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Good News for Pain Relief and Fever Control in Young Children with Asthma
In the last few years, a few studies have suggested that the use of acetominophen (Tylenol) can be associated with increased asthma symptoms and exacerbations. As a result, there have been recommendations to completely avoid acetominophen use for either pain relief or fever control in children with asthma. Unfortunately, these studies did not take into […]
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How Your Weight Affects Your Asthma
The increasing overall incidence of asthma in children over the past 2-3 decades actually parallels the increase in obesity. There is a direct connection between higher body mass index (weight), irritability of the airways and the development of asthma symptoms in children. A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, that analyzed the medical records […]
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Dara Dares Defy the Odds at 41
At 41 years old, Dara Torres became the first U.S. swimmer in history to compete in five Olympics stretching from 1984 to 2008. A 12-time medalist, she won three silvers in the 2008 Beijing Games, becoming one of only a handful of Olympians to earn medals in five different competitions. During these Games, Dara faced […]
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