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asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease form the majority of lung diseases typified by airflow limitation.... asthma is a distinct clinical entity, differentiated from COPD on the basis of onset at an early age, largely reversible airway obstruction, and associated history of allergy (Celli & MacNee 2004)....
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Furthermore, these researchers cite different authors who have previously explored the relationship of diet and asthma.... Running Head: asthma Management and Nutrition Supplementing asthma Management and Nutrition Supplementing asthma Management and Nutrition Supplementing asthma management is a widely studied area of research, due to the large number of people who suffer from it throughout the world.... According to one research paper (Allan & Devereux, 2011), this is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, with 300 million people suffer from it currently, and projections show that a 100 million more people join to this number of asthma patients by 2025 (Allan & Devereux, 2011)....
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These studies highlight the fact that allergy and asthma are compound genetic attributes, however in the proliferation of asthma numerous environmental factors encompassing allergens and pollutants play an imperative role.... Other preventive mechanism involves immunological factors that play the necessary role in preventing allergic and asthma condition needs further exploration (Umetsu and Dekruyff, 2006).... According to Khetsuriani et al, (2008), there is a relationship between human rhinovirus (HRV) and asthma....
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Methylxanthine therapy may be considered in patients who do not respond to other bronchodilators.... Since the most common cause of exacerbation would still be infection, antibiotic therapy can be done.... Antibiotic therapy is directed at the most common pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, and Moraxella catarrhalis.... Overworked proteases and antioxidants that fight off oxidative stress created by lung inflammation cause an imbalance of these molecules in the lungs....
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It was observed that the basic reason for the deaths due to asthma was because of the lack of sufficient anti-inflammatory therapy and over-dependence on bronchodilators.... "Population Health in Saudi Arabia: asthma" paper discusses the prevalence of asthma in Saudi Arabia.... The author intends to discuss the prevalence, etiology, and preventive measures taken by the Saudis to counter asthma.... Saudi Arabia is a country where allergic diseases, in particular, asthma are very common among the school-going, children....
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Theophylline is marketed as a prescription bronchodilator drug in its pure form, both as a pill and liquid, for asthma.... For example, theophylline content of tea is useful in treating asthma.... The paper 'Tea as the Most Favorite Beverage Worldwide' states that tea business has always been a promising one....
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This paper "Benefits of Fruits for the Maintenance of a Healthy Body" tells that the plasma levels of antioxidant nutrients that are very active in having the essence of ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ß-carotene may be the reasons after the memory performance in elderly human beings.... ... ...
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Flaxseed is high in phytochemicals, including many antioxidants.... "Research Therapeutic Foods: Food Materia Medica" paper states that since flax has such a high fiber content, it's best to start with a small amount, otherwise cramping and a laxative effect can result.... People with irritable bowel syndrome may have an especially strong reaction to it....
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