Each Year From Asthma, COPD
- Asthma Drug May Help Kidney Patients Regain Sense of Smell
- The Couple That Lives Together Shares Skin Bacteria Together
- Health Tip: Learn Your Risk for Asthma
- Asthma Control Essential in Pregnancy, Study Suggests
- 9/11 Survivors More Likely to Have Heart, Lung Diseases
- Climate Change Delivers 'Double Whammy' to 4 in 10 Americans
- Too Few Children Get EpiPen When Needed: Study
- Health Tip: When Air Quality is Poor
- Shortage of Bee, Wasp Venom Stings Those With Allergies
- Arm Yourself Against Insect Sting Allergies
- Many Chronic Illnesses Linked to Suicide Risk
- Health Tip: Recognizing Summer Allergy Symptoms
- Climate Change May Up Asthma Irritant, Study Says
- Could Cancer Drug Gleevec Help With Severe Asthma?
- Allergies Getting Worse? Blame Climate Change
- Testosterone May Protect Men From Allergic Asthma
- Vitamin D Fails the Asthma Test
- Health Tip: Applying Eye Drops
- Take Control of Your Asthma
- Thunderstorms Can Trigger Asthma Flares, Study Finds
- Summer Camp Prep for Kids With Allergies, Asthma
- Many Students Reluctant to Use Asthma Inhalers at School
- 4 in 10 Americans Still Breathe Dirty Air
- Health Tip: When Asthma Doesn't Improve
- Kids Can Pick Up Nicotine on Their Hands
- Preparing for Anesthesia: 5 Tips You Should Know
- City Snow May Be Fouled by Pollution From Cars
- How to Protect Yourself From Air Pollution
- Nearly 600,000 Asthma Inhalers Recalled
- Health Tip: Asthma and Air Pollution
- Most U.S. Kids Who Die From Flu Are Unvaccinated
- Climate Change May Cloud Americans' Mental Health: Report
- Ready for Spring Allergies?
- Welcome Spring and Still Survive Your Allergies
- U.S. Medical Groups Sound the Alarm on Climate Change
- Sinus Trouble Can Lead to Depression, Lost Work
- Mite-Proof Bedding May Help Curb Asthma Attacks: Study
- Secondhand Smoke Linked to Food Allergies in Kids
- Obesity May Raise Girls' Risk of Asthma, Allergies
- City Tax on Cars Cut Pollution, Kids' Asthma Risk
- Asthma Much More Lethal for Black Children, Study Finds
- Can Mom's Vitamin E Head Off Child's Asthma Risk?
- Many Smokers Switch to E-Cigs After Tobacco-Related Illness
- There's Fun and Fitness in the Pool for Asthmatic Kids
- Health Tip: Could Allergy Shots Help You?
- Does a Baby's Sex Affect Mom's Immunity During Pregnancy?
- Low-Income Kids More Likely to Have ADHD, Asthma
- Needed: An 'Action Plan' for Kids Prone to Severe Allergic Reactions
- Smoke-Free Public Housing Cuts Secondhand Fumes
- Sleepless Nights Linked to Asthma Later in Life
- Obamacare Boosted Coverage for the Chronically Ill, Study Finds
- Childhood Asthma May Encourage Obesity, Study Suggests
- E-Cigarettes Not a Smoking Deterrent for Kids
- 1 in 3 Adults Diagnosed With Asthma May Not Have It: Study
- U.S. Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest in Decades
- Mold Found in Baby Teething Toy
- Kids' Asthma Flareups Fall Off After No-Smoking Laws
- Are Heartburn Meds During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Kids?
- Many Poor Asthma Sufferers Stuck in Settings That Make Their Disease Worse
- Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Cut Kids' Asthma Risk
- Is It a Cold or the Flu? Here's How to Tell
- Health Care Spending for U.S. Kids Jumped 56 Percent in Less Than 20 Years
- U.S. Families Spend 1.5 Billion Hours Yearly on Kids With Special Health Needs
- Cured Meats Could Aggravate Asthma, Study Suggests
- Health Tip: Who Needs a Flu Shot?
