AHN launching asthma treatment trial for African Americans

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny Health Network researchers are seeking participants for a new trial to investigate the most effective treatments for black children, adolescents and adults with asthma.....

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YES! Story - Breathing Easy: Mobile asthma clinic helping East Texans

Haiden Holley’s favorite part of school is recess.
“I like to play,” the 7-year-old special needs first grader said.
But his asthma made that difficult for him.....

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Preterm Birth Increase Risk Of Asthma And Wheezing Disorders During Childhood

Babies before 37 weeks of pregnancy have an increased risk for a number of short-term and long-term health complications. Now a new study suggests that preterm birth increases the risk of asthma and wheezing disorders during childhood. Additionally, the risk increases as the degree of prematurity increases.....

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