Common asthma steroids linked to side effects in adrenal glands

(Reuters Health) – After stopping steroids commonly prescribed for asthma and allergies, a significant number of people may experience signs of malfunctioning in the adrenal glands, a European study finds.
So-called adrenal insufficiency can be dangerous, especially if the person’s body has to cope with a stress like surgery, injury or a serious illness, the study authors say.....

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Over million of Czechs affected by asthma

Prague, April 22 (CTK) - Over one million Czechs suffer from asthma, but as some 200,000 of them ignore it, they are not treated at all, Petr Pohunek, from the Czech Initiative for Asthma (CIPA), told journalists Wednesday.
Out of those treated, more than half neglect or do not use preventative treatment, Pohunek said, adding that this may result in unexpected bouts that threaten up to 84 percent of the patients.....

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Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pediatric Asthma Explored

Results from a recent study conducted by a research team at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital revealed an association between adverse childhood experiences and pediatric asthma. According to the study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, children who experience violence and substance abuse at home have higher rates of asthma.....

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