Asthma is usually diagnosed in childhood. The risk factors for asthma include: a personal or family history of asthma or atopy; triggers (see Pathophysiology above); premature birth or low birth weight; viral respiratory infection in early childhood; maternal smoking; being male, for asthma in prepubertal children; and being female, for persi ...

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An acute exacerbation of asthma is referred to colloquially as an asthma attack. The clinical hallmarks of an attack are shortness of breath (dyspnea) and wheezing, the latter “often being regarded as the sine qua non.”[4] A cough—sometimes producing clear sputum—may also be present. The onset is often sudden; there is a “sense of constriction” in the chest, breathing becomes difficult, and wheezing o ...

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Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a “trigger” such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which are the hallmarks of asthma. Between episodes, most patients feel fine. The disorder is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the airways develop increased responsiveness to various stimuli, characterized by bronchial hyper-respon ...

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• Asthma - Diagnosis
• Asthma - Differential diagnosis
• Asthma - Pathophysiology
• Asthma - Bronchoconstriction
• Asthma - Bronchial inflammation
• Asthma - The immune response
• Asthma - Pathogenesis
• Asthma - Treatment
• Asthma - Relief medication
• Asthma - Prevention medication
• Asthma - Long-acting β2-agonists
• Asthma - Emergency treatment
• Asthma - Alternative medicine
• Asthma - Prognosis
• Asthma - Epidemiology
• Asthma - US Socioeconomic Factors
• Asthma - Asthma and athletics

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Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD or Alpha-1) is a genetic disorder caused by reduced levels of alpha 1-antitrypsin in the blood. It can lead to emphysema and, in some cases, to liver disease. Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency - Signs and symptoms. Symptoms of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency include shortness of breath, recurring respiratory infections, or obstructive asthma that does not respond to treatment. Individuals with alpha-1 may develop emphysema during their thirties or forties, with ...

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• Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency - Pathophysiology
• Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency - Treatment
• Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency - Epidemiology
• Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency - Associated diseases
• Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency - History

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The Heartsease (Viola tricolor) is a common European wild flower, growing as an annual or short-lived perennial. It has been introduced into North America, where it has spread widely, and is known as the Johnny Jump Up (though this name is also applied to similar native species such as the Yellow Pansy). It is the progenitor of the cultivated Pansy, and is therefore sometimes called the Wild Pansy; before the cultivated Pansies were developed, " ...

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ViroPharma Incorporated, a pharmaceutical company, develops and sells drugs that address serious diseases treated by physician specialists and in hospital settings. The company focuses on product development activities on viral diseases, including those caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. The company has strategic relationships with GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth, Schering-Plough, and Sanofi-Aventis. ViroPharma acquired 1,000,000 shares of Siga Technologies NASDAQ: SIGA, when Siga purch ...

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• ViroPharma Incorporated - Marketed Products
• ViroPharma Incorporated - Pipeline
• ViroPharma Incorporated - Pleconaril
• ViroPharma Incorporated - FDA Advisory Committee Meeting for pleconaril in the common cold

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A Psychosomatic illness is an illness which exists because of a particular reason. "Psycho-" means of the mind and "-somatic" means of the body. The body and mind are together interacting. That is the meaning of the word. An illness produced by or maintained by the interaction is properly called a psychosomatic illness. In some instances a psychosomatic illness might otherwise become cured but for the interaction of mind and body. An example of this situation are the things like stomach ulcers that are more often found in high stress ...

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Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is probably the most common. Candidiasis - Locations. In immunocompetent people, candidiasis can usually only be found in exposed and moist parts of the body, such as: the oral cavity (oral thrush) the vagina (vaginal candidiasis or thrush) folds of skin in the diaper area (diaper rash) the most common cause ...

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• Candidiasis - History and taxonomic classification
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An allergy or Type I hypersensitivity is an immune malfunction whereby a person's body is hypersensitised to react immunologically to typically nonimmunogenic substances. When a person is hypersensitised, these substances are known as allergens. The word allergy derives from the Greek words allos meaning "other" and ergon meaning "reaction" or "reactivity". Type I hypersensitivity is characterised by excessive activation of mast cells by immunoglobulin E resulting in a systemic inflammatory response that can resul ...

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• Allergy - Problems with skin test
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• Allergy - Treatment
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• Allergy - Chemotherapy
• Allergy - Alternative therapies
• Allergy - Pathophysiology
• Allergy - Acute response
• Allergy - Late-phase response
• Allergy - Basis of the allergic response
• Allergy - Genetic Basis
• Allergy - Relationship with parasites
• Allergy - Basis of increasing prevalence
• Allergy - The hygiene hypothesis
• Allergy - Increasing use of chemicals
• Allergy - Common allergens

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Aalen is a town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is the seat of the Ostalbkreis district. Aalen is twinned with Saint-Lô, France, Christchurch, England, Tatabánya, Hungary and Antakya, Turkey. Aalen - Geography. Aalen is situated on the river Kocher, at the foot of the Swabian Alb to the south and south east and close to the hilly landscape of the Ellwanger Berge to the north. Aalen is at about 70 kilometres east of Stuttgart and 50 kilometres north of Ulm. Aalen ...

