Asthma treatment

411. – March 13, 2002 Ask Dr. Gott Little things mean lot to asthmatics Q. My son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his well-being? A. It could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring aggressive ….. (PA) – March 13, 2002 Environmental factors can worsen asthma QMy son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his well-being? AIt could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring aggressive ….. Times, The (Trenton, NJ) – November 15, 2001 Exercise-induced asthma is treatable DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. What is this disorder? Can it be fatal? DEAR READER: Asthma can be fatal. In fact, specialists are concerned about the increasing number of unnecessary deaths nationwide due to this common lung condition. Asthma is a chronic, cyclic pulmonary disorder, marked by excess mucus secretions and bronchospasm, narrowing of the breathing passages. This impairs respiration and leads to wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and — in ….. (PA) – November 15, 2001 Exercise-induced asthma treatable with medication QI have been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. What is this disorder? Can it be fatal? AAsthma can be fatal. In fact, specialists are concerned about the increasing number of unnecessary deaths nationwide due to this common lung condition. Asthma is a chronic, cyclic pulmonary disorder, marked by excess mucus secretions and bronchospasm, narrowing of the breathing passages. This impairs respiration and leads to wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and — in severe cases ….. – November 15, 2001 Ask Dr. Gott Exercise-induced asthma is treatable Q: I have been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. What is this disorder? Can it be fatal? A: Asthma can be fatal. In fact, specialists are concerned about the increasing number of unnecessary deaths nationwide due to this common lung condition. Asthma is a chronic, cyclic pulmonary disorder, marked by excess mucus secretions and bronchospasm, narrowing of the breathing passages. This impairs respiration and leads to wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and — in severe ….. – November 15, 2001 Ask Dr. Gott Exercise-induced asthma is treatable Q: I have been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. What is this disorder? Can it be fatal? A: Asthma can be fatal. In fact, specialists are concerned about the increasing number of unnecessary deaths nationwide due to this common lung condition. Asthma is a chronic, cyclic pulmonary disorder, marked by excess mucus secretions and bronchospasm, narrowing of the breathing passages. This impairs respiration and leads to wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and — in severe ….. Star (NE) – November 15, 2001 Exercise-induced asthma can be treated Dear Dr. Gott: I have been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. What is this disorder? Can it be fatal? Dear Reader: Asthma can be fatal. In fact, specialists are concerned about the increasing number of unnecessary deaths nationwide due to this common lung condition. Asthma is a chronic, cyclic pulmonary disorder, marked by excess mucus secretions and bronchospasm, narrowing of the breathing passages. This impairs respiration and leads to wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and ….. Times=City – July 20, 2001 Asthma outpaces medicine Rates have skyrocketed in last two decades By Amy Mercer The Times For millions of people, the lost city of Atlantis is a reality. They struggle for breath and, as if living in a city under the sea, they can’t seem to catch it. But the most breathtaking news of all is, despite advances in medical science, physicians have been unable to stop the increasing prevalence of asthma, a chronic condition that affects 16 million Americans. In the last two decades, ….. (CA) – June 2, 2001 ASTHMA EDUCATION IS THE BEST DEFENSE Asthma is a lung disease that affects more than 14 million Americans, and is responsible for more than 5, 000 deaths annually. It is important to take asthma seriously because, although for many people it is a chronic condition, a good understanding of the disease and awareness of the prevention and treatment available are the keys to taking control of it. Asthma occurs due to inflammation of the airways as a result of certain triggers. These can include a simple cold or viral and bacterial …. (CA) – June 2, 2001 ASTHMA EDUCATION IS THE BEST DEFENSE Asthma is a lung disease that affects more than 14 million Americans, and is responsible for more than 5, 000 deaths annually. It is important to take asthma seriously because, although for many people it is a chronic condition, a good understanding of the disease and awareness of the prevention and treatment available are the keys to taking control of it. Asthma occurs due to inflammation of the airways as a result of certain triggers. These can include a simple cold or viral and bacterial ….

