Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma

TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.....

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Asthma in children.....

Introduction:
Asthma is a disorder caused by inflammation in the airways (called bronchi) that lead to the lungs. This inflammation causes airways to tighten and narrow, which blocks air from flowing freely into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night or after exercise/activity. The inflammation may be completely or partially reversed with or without medicines.....

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XX Files: Among adults, asthma is more common in women

Asthma is a common lung disease affecting more than 22 million people in the United States.
It can develop at any age. Men are more likely to develop asthma as a child, but in adults, asthma is more common in women. Asthma typically occurs in people with allergies, but some patients do not have a history of allergies......

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