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JAMA Report: PPIs & Asthma
Acid reflux is common in many children with asthma. Medications known as proton pump inhibitors or PPI's help suppress stomach acid and are widely prescribed in clinical practice, even though it's...
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Marijuana Use & Lung Function
Marijuana is an illicit drug but increasingly common in the United States. It is also used legally by some patients for medical purposes. Marijuana smoke contains many of the same elements that are in...
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CT scan helps diagnose COPD early
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of death for heavy smokers. The onset of the disease can be insidious and is often underdiagnosed until it reaches a more advanced stage....
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Asthma Most Treated Condition by School Nurses
According to a new survey conducted by the American Lung Association and the National Association of School Nurses, more than half of school nurses said asthma was the chronic illness most disruptive...
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Asthma Medication Adherence Down Among Kids with Higher Drug Copays
Medication needed to treat children with chronic asthma can be expensive. More private insurers are now shifting some of the cost of these drugs towards patients in an effort to control expenses. A...
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Acupuncture Improves Breathing in Patients with COPD
Three months of acupuncture helps those with chronic lung disease breathe easier after exertion and may also help improve other aspects of health, according to research published online ahead of print...
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Study compares strategies for adjusting asthma therapies
Currently, US guidelines recommend that adults with mild to moderate asthma should take inhaled corticosteroids daily whether they have symptoms or not. A new study compared three strategies for...
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BPA Exposure Linked to Pediatric Asthma
A new study done by the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health shows a correlation between consuming BPA and childhood asthma.
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Shingles Risk No-Higher with Anti-TNF Therapy
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases are at increased risk for developing infections like shingles. Many of these patients take immunosuppressive drugs to treat the...
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