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PerezHilton.com (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
We never knew this! David Beckham took a quick puff of his inhaler during the MLS Cup final this weekend, revealing that the famous footballer is living with asthma. Becks has suffered from a mild form of the condition since he was a kid, his rep confirms, but he hadn't been seen publicly using his inhaler before. [...]
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago
New research presents strong evidence that the "synergistic" effect of early-life exposure to both outdoor traffic-related pollution and indoor endotoxin causes more harm to developing lungs than one or the other exposure alone.Environmental health scientists at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine have shown that children exposed to both high levels of traffic-related particles...
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Physorg (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
(PhysOrg.com) -- Studies have suggested that asthma patients with a specific genetic variation might not respond as well to certain treatments as those with a different variation. But a new study in this week's edition of The Lancet shows that patients with either variation respond to combination treatment, and that this treatment should be continued, School of Medicine researchers report.
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Hollywood Grind (Free subscription) | 21 hours ago
David Beckham (34) was spotted using an asthma inhaler during half-time in the cup final in the U.S. According to reports Beckham has had asthma since he was a child. Spokesman for Beckham said: "David’s always had a mild form of asthma. It’s not severe, but he does use an inhaler on occasions." Some asthma drugs can [...]
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Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 21 hours ago
David Beckham's agent has admitted the 34-year-old has been an asthma sufferer for years - but insists it has not hampered the player's performance.
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | yesterday
Part of a CMAJ asthma seriesAsthma is the commonest chronic disease in children and a major reason for admissions to hospital, yet inadequate asthma control is present in 26% to 45% of children, states a review http://www.cmaj.ca/embargo/cmaj071638.pdf in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) www.cmaj.ca.The review incorporates the latest scientific information that has come out of randomized...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
The football star was photographed using an inhaler this weekend. Who knew we had anything in common? Me and David Beckham: who'd have thought it? It turns out we have a lifelong affinity. That small plastic object in the pocket, wherever you go. You could reach for it instantly, though you might not for weeks. You tell a few close friends where you keep it, in case of a sudden attack. But hardly...
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Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | yesterday
Indoor and outdoor pollutants work together to cause more damage to young lungs than either pollutant could achieve on its own, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati.
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Physorg (Free subscription) | yesterday
Asthma is the commonest chronic disease in children and a major reason for admissions to hospital, yet inadequate asthma control is present in 26% to 45% of children, states a review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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The First Post (Free subscription) | 19 hours ago
David Beckham's asthma will not affect his chances at the World Cup, his agent insisted yesterday after the footballer was photographed using an inhaler. Beckham's agent…
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Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 20 hours ago
David Beckham's big secret was revealed when it emerged that the most high-profile footballer on the planet has suffered from asthma since he was a boy.
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Times Online (Free subscription) | 21 hours ago
David Beckham's agent has played down concerns that the player's asthma could affect him at the World Cup next summer.
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Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 23 hours ago
UT Southwestern Medical Center is among 10 institutions selected by the National Institutes of Health to share $56 million over five years as part of the Inner City Asthma Consortium (ICAC). The ICAC, which receives funding through the NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, investigates novel treatments and causes of asthma in urban children. Dr.
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Another Day in the Empire (Free subscription) | 17 hours ago
Doing this exercise every day allowed my 4-year old daughter to get rid of asthma attacks. It can also help to stop an ongoing attack. (...)
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Mental Health Update (Free subscription) | 19 hours ago
Children whose mothers are depressed may suffer more with their asthma. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Children's Center analysed data from interviews with 262 African-American women whose children suffered from the condition, which African-Americans are known to be particularly vulnerable to. They found that when the mothers were more depressed their children's symptoms worsened. However, worsening...
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crawford6j | 11/22/2009
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kathleen8r | 11/22/2009
Since 1992 we have been repairing furnaces, air conditioners, ducts and performing ducting cleaning. Say goodbye to allergy and asthma problems with our duct sealing and indoor air quality filtration package. Providing free estimates for nearly two decades for new furnaces, new heating systems, new air conditioning systems, asbestos abatement, ductwork repairs and ducting replacements. We are your...
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bharatbook | 11/21/2009
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (MAP) is a development stage company, engaged in developing drug candidates to treat local respiratory and treatable diseases. The company also develops inhalable drug particles to facilitate pulmonary delivery. The company’s proprietary product candidate is Unit Dose Budesonide, a nebulized version of budesonide for the treatment of pediatric asthma in children. The company