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Asthma: Help 25 Million Americans Catch Their Breath
Asthma cannot be cured, but medications are available to manage it, and pharmacists can help patients identify and control their symptoms.
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Higher Cost Burden for Kids' Asthma Medications Takes Toll
As parents foot more of the bill for their children's asthma medications, use of the medications decreases, a new study suggests.
Asthma Does Not Necessarily Mean Food Allergies
A study found that participants with asthma had fewer reactions during food challenge tests than those without the condition.
Heavier Children Need Higher Asthma Medication Doses
Children with higher body mass indices need higher medication doses to control asthma attacks, a study finds.
Treating Children's Asthma Quickly Shortens Hospital Stay
Children given corticosteroids for asthma attacks soon after arriving at an emergency room have lower hospital admission rates and shorter treatment lengths.