Asthma, COPD Sometimes Overlap, Specialists Say

Specialists agree that a condition unofficially known as asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) exists, according to a survey completed by Marc Miravitlles, MD, and colleagues. The participants were 26 specialists in either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD practicing in Spain. They first completed a structured questionnaire, and then attended an in-person work meeting that followed the Metaplan technique.....

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Asthma sufferers could be in for a rough spring

TODAY is the first day of spring, and while that is good news for some, asthma and hay fever sufferers in the Gympie region could be in for a rough ride over the next few months with forecast high pollen levels in the air.....

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The best foods for fighting asthma…

Breathing difficulties, short breaths, and other complications with the most basic human need – breathing, are source of frustration for all asthmatics. These difficulties are often, being alleviate with drugs that are expensive and have many side effects. However, some natural ingredients may be useful.....

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