Acupuncture, a 5,000-year-old Chinese medical practice, is proving to be one way for some asthma patients to manage their symptoms without over-paying. In a study conducted by the University Hospital of Vienna, over 70 percent of patients with long...
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Inhaled steroids reduce bone density in the spine of women with asthma, according to new research. ...
High doses of inhaled steroids offer no benefit over lower doses for severe asthma sufferers who are also taking oral steroids, according to German research. ...
Researchers have found a possible link between tooth whiteners and oral cancer.
The ingredients used in tooth whiteners caused inflammation and mucosal trauma at high concentrations. Although not thought to be carcinogens, inflammation can have an un
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Any of the inhaled steroids taken by asthmatic children could stunt their growth. ...
American researchers have confirmed earlier findings of how inhaling cigarette smoke can aggravate a child's asthma. ...
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