Ask Dr. K: Asthma med presents risk low for osteoporosis Asthma med risk low for osteoporosis

Dear Dr. K: Could my asthma medication have caused my osteoporosis? What about other drugs?
Dear Reader: As you know, osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones and makes them break more easily. Some asthma treatments can increase your risk for osteoporosis, but that risk is low, and can be reduced further by your doctor...

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Seniors With Asthma Do Worse If Obese

TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults who have asthma are at increased risk for poorly controlled asthma if they are obese, a new study says...

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Pollution Exposure, Obesity Linked to Poor Asthma Control

Higher exposure to traffic pollutants and obesity increase the likelihood of poor asthma control in older adults, according to a study published in the June issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology...

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