Genetic Ancestry Data Improve Diagnosis in Asthma and Lung Disease

Americans with lung disease may face a far greater level of lung damage than either they or their doctor suspect, depending on their individual genetic heritage, according to a study to be released July 7. The research implications range from diagnosing the severity of asthma, to disability decisions or eligibility for lung transplants, researchers say.....

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Asthma Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

The most common chronic disease found in children and adults is asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. These airways or bronchial tubes allow air to come in and out of the lungs. It can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma causes chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled.  About 235–300 million people globally were diagnosed with asthma and it caused 250,000 deaths.....

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American Thoracic Society Expert Available to Discuss Asthma and Its Treatment

Sally Wenzel, M.D., a top expert in the diagnosis and management of asthma, is available to discuss the disease as well as the issues surrounding it, including its prevalence in different population and age groups, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, traditional and emerging therapies, and the future implications of asthma on the world scene.....

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