- Study Sees Link Between Insomnia, Asthma
- Mice May Be Key to Kids' Asthma Attacks at School
- Many Women With Chronic Ills Don't Use Online Tools
- Food Allergies Among Kids Vary by Race: Study
- CDC Reveals Top 5 Causes of Death
- Wildfire Smoke Chokes Southeast, Brings Health Threats
- More Than Half of Americans Have Chronic Health Problem: Study
- Scented Rooms, Products? Many Health-Conscious Americans Say 'No Thanks'
- Clean Home May Help Keep Kids' Asthma in Check
- Doctors Should Promote Breast-Feeding to Patients: Panel
- Health Tip: Manage Allergies
- Foster Kids Face Higher Risk of Health Problems: Study
- Scientists Launch Project to Map Every Cell in Human Body
- Parents of Kids With Food Allergies Believe They're Allergic, Too
- 6 Keys to a Safe, Allergy-Free Halloween
- Health Tip: Health Risks of Childhood Obesity
- Farm Kids Get Fewer Allergies, International Study Finds
- Food Allergies Linked to Raised Risk of Asthma, Hay Fever
- Makeup of Germs in Newborn's Gut May Triple Allergy, Asthma Risk
- As Traffic Piles Up, So Does Air Pollution
- New Biologic Drug Tackles Hard-to-Control Asthma
- Health Tip: Don't Be Surprised by Fall Allergies
- Combo Drug for Childhood Asthma Appears Safe in Study
- Early Virus Raises Asthma Risk in Certain Kids: Study
- Cheap Face Masks Little Help Against Air Pollutants
- Adult-Onset Asthma Might Raise Heart Risks
- Climate Change May Prolong Smog Season in Southeast U.S.
- Kids With Mild Asthma Can Take Acetaminophen: Study
- Tougher U.S. Air Standards Would Be Lifesavers: Study
- Heavy Drinking Might Harm the Lungs
- Amish Lifestyle Brings Unexpected Benefit: Less Asthma
- 4 Out of 5 Kids With Epilepsy Have Other Health Problems: Study
- Eczema's Effects More Than Skin Deep
- Helping a Child Manage a Chronic Illness
- Does Living Near a Fracking Site Make Asthma Worse?
- London's Great Smog of 1952 Linked to Asthma Surge
- Long Work Hours May Hurt Your Health
- Depression Plagues Many With COPD
- Puerto Ricans' Health Lags Behind Other Hispanics
- Antibiotics, Formula Feeding Might Change Baby's 'Microbiome'
- Health Tip: Control Asthma
- Health Tip: Spot Signs of Summer Allergies
- Many Parents Ill-Informed About Kids' Asthma Meds
- Fewer Inhaled Steroids May Be OK for Asthmatic Children
- At Least 1 Full-Time Nurse Per School, Pediatric Group Recommends
- Many Smokers Have COPD Symptoms, Without Diagnosis
- Health Tip: Create an Asthma Action Plan
- Severe Asthma in Childhood Linked to COPD Risk Later
- Think You're Allergic to Penicillin? Maybe Not
- Do You Know the 'Hidden' Signs of Asthma?
- Common Meds and Dementia: How Strong Is the Link?
- Managing Allergies, Asthma 101
- Smog May Boost Risk for Several Cancers
- More U.S. Kids Have Chronic Health Problems: Study
- Kids From Poorer Families May Have Worse Food Allergy Care
- Climate Change May Mean More Smoggy Days to Come: Study
- Many U.S. Adults Think Kids' Health Is Worse Today
- Doctors Issue Call to Combat Climate Change
- Spring Allergies? Don't Assume It's Only Pollen
- Cleaner Air in California May Mean Healthier Kids: Study
- Underweight or Obese Women Who Drink and Smoke May Have Higher Asthma Risk
- Cinqair Approved for Severe Asthma
- Obesity Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Women
- Mom's Smoking May Put Kids at Higher Risk of COPD in Adulthood
- Health Tip: Warding Off the Flu When You Have Asthma
- Special Infant Formulas Don't Shield Against Asthma, Allergies: Study
- U.S. Pediatricians to Add Poverty to Well-Visit Checklist
- Poverty Linked to Asthma, Allergy Treatment Failure
- Traffic Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk for Asthmatic Women
- U.S. Action on Climate Change Could Save Nearly 300,000 Lives by 2030: Study
- Health Tip: Are You Allergic to Dust Mites?
