Asthma Sending More Kids to California ERs
ER visits for asthma rose 18% over 7 years for children ages 5 to 17

Children in California increasingly are flocking to emergency rooms for treatment of asthma, despite millions of dollars spent on programs to control the disease.
Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18% for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6% for children under 5 between 2005 and 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by county.....

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Is It Asthma or COPD?

Understanding the Difference Between COPD and Asthma
When you develop a lung disease or infection such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you are often required to make significant lifestyle modifications to make breathing easier. After diagnosis, it’s normal to have questions. For many people, the big question is: How can I breathe easier?.....

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Personalized Treatment for Severe Asthma to Drive Market Growth Despite Patent Expirations

Asthma treatment could see significant step forward aspersonalized treatments enter arena, says  GBI Research.
Despite generic erosion facing several of the leading asthma brands, such as Advair (fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate), Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol fumarate) and Xolair (omalizumab), the global market for asthma treatment is set to witness moderate growth by the end of the decade.....

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