Letter: No new insight on rise in asthma

The Sept. 17 Columbian Life cover story, "Those with asthma know shortness of breath is a serious issue," was correct in its title that asthma sufferers already know what they are dealing with, but offered no new relevant information to the public besides noting that asthma rates are on the rise. A giant cover picture of an albuterol inhaler and a brief rundown of what asthma is and how it is typically managed fell short in teaching us how to "Live Well," as the Monday edition of the Life section implies.....

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Perceived stress linked to asthma, atopic disorders
(HealthDay)—Perceived stress correlates with an increased risk of adult-onset asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis as well as asthma medication use, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Allergy.

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Asthma hospital stays preventable with home visits

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- National asthma and housing experts gathered at Case Western Reserve University today to pitch a plan that could drastically reduce childhood hospitalizations......

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