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Winter 2008
FDA Supports Nonprescription Cough and Cold Medicine Industry's Efforts To Restrict Use in Children
New Statistics on Childhood Asthma
Healthy Tips for the Holiday Allergy and Asthma Season
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Consumer Alert: CFC Albuterol Inhalers Not Available After Dec. 31
- CFC-propelled albuterol inhalers will not be available after Dec. 31, 2008. Talk with your doctor now about changing to a hydrofluoralkane (HFA) propelled albuterol inhaler.
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Stopping the Spread of Flu at Home, Work, and School
- It's flu season once again. Getting a flu shot and frequently washing your hands are two good ways to avoid the flu this year.
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Autumn Babies at Greater Risk of Asthma
- A new study published in the Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine suggests a higher risk of asthma for babies born four months before the annual influenza and cold season due to greater incidence of childhood infections such as RSV.
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Asthma Care Guidelines
- As an asthma patient, what kind of care should you be receiving to manage your condition? Here are some recent guidelines from the NHLBI.
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Treating Reflux May Help Kids with Asthma
- Treating reflux in children who also have asthma can be effective in controlling asthma symptoms, according to a recent study.
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