- Prenatal Diet Rich in Vitamin D May Cut Allergy Risk in Kids: Study
- Asthma May Raise Risk for Abdominal Aneurysm
- Women With Asthma May Be Prone to Fertility Problems: Study
- Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids: Study
- Study Ties School Calendar to Asthma Flare-Ups
- Allergies, Asthma Tied to Lower Risk of Brain Cancer
- Wildfires May Boost Ozone Levels in Cities: Study
- Prenatal Vitamin D Supplements May Not Lower Baby's Asthma Risk: Study
- Health Tip: Considering a Humidifier?
- Health Tip: Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health
- Study Ties Autism Risk to Prenatal Exposure to Asthma Drugs
- Doctor-Patient Emails Can Help the Chronically Ill
- Health Tip: Are You Allergic to Your Pet?
- Child Asthma Rates Leveling Off, Except Among Poor and Older Kids: Study
- Asthma Linked to Chronic Migraines in Some People
- Vitamin D Won't Guard Against Colds in People With Asthma
- Kids With Asthma, Allergies May Face Higher Heart Risk Factors: Study
- Asthma Appears to Double Chronic Migraine Risk
- Health Tip: Who Gets Pneumonia?
- Planned Cesareans Tied to Slight Increase in Asthma Risk for Kids
- Allergy and Asthma Sufferers Beware as Holiday Season Kicks In
- Dogs in the Home May Lower Kids' Odds for Asthma
- Unexpected Severe Allergic Reactions Strike Many Schools
- Health Tip: What's Polluting the Indoor Air?
- 'Green' Public Housing May Help Families Breathe Easier
- Asthma Drug Use in Infants Linked to Stunted Growth
- Health Tip: Live Better With Asthma
- Gut Bacteria Tied to Asthma Risk in Kids
- Kids May Be More Likely to Get Asthma if Grandma Smoked While Pregnant: Study
- Secondhand Smoke May Double Risk of Hospitalization for Kids With Asthma
- Health Tip: Is Dust Causing Your Allergy?
- Health Tip: Secondhand Smoke Poses Danger
- Coping Tips for Summer Weather Hazards
- Neglecting Teen Health May Lead to Bigger Problems as Adults
- City Grime Releases Pollutant When Exposed to Sunlight: Study
- Add Asthma, Allergy Plans to Your Back-to-School List
- Smog Threatens Visitors to U.S. National Parks: Report
- How to Avoid July Fourth Allergy Flare-Ups
- Fireworks Can Spark Bump in Air Pollution, Study Finds
- Losing Weight May Ease Asthma in Obese People
- Health Tip: When Air Is Unhealthy
- Asthma Treatments Fail Older Patients More Often: Study
- Aerobic Exercise Can Help Curb Asthma, Study Shows
- Soy Supplements Won't Ease Asthma, Study Finds
- Many Kids With Asthma Also Sensitive to Peanuts: Study
- Environmental Concerns Led to Jump in Cost of Asthma Inhalers: Study
- Women Hospitalized for Asthma More Often Than Men
- Curbing School Bus Pollution Might Reduce Absences
- 4 in 10 Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air: Report
- Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: Study
- Antibiotics May Be Overused in Many Neonatal ICUs, Study Finds
- Spring Allergy Season Could Be a Bloomin' Nightmare
- Health Tip: When Pollen Counts are High
- Work-Related Asthma Affects Millions of U.S. Adults: CDC
- Asthma Rates Similar Among Black Children in Urban, Rural Areas: Study
- Do Harsh Winters Mean Worse Allergies?
