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Asthma in the News

Because of the significance of Asthma in many people's lives it is often a hot topic in the news. Below are some of the most recent news articles appearing on Asthma and related topics.



07/30/2010
Also In Global Health News: Child Marriages; USAID In Afghanistan; Respiratory Diseases In El Salvador; Food Security Improving In Zimbabwe
Epoch Times Examines Child Marriage Hearing An Epoch Times article discusses a recent congressional hearing held by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on child marriage...

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07/30/2010
Study Finds Respiratory Symptoms More Reliable Indicator Of H1N1, Not Fever Alone
New research shows that individuals with mild H1N1 infection may go undetected using standard diagnostic criteria, according to a study in the August issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, (APIC)...

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07/30/2010
Hayfever: Time We Moved Exams To The Winter?
Crucial exams take place during adolescence in most societies, which can have a major impact on an individual's career trajectory...

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07/30/2010
CPR Without Mouth-To-Mouth Rescue Breathing May Be Better For Many Victims Of Cardiac Arrest
A leading expert in cardiopulmonary resuscitation says two new studies from U.S. and European researchers support the case for dropping mouth-to-mouth, or rescue breathing by bystanders and using "hands-only" chest compressions during the life-saving practice, better known as CPR...

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07/29/2010
NICE Hopes To Help People With Motor Neurone Disease Breathe More Easily
People with motor neurone disease could live longer and more comfortably if their respiratory problems are identified and managed more effectively. This is what NICE is hoping to achieve from its new clinical guideline on the management of non-invasive mechanical ventilation, out yesterday (28 July)...

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Asthma cannot be cured, but for most patients it can be controlled so that they have only minimal and infrequent symptoms and they can live an active life.

If you have asthma, managing it is an important part of your life. Controlling your asthma means staying away from things that bother your airways and taking medicines as directed by your doctor. By controlling your asthma every day, you can prevent serious symptoms and take part in all normal activities. If your asthma is not well controlled, you are likely to have symptoms that can make you miss school or work and keep you from doing things you enjoy.

If you have asthma, you should see your doctor regularly. You will need to learn what things cause your asthma symptoms to worsen and how to avoid them. Your doctor will also prescribe medicines to keep your asthma under control.

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