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Asthma (April 2007, Week Vol. 16)

Asthma patients given new lease of life
Apr-24-2007
Asthma patients given new lease of lifeeMaxHealth.com - The new Asthma treatment , called bronchial thermoplasty, was trialled by two Leicester patients in 2003 and both patients have since said it has reduced the severity and frequency of their asthma attacks. In the new procedure airways are treated in
Around the Region
Apr-26-2007

ASTHMA FAIR/WALK SATURDAY: People can obtain asthma information and get some exercise at the Stanislaus County Asthma Fair/Walk on Saturday.

Ulcer-Causing Bacteria May Prevent Asthma
Apr-23-2007
Title: Ulcer-Causing Bacteria May Prevent Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/24/2007
Singulair Approved for Exercise-Induced Asthma
Apr-25-2007
Title: Singulair Approved for Exercise-Induced Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2007
What you need to know about asthma
Apr-26-2007

Asthma kills 5,000 Americans a year, gasping desperately for a breath that they can't force into their lungs.

Stomach Bacterium May Thwart Asthma
Apr-24-2007

"The relative costs and benefits clearly differ among individuals"

A stomach bacterium that causes ulcers and is linked to stomach cancer may make asthma less likely.

2007 Spring Allergy Capitals Named
Apr-27-2007
2007 Spring Allergy Capitals NamedForbes - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently revealed its new rankings for the 100 Spring Allergy Capitals News&Analysis Family escapes house fireDaily Southtown - Three adults escaped the fire, but one, an asthma patient, was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, Swanson said, adding [...]
Ulcer-Causing Bacteria May Prevent Asthma
Apr-24-2007

The bacteria responsible for many peptic ulcers, Helicobacter pylori , may not always act in a damaging way.