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From AAAAI: Cold and wheezing in toddlers may lead to asthma

Infants and very young children who develop wheezing and other asthma-like symptoms when they have colds are at a higher risk of developing asthma by the age of 6, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Conference in Philadephia.Dr. D.J. Jackson and his colleagues at the University of... Read moreChevron
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Women and Asthma

I attended a very interesting talk about the question of the possible prevalence of asthma in premenopausal and premenstrual women presented by Dr. Nancy Ostrom and Dr. Andrea Apter at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) conference in Philadelphia. Ostrom's short answer was: "Yes, there is higher prevalence of... Read moreChevron
posted 03/17/2008, comments (0)|
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My Asthma Experience

I am not an asthma sufferer, but this weekend I got an idea of how terrible an attack can feel and how precious simple breathing can be. I attended the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) conference in Philadelphia this weekend along with Sloane Miller, one of our writers and an allergy and asthma sufferer. The... Read moreChevron
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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

Asthma and Obesity: A Losing Combination

Asthma and Childhood Obesity: A Losing Combination When parents come into my office with their asthmatic children, they often ask these questions:  "If my child loses weight, will he breathe better?" "My child is having trouble in PE (Physical Education). Will you excuse her from PE this year?" "Is my... Read moreChevron
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Walk this Way: Asthma and Back Pain

Walk this Way  As someone with lifelong asthma, my upper and lower back are places that hold an extreme amount of tension. This is not uncommon for asthma sufferers. After a bad bout of bronchitis, my back and chest can hurt for weeks. Even during daily activities, I may notice chest heaviness on an allergic day. Back tightness is ever... Read moreChevron

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