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Jul 30, 10 07:28AMDissolving microneedle patches could deliver influenza vaccinations in a simpler and safer way, facilitating increased vaccination coverage, researchers write in the journal Nature.Because the new tec hnology...
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Jul 29, 10 09:25AMExacerbations are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), leading to dramatic reductions in quality of life and expensive emergency room visits and ho spitalizations...
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Jul 21, 10 10:11AMQuite a few homes have airborne dirt and dust, gases, bacteria’s, as well as other irritants which aggravate COPD symptoms.Using tobacco creates a significant threat for the lungs of individuals having...
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Jul 15, 10 08:42AMRemember when you were a kid, sick with a cold and your grandmother made you drink a cup of special, home-made herbal tea? Perhaps she too, believed in the power of herbs!Our ancestors looked to herba l...
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Jul 05, 10 09:43AMThe nation's first scientific study on the effects of wood smoke in smokers shows that wood smoke is associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and has identified a link that increa ses...
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Jun 30, 10 09:07AMThe FDA has approved the inhaled corticosteroid/beta2-agonist combination drug mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate (DULERA) for the treatment of asthma in patients 12 and older.Drug a pproval...
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Jun 29, 10 09:07AMChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an incurable lung disease that worsens over time. Primarily caused by long-term cigarette smoking, COPD encompasses both emphysema and chronic bronch itis...
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Jun 25, 10 07:48AMA COPD flare-up happens when COPD symptoms get worse, or when new symptoms develop. Flare-ups are also called exacerbations.Flare-ups are one of the biggest reasons why people with COPD become disable d...
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Jun 23, 10 06:02AMIs there a perfect inhaler? All have their advantages and disadvantages, but the proper technique and compliance can assure that one inhaler is just right for your patient.Aerosol therapy, while a ver y...
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Jun 22, 10 08:08AMAdults whose asthma is not fully controlled by medication might gain some benefits from adding an exercise routine to their lives, a small study suggests.While exercise can trigger asthma symptoms in some...
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