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How Does Asthma Affect The Body?
The lung is the main organ of the
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How Are the Lungs Affected by Stress?
"You're just like everybody else... Pressure!" So sang Billy Joel in his 1982 hit. Joel also has asthma. Perhaps he didn't know... Read more »
Lose Weight for Better Asthma Control
The possible link between asthma and obesity has been studied extensively. Most studies have validated that link, though one recent one... Read more »
Acid Reflux and Asthma
In this entry, I would like to discuss the connection between acid indigestion/acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) and... Read more »
How Do High Altitudes Affect People with Asthma?
So what is the effect on high altitudes on asthma? If I board an airplane, will this make my asthma worse? What if you climb to the top of... Read more »
How Recent and Future Climate Changes Affect Asthma
I'm sure you've heard of global warming, not to mention many of the crazy environmental happenings that people all over the world have been... Read more »
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Low Birth Weight May Affect Lung Health
Adults who were born weighing less than 5.5 pounds appear to be more likely to develop asthma later in life. A study of 627 Chinese men and women... Read more »
Asthma Diet
Most experts agree that there is very little evidence supporting a direct link between food and asthma. However, there is a lot of evidence showing... Read more »
Living Near Railroad Crossings, Highways Affect Asthma
Kids who live near highways or railroad crossings are more likely to develop asthma than their more rural peers, Mayo Clinic researchers say.... Read more »
Drug-trial participation may affect what asthma drugs doctors ...
Doctors who participate in the clinical trial of an asthma medication are more likely to prescribe that medication, a new Danish study has found. The... Read more »
More restaurants, shops may equal less asthma
Previous studies have shown that where you live may affect your asthma, but a new study suggests that some urban environments may actually be better... Read more »
How Stress Affects Your Body
The Brain Every day we encounter situations where we are forced to confront challenges. Keeping up at work, losing a job, moving, financial troubles, and personal angst are just a few. Over time, chronic stress can trigger a variety of...
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