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| Breathing technique may dramatically improve asthma A shallow breathing technique developed by a Russian doctor in the 1950 can dramatically improve asthma symptoms for some sufferers, experts say. |
| Immune-suppressant meds may boost bladder cancer risk People who have autoimmune diseases and who take glucocorticoid steroids to suppress their immune system may have a higher chance of developing bladder cancer, new research suggests |
| Forteo better than Fosamax for steroid-related bone loss: study Results from a new study suggest that the osteoporosis drug Forteo is better at increasing bone density and reducing spine fractures in people who have steroid-induced osteoporosis than the drug Fosamax. |
| High fiber foods may fight inflammatory disease: study Eating a diet that is a high in fiber appears to reduce people's risk of developing inflammatory diseases such as asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel conditions, and diabetes, Australian researchers have found. |
| Many asthmatics take their medications improperly Researchers in Northern Ireland say that many asthmatics risk asthma attacks because they aren't honest with doctors about how often they take their medications. |
| Tips for a safe Halloween The American Academy of Pediatrics offers this list of safety tips on treats, costumes, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating. |
| Botox sponge may ease allergic runny nose Botox-soaked sponges may ease chronic runny nose. |
| Feds study swine flu vaccine for asthmatics People with asthma are known to be at higher risk for swine flu complications, but experts say that some asthma medicines may interfere with the vaccine. |
| Gene blamed for allergies, asthma may protect against breast cancer Some scientists are expressing concern that experimental drugs to treat allergies and asthma may unknowingly increase the risk of breast cancer. |
| FDA: Watch out for fake swine flu remedies The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says consumers should be aware that there are many fake H1N1 flu remedies available online, including fake "Tamiflu" pills. |
| Electric neck jab may ease asthma An electrical device that stimulates a nerve in the neck may ease asthma and other diseases, researchers say. |
| Some foods may help fight the flu: expert Garen says that yogurt, garlic, peanuts, and healthy meats may help ward off colds and flu by increasing the body's level of vitamin D and other nutrients. |
| Patients with allergies and sleep apnea are tired, stressed: study People who suffer from seasonal allergies along with sleep apnea are more stressed and tired than their peers, a study suggests. |
| Albuterol inhaler may be useless to some patients British researchers say that approximately one in ten children using an albuterol inhaler for daily asthma maintenance may not be helped by the medication. |
| Chronic Rhinosinusitis Gateway to Other Illnesses You are not in the clear if you sufferfrom rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammatory condition involving theparanasal sinuses. Those who are affected by CRS are more likely tosuffer from other chronic illnesses. |