401. (FL) – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. (FL) – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. Los Angeles Times – April 29, 2002 Capsules Delaying Breast Biopsy May Be a Poor Strategy When a mammogram reveals a highly suspicious area, a biopsy is done quickly to determine if it’s malignant. But when there’s a subtle abnormality, the doctor may say, “Come back in six months and we’ll take another look. ” If it is cancer, that six months may be too long to wait. A study of 4, 465 Canadian women with breast cancer found that delaying diagnosis for more than 20 weeks after abnormal screening tests worsens prognostic ….. (PA) – April 11, 2002 Sinus lavage might be alternative to surgery Q I’m 68 and in good health. However, for the past few months, I’ve had balance problems; I sometimes stagger when I walk and frequently experience unsteadiness. In the process of investigating this symptom, my otolaryngologist performed a CT scan and was surprised to discover that I have a serious infection in two of my sinuses. He feels that the irritation is somehow affecting my inner ear, which throws off my balance. He gave me a two-month course of antibiotics ….. Times, The (Trenton, NJ) – April 11, 2002 Is sinus lavage out of style? DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m 68 and in good health. However, for the past few months, I’ve had balance problems; I sometimes stagger when I walk and frequently experience unsteadiness. In the process of investigating this symptom, my otolaryngologist performed a CT scan and was surprised to discover that I have a serious infection in two of my sinuses. He feels that the irritation is somehow affecting my inner ear, which throws off my balance. He gave me a two- month course of ….. – March 13, 2002 Ask Dr. Gott Little things mean lot to asthmatics Q. My son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his well-being? A. It could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring aggressive ….. (FL) – March 13, 2002 How serious is son’s long-term asthma condition? DEAR DR. GOTT: My son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his wellbeing? DEAR READER: It could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring …. Times, The (Trenton, NJ) – March 13, 2002 How to treat asthma DEAR DR. GOTT: My son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his well-being? DEAR READER: It could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring ….

431. – February 25, 2001 Allergy and Asthma Clinic improves life’s quality For many people the advent of spring means sneezes, runny noses, itching eyes, and worse. Allergy and asthma sufferers often see an increase in their symptoms as the growing season arrives. With new treatment options, it doesn’t have to be the case. You can greet spring without all the annoying symptoms of allergies and asthma. You don’t have to suffer any longer, says Dr. Ted Kanellakes of the Allergy and Asthma Clinic, 229 N. Hammes in Joliet and 23959 ….. (NJ) – February 21, 2001 RESEARCH SHOWS PROMISE FOR NEW ASTHMA VACCINE In a sprawling lab just down the hall from his office, Dr. Shyam Mohapatra and his team tweak tiny genes in hopes of making big changes. With asthma cases spiking since 1980 and no end in sight, many researchers believe their best chance for stemming the disease is a vaccine based on gene therapy. Asthma and allergies are caused by immune system disorders. At the University of South Florida, Mohapatra and other researchers are trying to devise a vaccine that would force the immune ….. – February 11, 2001 USF research shows promise for asthma vaccine The college’s team is breaking down the factors that contribute to the condition. In a sprawling lab just down the hall from his office, Dr. Shyam S. Mohapatra and his team tweak tiny genes in hopes of making big changes. With asthma cases spiking since 1980 and no end in sight, many researchers believe their best chance for stemming the disease is a vaccine based on gene therapy. Asthma and allergies are caused by immune system disorders. At the University of South ….. Evening Standard, The (London, England) – December 14, 2000 Barclays In Spotlight With L&g Link Buzz: MARKET REPORT Barclays In Spotlight With L&g Link Buzz: MARKET REPORT AS LLOYDS TSB continues to ponder whether to launch an aggressive bid for rival Abbey National, speculation within the Square Mile claims Barclays is putting the