Is Asthma Contagious?
Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Causes
Causes
Bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.
Many bacteria are grouped into one of two large categories by the laboratory procedure used to look at them under a microscope. The procedure is known as Gram staining. Bacteria are stained with special dyes, then washed in a special solution. The color of the bacteria after washing determines if they are gram-ne...
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Expert & Community Posts
H1N1 Redux: Myths and Legends
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...develop blood sugar issues. If your child had asthma, I would NOT recommend the flumist, as... Read more »
Eczema & Children: What Parents Can Do
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...life. If your family has a history of hay fever and asthma, your child is more likely to develop... Read more »
What Is Your Doctor's Asthma IQ?
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The Difference Between Adult Onset Asthma and Childhood Asthma
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Race May Be Linked to Asthma Outcomes
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...black race have a higher risk for complications of asthma. Experts have known this for some... Read more »
Health Guide
Colds and the Flu: Complications
...cases, a cold can lead to other complications, such as sinus or ear infections. It can also aggravate asthma and, in uncommon situations, increase the risk for lower respiratory tract... Read more »What is Asthma?
New Asthma Management GuidelinesIn 2005, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (ACAAI) released joint... Read more »Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Resources
www.aanma.org -- Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmaticswww.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma &... Read more »Resources for Asthmatic Adults
...Resourceswww.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologywww.aaaai.org -- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &... Read more »What is Asthma?
The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inability to breathe properly. When any person inhales, the air travels through the... Read more »Images
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Medications
...medication is used to control long-term (chronic) asthma and help decrease the number of asthma... Read more »
...(za-FEER-lew-kast)Uses Zafirlukast is used to prevent asthma symptoms and to decrease the... Read more »
...This medication is used to treat moderate to severe asthma in adults and children over 12 years... Read more »
...symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It is generally used with other... Read more »
...years and older with breathing difficulties (e.g., asthma, bronchospasm). This drug is also used... Read more »
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Unique Asthma Strikes Children
November 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research clarifies the link between a certain genetic variant and asthma in children. Although the variant has been known... Read summary »
Asthma Rates 50-Percent Higher in Those Overweight
May 16, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another good reason to shed those extra pounds: Being overweight puts you at significantly higher risk for developing... Read summary »
Asthma Linked to PTSD
May 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a link between asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study from Columbia University looked at... Read summary »
Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the... Read summary »
Race Matters When it Comes to Asthma
May 02, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to asthma, new research shows black patients are more likely to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized for... Read summary »
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