Asthma Drug Study Sparks US Usage Caution
Canadian research links heavy fenaterol use to risks, but findings may not apply to U S patients. Beta-2 agonists relieve acute attacks, yet overuse can worsen symptoms. Asthma involves hyperactive airways narrowing the passages that air travels through.
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Asthma Triggers Treatment and Medications Overview
Health overview notes about chronic asthma affecting about 10 million Americans with around 4600 deaths yearly. Triggers include allergens pollutants odors and animal hair while stress cold weather and exercise also provoke attacks. Treatments center on controlling inflammation using corticosteroids and cromolyn sodium daily. During attacks beta two agonists provide relief with two inhaler puffs, reassessment after 30 minutes. Caution against delaying care or overusing meds. For hospitalization, corticosteroids given orally or IV, limited to two weeks due to side effects. Theophylline offers another option to reverse spasms and relax airways. Complete therapy blends meds and device-assisted inhalation techniques requiring physician guidance.
Diabetic Kids Can Lead Normal Lives With Care
Diabetic children can live fairly normal lives with a proper diet exercise and hygiene plus insulin. Type I is most common in kids, usually requiring injections twice daily. A pediatric diabetes team supports medical management coping skills nutrition and education for a manageable life.
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Healthy labeling disputed faces FDA scrutiny and debate
Consumer groups push tight limits on using the word healthy on food packages, arguing it should describe meals with multiple food groups and low fat cholesterol and sodium. Industry insists the term is context dependent and should not be tightly regulated.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Public Voice For Food and Health Policy
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Public Voice
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Married astronauts Lee and Davis fly together on Endeavour
CAPE CANAVERAL AP The space shuttle Endeavour will carry married couple Mark Lee and Jan Davis on a seven day Spacelab mission beginning around Sept 12. Scientists warn about unresolved questions on human sex and reproduction in space while noting there will be no privacy aboard the shuttle.
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