Medication Adherence Pilot For Asthma and COPD Reveals Nearly 76 Percent Average Daily Engagement Rate, 92 Percent Satisfaction

HealthPrize Technologies, LLC, a leading innovator in medication adherence solutions, announced today the results of a six-month asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pilot that tested engagement with its online and mobile platform. HealthPrize leverages rewards, behavioral economics and gaming dynamics to motivate people to stick with their prescription medications...
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Endurance sports helps with heavy asthma

Studies reveal the positive benefits of regular endurance sports like running, walking or swimming on heavy asthma. Many persons concerned avoid physical activity, because they fear a possible asthma attack. The physical performance decreases and even the least effort leads to a major breathlessness. So especially for asthmatics it is useful and important to get exercise. The basic requirement is a learnt handling of the disease...
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation Opposes KY Legislation to Restrict Access to Pseudoephedrine

FRANKFORT, KY (3/1/12) – According to a national nonprofit health advocacy group, Kentucky residents may be negatively affected by a bill moving through the Kentucky General Assembly. Henderson residents could potentially need a prescription for a limited amount of a common over-the-counter medication...
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