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Obesity Worsens Asthma
Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds

Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Suggestions to prevent attacks

Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist
Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions

Asthma’s Course Differs by Gender
By puberty, condition may be passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says

Health Hazards in Household Cleaners Exposed
Use of certain cleaning products reduces lung function, increases asthma risk, studies find

People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma
Study finds fluid back-up in esophagus can cause immune system changes

Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma
Disappearance of H. pylori could leave kids more susceptible to the disease, study says

Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy
Daily consumption while expecting ups odds of asthmatic offspring, study suggests

Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites
And help prevent asthma and allergy symptoms

Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn’s Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes