Prevention key to fighting asthma

On some measures, Connecticut ranks in the top tier of healthiest states. But, like the rest of New England, asthma rates remain stubbornly high, according to a report released last week. That leads to millions of dollars in medical costs and decreased quality of life for thousands of people. It doesn't have to be like this.....

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Asthma symptoms may vary during menstrual cycle

Some women may have more or fewer asthma symptoms, such as coughing and wheezing, depending on their time of the month, a new study suggests.
Researchers said spikes and dips in estrogen and other hormones likely affect the lungs and other physiological responses involved in breathing. However, it's still unclear whether the findings could improve doctors' treatment of women with asthma.....

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Kids may be at slightly higher asthma risk if parents had infertility treatments

THURSDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Children born after in vitro fertilization are more likely to have asthma, according to a new British study.
Experts say, however, that parents shouldn't be overly concerned about the new findings, and point out that the risk isn't much higher than in other children......

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