FDA Questions CV Events Seen in COPD Drug Trials - Family Practice News Digital Network

FDA Questions CV Events Seen in COPD Drug Trials Family Practice News Digital Network The drug's maker, Forest Laboratories Inc., wants approval of aclidinium bromide for long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It comes as a dry powder and is ... and more »

How Dangerous Is Asthma? - Slate Magazine

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How Dangerous Is Asthma? Slate Magazine Adults may succumb to an asthma attack if they forget to carry an inhaler or nebulizer and are unable to get to a hospital quickly. The remaining 20 percent of fatalities involve severe asthmatics who don't respond to treatment or can't take any of the ... and more »

How to Manage Asthma in Children - AllAfrica.com

How to Manage Asthma in Children AllAfrica.com Many others get asthmatic attacks during an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold, flu, sinusitis, or bronchitis, exposure to cold, dust, emotional excitement or stress, physical exertion and exercise. The most common symptoms of asthma include; ...

Jerome Bettis's Hall of Fame-Worthy Fight to Save Kids From Asthma - ColorLines magazine

Jerome Bettis's Hall of Fame-Worthy Fight to Save Kids From Asthma ColorLines magazine EPA anticipates that its new safeguards will prevent 130000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms and lead to 6300 fewer cases of acute bronchitis among children each year. They will also drop premature deaths by as many as 11000 per year, and 4700 less ... and more »

Lung cancer patients with severe COPD can benefit from SBRT - News-Medical.net

Lung cancer patients with severe COPD can benefit from SBRT News-Medical.net COPD is a blanket term for progressive lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and refractory asthma. It is characterized by increasing breathlessness and is present in 50 to 70 percent of lung cancer patients at the time of diagnosis. and more »