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James Thompson, MD

Board Certified Allergist and Internist

Asthma: Linked to the Nose, Throat and Stomach?

Asthma has impacted the lives of millions of people for centuries. Many millions of research dollars have unlocked some of the mysteries of how and why the lungs make you cough, wheeze, short of breath or feel tight. Several medications have been developed to remedy this sometimes life-threatening disorder yet many people still... Read more Chevron

posted 03/09/2009, comments (5)|

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Fred Little

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Do pets protect children from developing asthma?

In this entry, I would like to address the issue of pet ownership and asthma. Pets, especially cats and dogs, are important members of many households. While it is well known that many people are allergic to cats and dogs, whether being exposed to them at a young age can cause asthma is less clear. Allergies and asthma are closely... Read more Chevron

posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)|