finishing touches to an agreed merger with life assurer Legal & General. Word is the two sides have been holding top-level talks for several months. If such a deal is concluded, it would create a financial services empire worth more ….. KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE BUSINESS NEWS – December 14, 2000 BANK STOCKS LEAD TRADING ON BULLY DAY FOR BRITISH MARKETS Dec. 14–As Lloyds TSB continues to ponder whether to launch an aggressive bid for rival Abbey National, speculation within the Square Mile claims Barclays is putting the finishing touches to an agreed merger with life assurer Legal & General. Word is the two sides have been holding top-level talks for several months. If such a deal is concluded, it would create a financial services empire worth more than UKpound 45 billion. Today shares of Legal & General were 21/4 ….. Evening Standard, The (London, England) – December 14, 2000 Barclays In Spotlight With L&g Link Buzz: MARKET REPORT Barclays In Spotlight With L&g Link Buzz: MARKET REPORT AS LLOYDS TSB continues to ponder whether to launch an aggressive bid for rival Abbey National, speculation within the Square Mile claims Barclays is putting the finishing touches to an agreed merger with life assurer Legal & General. Word is the two sides have been holding top-level talks for several months. If such a deal is concluded, it would create a financial services empire worth more ….. Evening Standard, The (London, England) – December 14, 2000 Barclays In Spotlight With L&g Link Buzz: MARKET REPORT AS LLOYDS TSB continues to ponder whether to launch an aggressive bid for rival Abbey National, speculation within the Square Mile claims Barclays is putting the finishing touches to an agreed merger with life assurer Legal & General. Word is the two sides have been holding top-level talks for several months. If such a deal is concluded, it would create a financial services empire worth more than Pounds 45 billion. Today shares of Legal & General were ….. Evening Standard, The (London, England) – December 14, 2000 Barclays In Spotlight With L&g Link Buzz: MARKET REPORT WALL STREET was chased lower by the Chase Manhattan profits warning. The Dow was off 166. 75 points at 10, 627. 69 while the Nasdaq fell 54. 83 to 2767. 94. AS Lloyds TSB continues to ponder whether to launch an aggressive bid for rival Abbey National, speculation within the Square Mile claims Barclays is putting the finishing touches to an agreed merger with life assurer Legal & General. Word is the two sides have been holding top-level talks for several ….. Evening Standard, The (London, England) – December 14, 2000 Barclays In Spotlight With L&g Link Buzz: MARKET REPORT WALL STREET was chased lower by the Chase Manhattan profits warning. The Dow was off 166. 75 points at 10, 627. 69 while the Nasdaq fell 54. 83 to 2767. 94. AS Lloyds TSB continues to ponder whether to launch an aggressive bid for rival Abbey National, speculation within the Square Mile claims Barclays is putting the finishing touches to an agreed merger with life assurer Legal & General. Word is the two sides have been holding top-level talks for several ….. – November 14, 2000 Breathe easier with proper asthma information FAMILY MEDICINE Q. I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with asthma when I was 7. My symptoms have improved over the years. When I develop chest tightness or wheezing, usually about two or three times per week, I use an albuterol inhaler and I feel better. If I use albuterol more frequently, I develop palpitations. With all the new medicines available to treat asthma, is albuterol the best medicine for me? A. Asthma is a serious disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the ….

421. Opinion, La (Los Angeles, CA) – May 23, 2001 Novedades médicas Las alergias y la lana De acuerdo con un estudio publicado en la revista médica Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, si padece de alergias y de síntomas como estornudos debidos a éstas, evite usar ropa de lana. Los investigadores de la Universidad de Sydney, Australia, encontraron que usar un suéter de lana, aumenta 10 veces la exposición a ciertos organismos como los ácaros (mites), y aumenta la exposición a los productos de la piel del gato que causan alergias. Ellos ….. Washington Post – May 8, 2001 Pollen Counts Set Records — at Allergists’ Offices A Good Spring for Trees Has Been a Breath Stopper for Asthmatics and