An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. When these allergens come in contact with the...
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Young teens might think smoking makes them look cool, but it's likely to take their breath away in adulthood, a new study says. Children who start smoking prior to age 15 have...
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Geoffrey Pointing says its hard to describe the distress of an asthma or COPD flare-up. “Honestly, when you're having a flare up, it's very difficult to tell anybody how you feel...
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A daily dose of vitamin B3 reduced inflammation in the lungs of patients with COPD, Danish researchers report.  "This is significant, because inflammation can lead to reduced lung...
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Asthma is associated with memory problems in children, a new study has found. Further, the early onset of asthma might worsen potential memory deficits in kids, researchers...
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Anxiety is driving more children with potentially dangerous food allergies to seek out psychological care, a new study finds. Focusing on one Ohio hospital, the researchers found a more than...
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