Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, lower risk of asthma

Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest, said Dr Mustafa Kamil Al Kaisi, Specialist Paediatric Endocrinologist, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai...

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70,000 show up for live-fish asthma cure

HYDERABAD, India – Tens of thousands of asthma-sufferers mobbed a southern Indian stadium Friday to swallow live sardines smeared with a yellow herbal paste they believe will cure their breathing problems...

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Study helps explain why hot, humid air triggers asthma symptoms

The American Lung Association states that asthma  is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for millions of Americans, both young and old. Although there is no cure for asthma, the good news is it can be managed and treated so you can live a normal, healthy life. Doctors have been interested in understanding why patients with mild asthma have such difficulty breathing during hot, humid weather. Nationwise Children's Hospital has published a news release: "Study: Why Hot, Humid Air Triggers Symptoms in Patients with Mild Asthma."...

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