News tagged with inhaled steroids
Vitamin D levels linked to asthma severity
Apr 23, 2009 |
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New research provides evidence for a link between vitamin D insufficiency and asthma severity.
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Inhaled steroids may not be enough for some children with asthma
May 22, 2007 |
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Some children may not be able to keep their asthma under control even if they consistently report using inhaled corticosteroids, a mainstay of asthma treatment, suggests a new study presented at the American Thoracic Society ...
Cells that mediate steroid-resistant asthma identified by scientists at Children's Hospital
Sep 19, 2008 |
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC researchers have identified cells that may play a key role in some forms of steroid-resistant asthma, a complication of the condition that makes treatment even more challenging.
New test to identify illegal steroids in cattle
Feb 20, 2009 |
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In an effort to curb the illegal use of steroids in the European beef industry, scientists in the United Kingdom are reporting the development of a new test that can identify steroids with higher accuracy, more convenience, ...
Bodybuilding with steroids damages kidneys
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Athletes who use anabolic steroids may gain muscle mass and strength, but they can also destroy their kidney function, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific ...
New treatment reduces severity of asthma attacks in preschoolers
Jan 22, 2009 |
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The largest study of its kind on preschoolers has demonstrated that preventive treatment with high doses of inhaled corticosteroids is effective in reducing the severity and duration of asthma attacks triggered by colds. ...
Achieving asthma control in preschoolers
Nov 23, 2009 |
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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). ...
Steroids not as effective in obese asthma patients
Sep 16, 2008 |
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Researchers at National Jewish Health have shown that glucocorticoids, the primary controller medication for asthma, are 40 percent less effective in overweight and obese asthma patients than in those of normal weight. The ...
Breathe deep: Which patients could benefit from inhaled steroids in cystic fibrosis?
Nov 29, 2007 |
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A specific variation in the glucocorticoid receptor gene is associated with lung disease progression in cystic fibrosis, research published this week in the online open access journal Respiratory Research reveals. This finding ...
Potential cancer drug may offer new hope for asthma patients
Dec 09, 2009 |
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A drug being tested to treat cancer could also help patients suffering from asthma, research has suggested.
Obesity does not worsen asthma, but may reduce response to medications
Jun 03, 2009 |
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Being overweight or obese does not make asthma worse in patients with mild and moderate forms of the disease, according to a study by National Jewish Health researchers, although it may reduce the response to medications.
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