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Patients Find Healthy Vein in Old Austrian Mine

...some longed-for relief from rheumatism, arthritis, asthma and skin conditions. "The secret of its medical success comes from the ideal combination of three factors -- a constant temperature between 37 and 41 degrees C (99 to 106 degrees F), near 100 percent humidity, and a high natural level of radon gas,...

Major Gene Link Seen to Childhood Asthma

...newly-discovered gene boosts the risk of childhood asthma by as much as 70 percent, according to an investig...NA trawl, comparing samples from 994 children with asthma against those from 1,243 local children who did not have the disease. Asthmatic youngsters were be...

Cat Exposure Increases Bronchial Responsiveness

...nd clarifies previous research that has found that asthma is strongly related to indoor allergens and that patients with specific sensitizations exhibit greater BR in response to exposure to the allergens to which they are sensitized. However, the interaction between sensitization of any kind and current ex...

New Asthma Gene Identified

...sociated with a risk of developing childhood onset asthma was identified by an international team of scienti...associated version of ORMDL3 increases the risk of asthma by 60-70 percent, the study suggests. "In terms of an asthma gene, there have been quite a few repo...

Bagpipe Cured Scot Teen of His Asthma

...e he started the bagpipes has been remarkable. His asthma has vanished," she added. David is also happy that he can now again participate in sports, and take physical education lessons. "I feel great now that I can do sports and PE," he said....

A Balanced Diet can Keep Asthma, Wheezing at Bay in Teens

... an increased risk of respiratory symptoms such as asthma it they forego a healthy and balanced diet . The finding comes from a study by a group of researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Health Canada, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) led by Jane Burns...

Apple a Day Keeps Asthma Away

... I wish we could say that an apple a day can keep asthma away, but its a complex disease with a genetic com...it may be that certain foods can lessen or prevent asthma symptoms, said Dr. Burns. The most important thing to remember is that diet can have a significant i...

Smokers may Develop Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

...d with asthma, which may help explain why COPD and asthma tend to cluster in families, Ohar said. Media Contacts: Karen Richardson, krchrdsn@wfubmc.edu; Shannon Koontz, shkoontz@wfubmc.edu; at 336-716-4587....

Genetic Variation in Some Smokers Increases Chances of Developing COPD

...d with asthma, which may help explain why COPD and asthma tend to cluster in families, Ohar said. The study is published online and will appear in a future print issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine....

Human Membranes Crystal Structure may Help Tailor Asthma Drugs

... which has a major influence on the development of asthma . LTC4 synthase is tremendously difficult to a...y due to actions of LTC4 synthase. For this reason asthma medicines often aim at blocking the downstream effects of LTC4 synthase. However, there is a need ...

Steroids may Reduce Recurrence of Asthma

...ter they have been discharged from hospital for an asthma attack reduces the chances of a relapse, a Cochra...e who are discharged from hospital after having an asthma attack have a relapse within two weeks. There is considerable debate about the best way of treating ...

Steroids may Reduce Chances of Asthma Relapse

...nts after they get discharged from hospital for an asthma attack reduces the chances of a relapse. Giving...ple who were discharged from hospital after having asthma attack had a relapse within two weeks. There is considerable debate about the best way of treating...

Pubs Propose to Sell Nicotine Gum Patches

...re at risk from chest infections (91 per cent) and asthma (86 per cent) from second hand smoke. Second hand smoking would increase a non smoker's risk of lung cancer, bronchitis and asthma. Public Health Minister, Caroline Flint said "A smoke free England will see the single biggest improvement in public h...

Papworth Breathing Technique Cuts Asthma Symptoms by a Third

...wn as the Papworth method has been shown to reduce asthma symptoms by a third by the first randomised contro...of print in Thorax. Eighty five people with mild asthma were randomly assigned to receive either five sessions of treatment by the Papworth method on top of...

Chilean President's Cousin Successfully Tests Allergy 'Knockout' Technique on Mice

...y in nose drops, mice suffering from sever chronic asthma completely reverted to normal in less than two months. Termed RECEPTRA, the pioneering project presents a novel therapeutic strategy for acute and chronic allergic diseases, and is currently being licensed through Yissum, the Hebrew University's t...

Allergic Individuals Should Keep Away from Cats, Say UK Scientists

...holine is a liquid medication that will cause mild asthma symptoms in an asthmatic only.If breathing worsens...gnosis of asthma. Previous researches have found asthma to be strongly related to indoor allergens. However, that all patients exposed to cats showed greate...

Cats at Home Poses Allergy Risk in Young Children

...ily history. If the parents suffer from hay fever, asthma or pet allergies, their children are more likely to also show allergic symptoms. The study also shows that risk families in particular must still be advised not to keep cats and to avoid contact with cats in general. This, however, does not guarantee...

New Critical Path Report Highlights Research Needed to Foster Generic Drug Development

...y are not appropriate for certain drugs, including asthma inhalers, nasal sprays, and topical skin applications such as anti-fungal creams. As a result, few generic versions are available in these product categories, resulting in less competition and higher prices. For example, generic drug products that ...

Research Demonstrates Link Between Domestic Violence and Asthma

The link between environmental exposures and asthma has been clearly described, but a new study from r... condition. "Classic environmental triggers for asthma have been carefully studied, but there is less information on the role of stress in asthma episodes,...

Army Training Regimen Brutal in US, Needs Overhauling

...an who said her nephew was sick with pneumonia and asthma and had been kicked in the chest by a drill sergeant. "There was a kid that got shipped to basic [training] with two of the four valves of his heart closed. ... I talked to a kid at the TMC -- troop medical clinic -- who had one of his instructors ...

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