Houston Texans: Asthma in athletics

The number of Americans with asthma is growing each year, and it’s important for both parents and coaches to know how to recognize the signs and react appropriately.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 12 people in the United States has asthma, and more than half of them suffer an attack each year.....

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Rare drug for asthma administered in Warangal for first time: Allergy expert.

A unique advanced allergy treatment with ‘Omalizumab,’ a humanised antibody designed to reduce sensitivity to inhaled or ingested allergens in the control of moderate to severe allergies is introduced in Warangal.
Original research molecule, Omalizumab helps patients to prevent further emergency allergy attacks by almost 60 per cent, says Dr Vyakarnam Nageshwar of Aswini Hospital based in Hanamkonda. He claimed that the injection was administered to a patient for the first time in Warangal by him.....

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Proper diagnosis, treatment key in life with asthma

ABU DHABI: The high summer temperatures and humidity levels in the UAE can make life uncomfortable for residents with asthma; for many of them, warm, humid air may trigger or worsen their symptoms.
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways of the lungs, causing swelling of the lining and increased mucus production. These changes make breathing difficult and cause symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and excess mucus production.....

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