Asthma
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Asthma is a chronic breathing disease of wheezing and shortness of breath, caused by airway obstruction and inflammation. There may be genetic contributions, but environmental factors like allergens, viral infections and exercise commonly induce or aggravate symptoms. Asthma affects both children and adults. The condition is uncommon before two years of age, but chronic exposure to allergens during childhood may lead to asthma later in life. Asthma medications can be classified as relievers and controllers of symptoms, and include bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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Anti-IgE Antibody May Help Treat Some Asthma Patients
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Researchers discuss the use of an antibody against immunoglobulin E (IgE) in the treatment of asthma. Most allergens stimulate the production of IgE, which then causes the allergic symptoms. Some asthma patients treated with the antibody were able to reduce their use of inhaled corticosteroids.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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A 47-Year-Old Woman With Severe Asthma
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The demographics, diagnosis and treatment of asthma are reviewed. Asthma is more common in industrialized countries, and the number of people affected by asthma has increased since 1970. About 15 million Americans have asthma and African Americans seem to be more severely affected than whites.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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