- Childhood Trauma May Raise Odds of Asthma
- High-Tech Skin Maps Show Chemicals From Clothes, Beauty Products
- Weight-Loss Surgery Might Reduce Serious Asthma Flare-Ups
- Tips for Managing Spring Allergies
- Smog Plus Pollen May Mean Even More Sneezing
- 'Ground Zero' Workers at Risk of Autoimmune Diseases: Study
- Pneumonia in Early Childhood Tied to Higher Odds of Asthma
- Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Child's Asthma Risk
- Decrease in Air Pollution Tied to Healthier Lungs in Children
- Cat, Dust Mite Allergies Linked to Childhood Asthma
- Babies Who Eat Peanuts Early May Avoid Allergy
- Host of Factors Influence Baby's Immune System
- Troops in Middle East May Be at Risk for Lung Problems
- Could a Dishwasher Raise Your Child's Allergy, Asthma Risk?
- Moldy Homes May Mean More Asthma in Young Kids
- Preemies More Likely to Have Asthma, Study Finds
- Medication Problems May Spur Many Child ER Trips, Study Finds
- Workers May Be Afraid to Discuss Job-Related Asthma
- Researchers Rethink Inner-City Asthma Theory
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Sinusitis
- Asthma Tied to Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea
- Health Tip: Exercising With a Lung Condition
- Health Tip: Triggering Asthma Attacks
- About 1 in 7 Older Adults Has Some Form of Lung Disease: CDC
- Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
- Coordinated Care Through 'Medical Home' Best for Chronically Ill Kids: Study
- Almost All U.S. Teens Are Sleep Deprived, Study Finds
- Almost Half of U.S. Kids Suffer Traumatic Stress, Study Shows
- Raised Asthma Risk Seen for Toddlers Who Share Bed With Parents
- Urine Test for Kids With Asthma Shows Promise
- No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy, Asthma in Kids: Study
- Asthma Raises Heart Attack Risk, Research Suggests
- Pollution Down, but Health Risks Persist
- Poor Quality Housing Tied to Higher Asthma Rates Among Kids
- Adult Asthma Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
- Halloween Safety Tips for Kids With Asthma
- Colleges Could Do More for Students With Chronic Ills, Study Finds
- Use Chia Seeds With Caution, Researcher Warns
- New Clues to How Colds Can Spur Asthma Attacks
- Small Heart, Stroke Risks From Asthma Drug: FDA
- Job Worries Can Raise Asthma Risk, Study Says
- Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids
- Few Students With Asthma, Allergies Have School Emergency Plan
- Smoking Before Fatherhood May Raise Asthma Risk in Kids: Study
- Putting Baby to Sleep on Animal Fur May Lower Asthma Risk: Study
- Health Tip: Things That Can Trigger Asthma
- FDA OKs New Once-Daily Asthma Treatment
- Older Women With Asthma Face Worse Health Outcomes
- Even Thinking an Odor is Harmful May Spur Asthma Symptoms
- Obesity During Pregnancy Linked to Raised Asthma Risk in Kids
- Asthma Drug May Help Those With Chronic Hives
- New Inhaled Drug Shows Promise Against Asthma, Allergies
- Health Tip: Take it Easy on Chemical Cleaners
- Yoga May Not Help Ease Asthma, Study Suggests
- Too-Clean Homes May Encourage Child Allergies, Asthma: Study
- Obama Moves to Cut Power Plant Emissions
- Costs a Barrier to Asthma Care for Some Kids
- Children's Asthma Linked to Air Pollution in 2nd Trimester: Study
- Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Ease Asthma
- Study Probes Link Between Early Antibiotic Use, Asthma
- Climate Change Will Make Breathing in Summer Harder: Study
- Asthma Linked to Bone Loss in Study
- Got Hay Fever? New Tablets vs. Allergy Shots
- Oil-Swishing Craze: Snake Oil or All-Purpose Remedy?