Others Allergist Howard Boltansky is reluctant to call this year’s bumper crop of tree pollen a windfall. Still, he says, his office is “on pace for a new record. ” “This has been definitely one of the busiest springs we’ve ever seen, ” says Boltansky, who has offices in Washington and Rockville. “We’re getting a lot of calls from people who were able to tolerate past levels. Even people with ….. Times Union, The (Albany, NY) – April 17, 2001 THE SNEEZIN’ SEASONDRUGS, THERAPIES CAN PROVIDE RELIEF TO CHRONIC-ALLERGY SUFFERERS It’s spring, and you know your eyes will start itching and your nose will start dripping soon. It’s hay fever time — misery time — just like every year. But do you know why your body isn’t fond of pollen? Or what allergy drugs are on the horizon? Didn’t think so. You’re definitely not alone. When the asked readers to send in questions about seasonal allergies and what to do about them, they were ….. (NY) – April 15, 2001 ALLERGY PILLS NOT TO BE SNEEZED AT Here’s a look at some of the most popular allergy drugs currently on the market, and what medical experts say about them: Over the counter: * Antihistamine tablets and liquids like Benadryl, Dimetapp and Chlor-Trimeton. These drugs effectively block the production of histamine, the body chemical that causes hives, itching and nasal congestion, but they result in drowsiness and slowed reactions. “Studies show they impair your driving ability more than ….. Sun Herald, The (Biloxi, MS) – April 2, 2001 SPRING MISERY, ALLERGIES ABOUND WHEN NATURE BLOOMS< > TEXT: > It’s spring, and you know your eyes will start itching and your nose will start dripping soon. It’s hay fever time — misery time — just like every year. But do you know why your body isn’t fond of pollen? Or what allergy drugs are on the horizon? Didn’t think so. You’re definitely not alone. But what do you really know about allergies? Here’s a primer: Q: ….. – March 29, 2001 Spring is here, so allergies can’t be far behind It’s spring, and you know your eyes will start itching and your nose will start dripping soon. It’s hay fever time — misery time — just like every year. But do you know why your body isn’t fond of pollen? Or what allergy drugs are on the horizon? Didn’t think so. We turned to experts for some answers. Perfect reading for when you’re stuck in your allergist’s waiting room. Q ….. . (Walnut Creek, CA) – March 27, 2001 KNOW YOUR ALLERGIES, EXPERTS ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT DREADED SCORGE OF SPRING It’s spring, and you know your eyes will start itching and your nose will start dripping soon. It’s hay-fever time misery time just like every year. But do you know why your body isn’t fond of pollen? Or what allergy drugs are on the horizon? Didn’t think so. You’re definitely not alone. When we asked readers to send in questions about seasonal allergies and what to do about them, we were inundated with letters, faxes ….. (CA) – March 20, 2001 ALL ABOUT ALLERGIES SEASONAL MISERY EXPLAINED WHY DO OUR NOSES GO HAYWIRE AND OTHER QUESTIONS FOR AN ALLERGIST It’s the first day of spring, and you know your eyes will start itching and your nose will start dripping soon. It’s hay fever time — misery time — just like every year. But do you know why your body isn’t fond of pollen? Or what allergy drugs are on the horizon? Didn’t think so. You’re definitely not alone. When we asked readers to send in questions about seasonal allergies and what to do about them, we were ….. (KS) – March 19, 2001 By WES ALLISON TAMPA, Fla. – In a sprawling lab just down the hall from his office, Dr. Shyam Mohapatra and his team tweak tiny genes in hopes of making big changes. With asthma cases spiking since 1980 and no end in sight, many researchers believe their best chance for stemming the disease is a vaccine based on gene therapy. Asthma and allergies are caused by immune system disorders. At the University of South Florida, Mohapatra and other researchers are trying to devise a ….. – March 1, 2001 INTRUDER MAKES LIFE CHAOTIC It’s Kody Hollaway’s 12th birthday, and his mother is in the kitchen making his favorite dinner of meatballs with rice and parsley. She’s mixing the meat and arguing with Elizabeth, 11, standing at her elbow, about just how short she can cut her hair. The twins, who just turned 9, are sparring in the garage, each wearing one big red boxing glove and shouting “hi-yah!”Destany, 10, is singing Que Sera Sera, spinning on the ….

