Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
Quitting is 'challenging' and depression often plays a role, one expert says

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Close to half of U.S. adults over 40 who have trouble breathing due to asthma or COPD still continue to smoke, federal health officials reported Wednesday.....

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Asthma on the rise over past decade

Asthma cases have risen dramatically in China over the past decade along with ever deteriorating air pollution, according to leading respiratory specialists.
Nationwide, the prevalence of asthma stands at 1 to 2 percent, while in some cities it can reach more than 10 percent, a leading pulmonary physician said.....

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Antibiotic use during pregnancy linked to development of asthma in children

Mothers who use antibiotics during pregnancy could put their children at risk for developing asthma by the age of 3 years, according to a recent study.
“Prenatal antibiotic use could modify the placental, vaginal or maternal gut microbiome which may increase a child’s risk of developing asthma,” researchers wrote.....

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