Asthma and smoking: A deadly cocktail you must avoid - Times of India

Asthma and smoking: A deadly cocktail you must avoid Times of India Dr. Jain explains why toying with smoke is choking your life: "Smoking or passively inhaling smoke may actually modify the inflammatory process causing lung diseases, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma exacerbations common amongst kids, ...

Limits for lead poisoning lowered - Dubuque Telegraph Herald

Limits for lead poisoning lowered Dubuque Telegraph Herald CHICAGO -- An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study. Zithromax, or azithromycin, is more expensive than other ... and more »

Spurt in allergies? Don't stop medication midway - Times of India

Spurt in allergies? Don't stop medication midway Times of India With 70-75 cases of respiratory allergies including rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis and asthma being examined daily in most of the public and private city hospitals, the major allergen identified is the pollen. Also, in case of skin allergies, ...

'Antibiotic azithromycin can cause cardiovascular death' - IBNLive.com

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'Antibiotic azithromycin can cause cardiovascular death' IBNLive.com ... taking cognizance of this data, one would avoid this antibiotic," says Endocrinologist, Jaslok Hospital Dr HB Chandalia. Azithromycin is primarily used to treat respiratory infections, acute bacterial bronchitis and skin infections. and more »

Doctors: Murder suspect in pain but not incapable of crime - MiamiHerald.com

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Doctors: Murder suspect in pain but not incapable of crime MiamiHerald.com BY DANIEL CHANG Doctors testified Tuesday that the Plantation man accused of murdering his landlord in a brutal home invasion robbery two years ago suffered at the time from asthmatic bronchitis and other pulmonary ailments, as well as significant pain ... and more »