- Nonwhites Exposed to More Air Pollution: Study
- Smoking Bans Linked to Drop in Premature Births, Kids' Asthma Attacks
- Spring Pollen Allergies
- Traffic Smog Tied to Hospital Stays for White Kids With Asthma
- Preterm Birth May Raise Child's Asthma Risk, Study Suggests
- September Peak Month for Kids' Asthma Flares: Study
- EPA Sets Tougher Auto Fuel, Emissions Standards
- Common Asthma Meds May Raise Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Says
- Black Children, Teens More Likely to Return to Hospital for Asthma: Study
- Premature Birth Linked to Asthma, Wheezing in Childhood
- Testing for Smoke Exposure May Predict Rehospitalization for Asthma
- Less Variety in Babies' Gut Bacteria May Lead to Asthma Risk
- Dogs May Guard Babies Against Asthma, Allergies
- Probiotics Don't Prevent Childhood Asthma, Study Finds
- Nebulizers May Not Deliver Full Drug Dose to Kids With Asthma
- Too Few Americans With Asthma Are Getting Flu Shots, CDC Says
- Women With Asthma May Take Longer to Get Pregnant: Study
- Cat Allergies Double Among Asthma Sufferers, Study Reveals
- Study: Women at Higher Risk for Allergies, Asthma
- Few Parents Use Kids' Asthma Meds Correctly: Study
- Health Tip: Create an Asthma Action Plan
- Health Tip: Exercising Despite Allergies and Asthma
- Asthma Care Critical During Pregnancy, Study Finds
- Smoking Plus Asthma in Pregnancy May Make for 'Dangerous Situation'
- More Menopausal Women Hospitalized for Asthma, Study Finds
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers Aren't Cure-Alls, FDA Warns
- Allergies, Asthma Show Links to ADHD: Study
- Many Kids With Asthma Live With Secondhand Smoke: CDC
- Obese Kids More Likely to Have Asthma, With Worse Symptoms
- Indoor Incense Triggers Lung Cell Inflammation, Study Shows
- Watch Out for Backyard Allergy Triggers
- Study of Genetic Condition May Yield Clues to Cause of Allergies
- Poll: U.S. Adults Support Smoking Ban in Cars With Kids
- 5 Things Kids Should Tell Their Asthma Doctor
- 7 out of 10 Americans Take a Prescription Drug: Study
- Genetic Risks for Asthma May Persist Into Adulthood
- C-Sections in U.S. Stable After 12-Year Rise: CDC
- Your Summer Cold May Actually Be an Allergic Reaction
- Health Tip: Is Your Asthma Getting Worse?
- Health Tip: Pondering Allergy Shots?
- Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
- Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD
- Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage
- Health Tip: Exercise With Allergies and Asthma
- Allergies May Boost Severity of Lung Disease
- Reducing Respiratory Virus in Preemies Lessens Wheezing: Study
- Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
- Want Tots Without Allergies? Try Sucking on Their Pacifiers
- Allergies: As American as Apple Pie?
- Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
- Many Americans Breathing Cleaner Air: Report
- Insurance Loss Hampers Young People With Asthma
- Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes
- Got Asthma? Odds Are You Have an Allergy Too
- EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards
- Shopping Around Brings Steep Prescription Drug Savings, Report Finds
- Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
- Springtime Allergies More Severe, Last Longer Now, Experts Say
- Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds
- Health Tip: Help Stifle Allergies
- Shifting Temps May Prime You for Spring Allergies
- Combo Inhaler May Give Better Relief for Some With Asthma
- Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids
- Allergy 'Rescue' Shots May Work Better in Lower Thigh of Overweight Kids
- C-Section May Raise Child's Risk of Allergies, Asthma: Study
- A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
- Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
- Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks
- Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep?
- People With Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot: Experts
- One in Six Cases of Adult Asthma May Be Linked to Workplace
- Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
- Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
- Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA
- No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
- Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids
- Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby
- Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait
- U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
- Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma: Study
- Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Dangerous Lung Blockage
- Health Tip: Control Allergies During the Holidays
- Kids May Be at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk If Parents Had Infertility Treatments
- Food Allergies Linked to Pesticides
- Steroid Injections for Back Pain May Lower Bone Mass
- Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy
- Hurricane Sandy's Health Woes Continue
- Aromatherapy Linked to Benefits and Harms
- Deep Belly Fat Could Weaken Men's Bones, Study Suggests
- Healthy Neurotic? Being Conscientious May Help
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Rise in Colder Weather
- Airport Smoking Areas Expose Travelers, Workers to Risk: CDC
- 'E-Medicine' May Not Be Cost Saver After All, Study Says
- Does Eating Fish During Infancy Cut Asthma Risk?
