Asthma Drug May Help Kidney Patients Regain Sense of Smell

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A common problem among chronic kidney disease patients is a loss of the sense of smell, which could lead to an inadequate diet, researchers say.
In turn, malnutrition in these patients can result in poor quality of life, poor overall health and even early death.
But a new study found that using an inhaled asthma drug might improve the sense of smell in kidney failure patients.....

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Causes of asthma: Your guide to asthma risk factors and triggers

Asthma is a condition that causes your airways to swell and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe, according to Jason Casselman, D.O., with Reid Allergy. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness. Asthma can affect anyone — children and adults — so it’s important to understand the causes of asthma and its symptoms.....

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Camp Asthmacadabra Teaches Kids How to Better Handle Asthma

DENNISON TOWNSHIP -- Camp Asthmacadabra is just like any other camp, with archery, swimming and arts and crafts.
What sets the camp apart from any other in Luzerne County? Kids are also learning how to better deal with their asthma. It was inspired with two people in mind.
When the sun hits the lake just right at Camp Asthmacadabra, Michael Tracy said he feels something more than just the warmth of the sunshine.
"I feel them all the time, I carry them all the time in my heart," Tracy said.....

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