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Teens With Asthma
Fish and fruit may ease teenagers' asthma, a new study suggests. In a recent study, teens who ate the least amount of fruits (full of vitamin C) and fish (full of omega-3 fatty acids) had worse respiratory function than the teens who had a higher intake of those foods. Researchers say the vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids may ease the inflammation in the lungs which can lead to asthma.
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From Our Experts
An Asthma Website Just for Teens
Every teen knows that having asthma might not be that unusual, but it can still make you feel like you're different at times. Whether it's... 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 »
Chronic Illness Is No Picnic for Teens, But There Are Ways to Lessen...
Asthma is a chronic illness that can't ever be counted upon to go away. And it's a fact that to keep asthma under control, you have to take... Read more »
Web Tools to Help With Asthma Management
I love the World Wide Web! I find it's a great source of information, provided you know where to look. In fact, I've been known to say that... Read more »
Teaching Teens to Handle Their Food Allergy
I was at an engagement party at the lavish home of an old friend of the family last week. It was fully catered: open bar, passed hors... Read more »
From Our Sources
Clinical trial: Xolair for asthma patients
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of Xolair for teenagers and adults with persistent asthma. This national study is currently... Read more »
Clinical trial: Flovent/salmeterol in children with activity-i...
This is a study to measure the asthma control of Flovent (fluticasone propionate) and salmeterol in children and teens whose asthma is worsened by... Read more »
Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Managing Asthma At HomeThe more allergies a child has, the more severe the asthma. Making lifestyle changes to reduce allergy attacks and other... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma GuidelinesThe U.S. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologywww.aaaai.org -- American... Read more »
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