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Home Asthma Checks Urged By Expert Panel
In light of the rising number of asthma deaths an international panel of experts has encouraged physicians to use home peak-flow monitoring as a potentially lifesaving measure in patients who receive daily medications. According to a consensus statement released at the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology meeting in Orlando, Fla., even children as young... »
Yoga
Yoga may help asthmatic patients to relax and control their breathing when an attack appears imminent, said researchers from the University of Colorado. A study of 17 asthmatics showed that those who were instructed in breathing exercises and meditation three times a week for 30 to 40 minutes reduced their use of beta agonists... »
Allergy and Immunology
Physicians should recommend home peak-flow monitoring as a potentially lifesaving measure in asthmatic patients who receive daily medications, an international panel of experts at the Orlando meeting of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology recommended. Even children as young as five years old can use a peak-flow meter adequately, according to their consensus... »
Fisons Pharmaceuticals
An international panel of experts advised that anti inflammatory drugs be used as first-line therapy for the chronic care of all but mild, intermittent cases of asthma. Daily-inhaled corticoid steroids or cromolyn sodium (Fisons Pharmaceuticals) is needed to reduce and prevent recurrence of inflammation, the panel reported at the annual meeting of the American... »