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About half of patients with uncontrolled asthma smoked cannabis, f
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): The findings of a new survey published in the journal 'Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology', showed that of those who used cannabis, about half smoked it while a third vaped, both 'inhalation routes' are likely to affect one's lungs.
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In survey of those with uncontrolled asthma, half smoked cannabis
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): A new survey showed that of those who used cannabis, about half smoked it while a third vaped, both "inhalation routes" are likely to affect one's lungs.
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Pregnant Shawn Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
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Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): Former artistic gymnast Shawn Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Asthma can be prevented by consuming omega-3 fatty acids
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London [UK], January 28 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study have found that by higher dietary consumption of long chain omega-3 fatty acids during childhood, the risk of developing subsequent asthma reduces in children carrying a common gene variant.
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Research reveals new insight into why breastfed babies have improv
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Birmingham [UK], January 16 (ANI): Research led by the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has revealed new insight into the biological mechanisms of the long-term positive health effects of breastfeeding in preventing disorders of the immune s
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Drug discovery study identifies promising new compound to open con
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Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): The experts at the University of South Florida teamed up to advance potential asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) treatment that works differently than existing bronchodilators.
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Increased meat consumption associated with symptoms of childhood a
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): Substances present in cooked meats are associated with increased wheezing in children, Mount Sinai researchers report.
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Nebulization is safe, use with precautions: Expert
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New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI/Mediawire): Nebulisation therapy has been frequently used for controlling acute asthma attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, and for home maintenance treatment for respiratory diseases like cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, etc
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Study reveals pediatric ER saw steep drop in asthma visits during
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Boston [US], December 4 (ANI): A new study published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society discusses a steep drop off from prior years in the asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits at Boston Children's Hospital during the spring 2020 COVID-19 surge and lockdown.
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Administering antibiotics to children younger than 2 years can lea
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Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): Antibiotics administered to children younger than two are associated with several ongoing illnesses or conditions, ranging from allergies to obesity, researchers from Mayo Clinic have found in a retrospective study.
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E-cigarette users may have increased susceptibility to COVID-19
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Washington [US], November 18 (ANI): In a controlled study of smokers, nonsmokers, and e-cigarette users, University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers found that e-cigarette users exhibited significantly altered immune responses to a model of influenza virus infection, suggesti
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Blocking two immune molecules can prevent asthma attacks: Study
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
California [US], November 15 (ANI): La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), has come up with a new breakthrough study, revealing the key to preventing asthma attacks by blocking two immune molecules at the same time is key to preventing asthma attacks in a mouse model.
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