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Asthma And Young Kids
Corticosteroids are a good defense against asthma, but inhaling them brings a better outcome. According to a 16-week study of children ages 6 to 17, published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, those using the inhaled steroid had more asthma-control days and reduced reliance on short-term inhalers.
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Asthmatic Kids Behind in Reading, Study Shows
If you have a child with asthma, Reuters reported on an study you might be interested in. It basically shows that asthmatic children may... Read more »
Scholarship Available for High School Seniors with Asthma
If you're a senior in high school and you have asthma, you may qualify for the Will to Win Scholarship by Merck Respiratory. Ten $5,000... Read more »
"Fruity Vegetables" and Asthma
According to a recent report in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, kids who eat higher-than-usual amounts of fish and "fruity... Read more »
Asthma Video Learning Tips: Increase Your Asthma Knowledge
Have you ever watched an asthma video in the video learning library here on HealthCentral? Video is a great way to learn about almost any... Read more »
Take Control of Asthma: How one young athlete took back her life –...
Taken from the story, A Winning Season Breathe Better, Live in Wellness: Winning your Battle Over Shortness of Breath ©Copyright Jane M.... Read more »
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City kids with asthma may need more checkups
Children who live in a city may need to see their doctors four or more times per year to avoid dangerous asthma flare-ups, some experts say.... Read more »
Children with asthma missing out at school, charity warns
Children with asthma are missing out on school trips and having trouble being included in lessons, a British charity warns. Asthma UK found that half... Read more »
ProAir inhaler approved for young children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Teva Pharmaceutical's ProAir asthma inhaler for children as young as four years old. ProAir is an... Read more »
Asthma in Children
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Asthma in children is an obstructive respiratory condition characterized by recurring attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, prolonged expiration,... Read more »
Strattera May Help Young Kids With ADHD
A new study suggests that the non-stimulant Strattera may help improve symptoms in some children with ADHD. The study of 101 kids ages 5 and 6... Read more »
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