- Study: Allergies Need to Be Taken Seriously
- Women's Respiratory Symptoms May Vary With Menstrual Cycle
- Some Kids May Overcome or Outgrow Egg Allergy, Study Suggests
- Many Smokers Light Up With Kids in Car: Study
- Sugar 'n' Spice Not Always Nice
- Better Economic Status Tied to Peanut Allergy in Kids: Study
- Lone Star Tick Bite Might Trigger Red Meat Allergy: Study
- Global Warming May Double Pollen by 2040
- Cell Phone Shopping? You May Be Allergic to Some
- Food Allergies Can Make Kids Targets for Bullies
- Help Kids Breathe Easier on Halloween
- Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
- Act Quickly to Beat Mold After a Flood
- Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations: Study
- Harmful Chemicals Found in Day Care Centers, Study Says
- A Parent's Grief Highlights Flu Shot's Importance
- Can Allergies Thwart Fatal Colon Cancer?
- House Dust Ingredient Linked to Allergic Asthma: Study
- Secondhand Smoke Ups Babies' Risk of Asthma, Study Says
- When Adults Smoke in Cars, Child Passengers Suffer: Study
- The 10 Worst Places for Fall Allergies in 2012
- Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve
- Health Tip: Treating a Chronic Cough
- Virus Patterns Where Kids Live May Affect Asthma Risk
- That May Not Be a Cold, Could Be Fall Allergies
- Scientists Focus on Factors Behind Asthma Attacks
- Health Tip: Improve Air Quality at Home
- Vitamin D in Pregnancy Critical for Brain Development, Study Says
- Mild Asthma Patients May Do OK With Less Steroids
- Many Cleaning Products Said to Contain Toxins
- Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
- Fish Oil for Infants No Help for Allergies
- Asthma Drug Shown to Stunt Growth
- Hurricane Isaac Could Stir Up Allergies, Asthma
- Stopping Controversial Asthma Drugs Could Have Downside: Study
- Epilepsy Drug Gabapentin Calms Chronic Cough
- Human Airways' 'Brush' Mechanism Gives Clues to Lung Diseases
- Experimental Drug May Cut Severe Asthma Attacks: Study
- Mold Exposure in Infancy May Raise Asthma Risk
- Options Increasing for Coping With Kids' Food Allergies
- Generic Singulair Approved
- How Renting Instead of Owning Can Hurt Your Asthma
- Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids With Asthma
- Expert Tips May Help Kids Avoid Allergens at School
- Options Increasing for Coping With Kids' Food Allergies
- Asthma Common Among Olympic Athletes
- More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC
- More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids: Review
- London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
- Vitamin D May Delay Deterioration of Smokers' Lungs: Study
- Annual Report on U.S. Kids' Health a Mixed Bag
- Preterm Birth Rates and Infant Death Rates Drop
- Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke Exposure
- Health Tip: Poor Air Quality Affects Kids With Asthma
- Many Babies Healthier in Homes With Dogs
- Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
- Germ Culprits in Moldy, Water-Damaged Buildings Identified
- Colds May Be Even More 'Common' Than People Think
- Kids With Autism Face Health Care Disparities, Study Finds
- EPA Proposes New Cuts on Levels of Soot in Air
- Health Tip: Be a Dust Buster
- Health Tip: Secondhand Smoke is Dangerous
- City Kids More Prone to Food Allergies Than Rural Peers: Study
- Young Cancer Survivors Often Face Long-Term Health Problems
- Cough Medicine and Cough Syrups
- Health Tip: Don't Let Allergies or Asthma Spoil Summer Fun
- Seniors With Asthma Do Worse If Obese
- Teens Whose Moms Smoked While Pregnant May Have Worse Asthma
- Cooking on Back Burners Better for Indoor Air?
