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Nancy Sanker

Nancy Sanker

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Asthma Advocate
posted 07/03/2007, comments (0)

Black-box on Xolair prompts lesson for managing medications

Yesterday the wording was released for the black box or warning label on the asthma drug Xolair by Genentech Inc. The medication, generically known as omalizumab, is given by injection and was developed for individuals ages 12 and above who have moderate to severe allergic asthma and have not responded to inhaled steroids. The FDA... Read moreChevron
KrystleK
posted 07/02/2007, comments (0)

FDA adds black box to Genentech asthma drug Xolair

Hi everyone, this is Krystle, Producer for MyAsthmaCentral.com. There's a big story churning out of Washington right now that you should all know about...http://www.healthcentral.com/allergy/news-43245-66.html
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Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton

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Living with Asthma
posted 06/27/2007, comments (0)

Anti-Smoking Campaign Success

Here are some indisputable facts: New York City (NYC) is one of the biggest, most urban cities in the US. Only five US states have a lower rate of smokers. NYC was ranked 60th in a list of 100 worst places in the US for asthmatics. So, how is it that such a large, densely populated city is not also one of the worst places for people with... Read moreChevron
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Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton

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Living with Asthma
posted 06/26/2007, comments (4)

"Good" Ozone vs. "Bad" Ozone

You're probably familiar with the harmful effect on the ozone layer in the atmosphere from aerosols and other chemicals of modern life. The ozone that's up there "in the sky" is something we want to preserve, so you might think of it as "good" ozone.   According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), atmospheric... Read moreChevron
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Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton

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Living with Asthma
posted 06/19/2007, comments (0)

If You Have Asthma, Be on the Watch for Allergic Shock

This isn't to scare you — only to prepare you. According to a new book by Harvard Health, if you have asthma, you are more likely to have a severe allergic reaction.   Allergic shock, or anaphylaxis, can occur whenever you come into contact with things to which you are allergic. However, this severe reaction is much more likely... Read moreChevron
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