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In physiology, corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic systems such as stress response, immune response and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior. Glucocorticoids such as cortisol control carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and are anti-inflammatory by preventing phospholipid release, decreasing eosinophil action and a number of o ...

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Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska) was a right-handed baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975. His record-setting career led to his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981. Bob Gibson - Youth and early career. Despite a childhood filled with health problems, including rickets, asthma, pneumonia, and a heart murmur, he was active in sports as a youth, particularly baseball and basketball. He won a basketball scholarship to Creighton University.

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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease causing airflow obstruction. Leukotrienes assist in the pathophysiology of asthma causing: increased secretion of mucus mucosal accumulation bronchoconstriction infiltration of inflammatory cells in the airway wall Leukotriene - Cysteinyl leukotrienes. LTC4, LTD4 and LTE4 are often called cysteinyl leukotrienes due to the presence of the amino acid in their structure. Cysteinyl leukotriene receptors CysLT1 ...

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Leukotriene, Leukotriene - History and name, Leukotriene - Biochemistry, Leukotriene - Synthesis, Leukotriene - Function, Leukotriene - Leukotrienes in asthma, Leukotriene - Cysteinyl leukotrienes, Leukotriene - Leukotriene modifiers

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Leukotriene - Synthesis. Leukotrienes are synthesized in the cell from arachidonic acid by 5-lipoxygenase. The catalytic mechanism involves the insertion of an oxygen moiety at a specific position in the arachidonic acid backbone. The lipoxygenase pathway is active in leukocytes and in macrophages and synthesizes leukotrines. Leukotriene - Function. Leukotrienes act principally on a subfamily of G protein coupled receptors. They may also act upon peroxisome proliferator-activat ...

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Eosinophilic pneumonia can develop in several different ways depending on the underlying cause of the disease. Eosinophils are thought to play a central role in defending the body against infection by parasites. Many diseases, such as asthma and eczema, are caused when eosinophils overreact to environmental triggers and release an excess of chemicals (cytokines) such as histamine. The common characteristic among different causes of EP is eosinophil overreaction or dysfunction in the lung. Eosinophilic p ...

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Eosinophilic pneumonia, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Types of eosinophilic pneumonia, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Symptoms, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Pathophysiology, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Medications and environmental exposures, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Parasitic infections, Eosinophilic pneumonia - AEP and CEP, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Diagnosis, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Treatment, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Prognosis, Eosinophilic pneumonia - Epidemiology, Eosinophilic pneumonia - History

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Allergic reactions can occur with clarithromycin use. People with a history of allergy, asthma, hay fever or hives seem to be more susceptible to these reactions. The reaction can be immediate and severe. Allergic symptoms include wheezing, hives, itching, swelling, spasms in the throat and breathing tubes, joint and muscle pain, difficulty breathing, fever and skin rashes. Nausea and vomiting are not symptoms of an allergic reaction. ...

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Clarithromycin, Clarithromycin - History, Clarithromycin - Available forms, Clarithromycin - Mechanism of action, Clarithromycin - Pharmacokinetics, Clarithromycin - Metabolism, Clarithromycin - Side effects, Clarithromycin - Special Precautions, Clarithromycin - Contraindications

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The classical theory originated at the turn of the 19th century, between 1897 and 1902, from observational research. Dr. Hermann Swoboda (Professor of Psychology, University of Vienna), who was researching periodic variations in fevers, looked into the possibility of a rhythmic change in mood and health. He collected data on reaction to pain, outbreak of fevers, illnesses, asthma, heart attacks, and recurrent dreams. He concluded that there was a 23-day physica ...

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Biorhythm, Biorhythm - The basic theory, Biorhythm - Related terminology, Biorhythm - Biological rhythm cycles, Biorhythm - Plausibility, Biorhythm - Application, Biorhythm - History, Biorhythm - Patents

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Benson was born in New York City in 1954, where in his childhood he struggled with a speech impediment and severe asthma. After receiving a bachelor's degree in finance from Babson College in 1977, Benson attended Syracuse University, graduating with an MBA in 1979. In 1983, Benson started Cabletron Systems. The company went public in 1989, with what was at the time the largest IPO in Wall Street history. It was dissolved into four separate companies (Enterasys Networks, Aprisma Technologies, Riverstone Networks, and Global Network Technology Services) in January 2000. Within months Cabletron sold its manufacturing operation to F ...

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The plaintiffs were Milton Ash and Patricia Garrett, employees of the University of Alabama school system. Both were disabled under the definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Ash had a lifelong history of severe asthma, and Garrett had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and had received radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Both alleged that they had been discriminated against at their jobs, and filed a suit in federal court against the University of Alab ...

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