- Summer's Heat May Enflame Hives
- 'CPAP Machine Changed My Life'
- Work-Related Asthma a Significant Problem: CDC
- Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat
- Breathing Smog While Pregnant May Worsen Asthma in Offspring
- Study Ties Secondhand Smoke to Bladder Irritation in Kids
- Inhaled Steroids Lead to Big Drop in Asthma Deaths at Texas Hospital: Study
- Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health
- Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions
- 'Self-Managing' COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests
- Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot for COPD
- Asthma an Often Unrecognized Risk for Older People
- Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: Study
- The Worst Cities in the U.S. for Asthma
- Hot Weather's Return Brings Ozone Warnings
- Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: Study
- Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
- Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
- Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers
- Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Pleasant Scent?
- Nation's Air Improving, Even in L.A.
- EPA to Cut Air Pollution from Natural Gas 'Fracking'
- Health Tip: Avoid Asthma Triggers
- Alternative Therapies Aren't Used as Substitutes for Asthma Meds: Study
- Health Highlights: April 11, 2012
- Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission
- Many Medical Tests, Procedures Not Always Needed
- Warm Weather Triggers Early Allergy Season
- High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Kids' Asthma Drugs Could Pose Dangers
- Research Shows How Colds Lead to Coughing, Wheezing
- FDA Approves 'Dry' Nose Spray for Allergy
- FDA Mulls Expanding Patients' Access to Certain Drugs
- Worst Cities for Spring Allergies in 2012
- Health Highlights: March 19, 2012
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- How to Avoid Spring Sneezing and Stuffiness
- Bullied Over Food Allergies
- Health Highlights: March 8, 2012
- Kids' Penicillin Allergy May Not Signal Other Drug Reactions
- Study Links Common Household Products to Asthma
- Late Preemie Birth May Be Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
- Children With Asthma at Higher Risk for Shingles: Study
- Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling
- Amish Farm Kids Have Lower Asthma, Allergy Risk: Study
- Relieve Ragweed Allergies Without Shots
- Can Herbs Fight Asthma?
- Timing of Preemie Birth May Be Key to Kids' Health Later
- Smoke Exposure Late in Pregnancy Might Boost Baby's Eczema Risk
- Many Asthmatics Do Well on Food-Allergy Tests, Study Finds
- Heavy Kids May Not Respond as Well to Asthma Meds
- 'Parent Training' May Help Kids With Autism Behave Better
- Prescription Meds Can Put on Unwanted Pounds
- Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children
- Parents Often Right to Bring Kids With Fever to the ER: Study
- Rapid Flu Tests a Good First Step: Study
- Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk for Pneumonia?
- Exclusive Breast-Feeding Best for Baby: Experts
- Home-Visit Program May Improve Child's Asthma
- New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes
- Mild Winter Heralds Early Sneezin' Season
- Higher Cancer Rate Seen in Children With Juvenile Arthritis
- Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study
- Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma
- Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report
- Does Obesity Cause Pain?
- Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma
- Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System
- Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy: Study
- Asthma Drugs During Pregnancy Linked to Slight Risk of Rare Birth Defects
- Why Don't Some People With Asthma Respond to Medication?
- Are Vacuum Cleaners Bad for Your Health?
- Chronic Heartburn a Growing Problem in U.S.
- Health Tip: Physical Problems May Cause Insomnia
- Get First Cat as Adult, Double Allergy Risk
- As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications
- Tips for Avoiding Asthma, Allergy Triggers This Season
- Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Might Pose Risk for Kids
- WTC First Responders More Likely to Have Asthma: Study
- Health Highlights: Dec. 15, 2011
- Health Officials Urge Americans: Get Your Flu Shot Now
- Pork-Cat Syndrome an Under-Recognized Allergy
- 'Food Challenges' Provide Best Allergy Diagnoses: Study
- Text Message Reminders Prompt Kids to Take Asthma Medicine
- Alcohol, Asthma and Allergies Don't Mix
- FDA: Some Asthma Drugs Riskier for Kids Than Adults
- Children's Chest Pain Rarely Cause for Alarm: Study
- Asthma Can Complicate Diabetes Care in Kids
- Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist Going Off the Market
- FDA to Primatene Users: Get Asthma Prescription Now
- Carbon Dioxide Gas May Treat Nasal Allergies
- Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2011
- Kids Need Flu Shot Even if They Had One Last Year
- Toddler's Dust Mite Sensitivity May Predict Later Asthma
- Report: Vaccines Generally Safe, Cause Few Health Problems
- Antibiotic Overuse May Be Bad for Body's Good Bacteria
- Poorly Controlled Asthma Can Boost Chances of Pregnancy Complications
- Mold Exposure in Infancy Raises Asthma Risk
- Electromagnetic Fields Linked to Asthma in Kids
- New Asthma Genes Found in Africans, Japanese
- Asthma Study Shows Placebo Can Help Symptoms
- Little Insects, Big Allergic Reactions
- Allergy Self-Diagnosis Leads to Misdiagnosis
- Antibiotic Use May Be Linked to Kids' Asthma Risk
- Study: Pills as Effective as Inhalers for Asthma
- Worst U.S. Air: Bakersfield Calif.; Best: Honolulu, Santa Fe
- The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs
- Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
- Acetaminophen in Pregnancy: Link to Baby's Asthma?
- Stress May Alter Gut Bacteria to Hinder Immune System
- Xolair May Treat Milk Allergy in Kids
- EPA Proposes New Mercury Air Pollution Rules
- New Technique May Help Diagnose Asthma, COPD
- Alternative Way to Treat Childhood Asthma?
- Surgeon General Urges Support for Breastfeeding
- Flu Is Widespread in 11 States
- Risks of Thirdhand Cigarette Smoke Can Linger
- Asthma a Problem for Millions
- Recall of Albuterol Used in Nebulizers
- Low Vitamin D in Newborns Linked to Wheezing
- New Food Allergy Guidelines Out
- Obese Teens at Risk for Severe Adult Obesity
- Common Asthma Drug Could Speed MS Treatment
- Vitamin D May Improve Asthma Control
- Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice
- Acetaminophen: Teen Asthma Trigger?
- Too Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Raises Child's Obesity Risk
- Lack of Food Puts Kids at Risk for Asthma, Other Chronic Ills
- Premature Birth Rate Is Dropping
- HPV Viruses Linked to Skin Cancer
- Vitamin E May Lower Women's Lung Disease Risk
- Breastfeeding Cuts Fever Risk After Vaccines
- Does Perfume Have Hidden Health Risks?
- Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Could Affect Health
- FDA Approves New Device for Asthma Relief
- Traffic Pollution Raises ER Visits for Asthma
- Cost Concerns Delay Heart Attack Care
- Breastfeeding Rates Vary by Race, Region
- How to Treat Kids' Hard-to-Control Asthma
- Worst Cities for People With Asthma
- Panel Critical of FDA's Asthma Drug Ruling
- Survey: Asthma Control Still Poor
- Life Expectancy Up, but So Is Poor Health
- Rise in Chronic Childhood Health Problems
- Gastric Banding Surgery Works for Teens
- Happy, Healthy, Valentine!
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- Bronchitis Symptoms
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- An American's H1N1 Swine Flu Experience in London: One Patient's Story
- Asthma Myths
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- Pollen Allergy
- Allergy: It's Springtime...What's in the Air
- Blood Tests for Allergies
- Asthma/Allergy Childcare Setting Quiz
- Mouse Allergens, Are They In Your House?
- Asthma Trigger Checklist
- Allergies and Carpet
- Allergies-Asthma Organizations
- Allergy: Specific References
- Obesity: Health Risks Associated with Obesity
- Asthma: Everyday Pain Relief
- Diseases from Animals: A Primer
- Mold Questions, Answers, and Facts
- Asthma + No Meds = Hospitalization
- Allergy & Asthma Tips for the Holidays
- Smoking in Men
- Air Pollution Stunts Kids Lungs
- FluMist Nasal Vaccine
- Food Allergy Symptoms
- FDA Approves Xolair for Allergy-Related Asthma
- Body Rhythms and Asthma
- Asthma: Help Teachers, Coaches and Students
- Exercise Induced Asthma (E.I.A.)
- Exercise Induced Asthma - Prevention and Treatment
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