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Background: Little is known about the long-term outcomes of individuals with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Methods: A population cohort of 6671 randomly selected adults without asthma was stratified ...

Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2008 Aug 21; 148(1): 41-44 Hannu T, Frilander H, Kauppi P, Kuuliala O, Alanko K Background: Epoxy resins (ERs) are used in paints and other protective coatings, including flooring materials. Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) ERs (BADGE ERs) account for about 75% of the ERs ...

Scientists have pinpointed a major gene for allergic diseases. In genetically susceptible individuals the immune system becomes biased and produces IgE antibodies against harmless agents such as pollen, dust mites or animal hair. These IgE antibodies then work in conjunction with certain cells to get ...

Week after week, a minority of Kanawha County residents and bar owners complain of a 6-week-old health rule designed to prevent lung cancer and other horrible diseases. . . . This loud minority wants the public to use a product that - if used as intended - causes cancer, heart disease and lung problems. ...

Ragweed is a prolific pollen producer and the number one cause of seasonal allergy symptoms, but people who are allergic can takes steps to avoid the airborne culprits according to the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (ACAAI). "About 25 percent of my patients have ...

Clin Exp Allergy. 2008 Aug 11; Miyake Y, Sasaki S, Arakawa M, Tanaka K, Murakami K, Ohya Y Background It has been hypothesized that increased consumption of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and decreased consumption of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have contributed to the recent increased prevalence ...

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With thunderstorms predicted in many parts of the country this week, Asthma UK is offering important advice to the 5.2 million people in the UK with asthma. During thunderstorms large quantities of pollen can be released into the air which can trigger asthma symptoms ...

I have been to 3 GP's and 3 specialists over the last three years and no one can tell me what is wrong with me. My main complaint is shortness of breath, fatigue, very itchy skin with no rash and congestion/ringing in the ears. I'm at the end of my rope. Can anyone help figure out what is wrong with ...