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Asthma Biologics OK During Pregnancy if Patient Agrees, Consensus Statement Says

Safety data sparse, but asthma control often worsens in pregnancy

Sep 06, 2024
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Emissions of Asthma, COPD Inhalers Covered by CMS Equal to 225K Homes' Electricity

Propellants in metered-dose inhalers are the biggest culprit

Aug 29, 2024
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Justice Ginsburg's Health Records Leaked; How Sinead O'Connor Died; H5N1 Stockpiles

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Jul 30, 2024
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Prevalence of Asthma Symptoms Lower for Kids Who Got COVID Vax

Data further support recommendations to vaccinate, physician says

Jul 03, 2024
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Air Pollution in Childhood Tied to Bronchitis Symptoms in Adulthood

Link largely persisted when researchers adjusted for childhood respiratory conditions

Jul 01, 2024
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The Dirty Truth About Scented Candles

YouTuber and physician Dr. Mike discusses possible dangers of burning candles

Jun 27, 2024
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'Striking' Disparities in Specialty Care for Kids With Asthma on Public Insurance

Those on Medicaid had a 55% lower odds of specialist care versus the privately insured

Jun 19, 2024
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People Flock to Indian City to Swallow Live Fish as 'Miracle Cure' for Asthma

But scientific groups and others say there is no proof behind it

Jun 14, 2024
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Kids' Spirometry Results Differed When Switching to Race-Neutral Equations

Magnitude of differences "substantially larger in children of Black race," researcher noted

May 28, 2024
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GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials

Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma

May 25, 2024
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BTK Inhibitor Likely to Get a Pass to Phase III in Uncontrolled Asthma

Phase II trial misses main goal, but drugmaker set to forge ahead

May 24, 2024
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Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trial

Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved

May 20, 2024
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Study Offers Clues on Asthma Control for Patients With Concurrent Diabetes

Compared with metformin, some newer diabetes agents linked with more acute exacerbations

May 10, 2024
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When Red-Hot Isn't Enough: CDC's Heat Risk Tool Sets Magenta as Most Dangerous Level

Heat is the number one cause of weather-related death

Apr 23, 2024
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