441. Herbert River Express (Australia) – October 17, 2000 Fact cards make breathing easier This month pharmacies are focussing on asthma. During October, the nearly 1500 pharmacies around Australia with the Self Care information cards are providing information, not only on what asthma is and what the likely causes are, but also, even more importantly, on how to keep the condition under control. Asthma occurs at all ages; however, most people with asthma first experience symptoms in early childhood. In fact, 25 per cent of children under the age of five have asthma. It is the most ….. (MI) – June 13, 2000 DRIP, WHEEZE AND SNEEZE DOCTORS’ RENEWED INTEREST IN TREATING ALLERGIES OFFERS NEW HOPE TO SUFFERERS Sneezy, sleepy, dopey, grumpy? Better think about visiting Doc. Although hay fever has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care — and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. For decades, allergic disease has suffered from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, as patients — ….. Washington Post – June 6, 2000 Ask Your Doctor About …. Which of the Many Advertised Allergy Drugs Are Right for You? It’s hard not to have heard of Claritin, the world’s top-selling allergy drug and, with sales last year of more than $1. 5 billion, the eighth best-selling drug in the United States. After all, the maker of the non-sedating antihistamine, Schering-Plough, spent almost $140 million last year on television, radio, newspaper, magazine and billboard advertising, according to John F. Fezzuoglio, a marketing research analyst with the drug consulting firm Scott-Levin. In ….. (PA) – May 9, 2000 NO HEADLINE Carpal tunnel link? Women with large breasts are more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome than their smaller-breasted counterparts, according to a study headed by a Tuscaloosa, Ala. , plastic surgeon. But the symptoms of carpal tunnel — a malady that causes tingling in the hand and wrist pain often associated with heavy use of computer keyboards or other repetitious motions — cleared up after breast reduction surgery. Certain physical problems are more common among ….. El Norte (Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) – 8 de mayo del 2000 Cita con el Doctor/ El asma: ¿Cómo controlarlo? El asma es una enfermedad crónica que hoy afecta al 2. 5 por ciento de la población aunque se espera que el número se cuadruplique durante los próximos años. Es la causa número uno de ausentismo escolar y laboral, y cada año se gastan hasta seis mil millones de dólares para tratar a los pacientes afectados por ella. Sin embargo, aún existe desconocimiento sobre este mal y por eso se decidió que el 3 de mayo, como el Día Mundial del Asma, sirviera como detonador para difundir …. 446. Washington Post – May 2, 2000 INTAKE Mouth Clicks Trying to eat responsibly and willing to spend time at your computer in order to do it? The Department of Agriculture has a new Web site for you. At the Interactive Healthy Eating Index on www. usda. gov/cnpp, you fill out a form detailing all the food you’ve consumed over the past 24 hours. (Presumably this includes the things you ate standing in front of the refrigerator at night when no one was looking. ) The site will quickly calculate how your reported ….. Family Life – May 1, 2000 Breathe Easy: Controlling Asthma and Allergies One night last fall, 9-year-old Marissa Lynn of Bow, NH, went to bed with a cold and awoke at 3 a. m. struggling for breath. Her parents gave her a dose of medicine from an inhaler that delivers medication in a mist to open up air passages. They had used the inhaler months before when Marissa had been diagnosed with an upper-respiratory infection. Only two hours later, Marissa needed the medicine again. By seven that morning, when her complaints still hadn’t eased, her parents took ….. (NY) – April 27, 2000 ALLERGY SEASON COMING ACHOO! Mild winter brings early return of tree pollen misery The season for sneezin’ has arrived early – and with a vengeance. A warm winter caused the pollinating to begin earlier than usual. The early pollen spurts, in turn, jump-started the nasty cycle of sensitization and misery for sufferers. Now that the weather is warming up, pollen counts have been “off the wall, ” said Dr. Leonard Bielory of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. “It’s 1, 100 for trees, extremely ….. (CT) – April 20, 2000 Allergies are nothing to sneeze at; If season makes you miserable, it may be time to see a doctor Sneezy, sleepy, dopey, grumpy? Better think about visiting Doc. Although hay fever has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care – and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, with patients – and ….. (GA) – April 18, 2000 NOTHING TO S N E E Z E AT Sneezy, sleepy, dopey, grumpy? Better think about visiting Doc. Although hay fever has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care — and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, with patients — and ….

451. – April 13, 2000 Allergy victims urged to get aid An Infobox appears at the bottom of this story. Sneezy, sleepy, dopey, grumpy? Better think about visiting Doc. Although hay fever has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care — and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many ….. , The (NC) – April 10, 2000 A NEW ATTACK ON ALLERGIES Sneezy, sleepy, dopey, grumpy? Better think about visiting Doc. Although hay fever has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care – and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, with patients – and ….. (WA) – April 9, 2000 Experts urge new emphasis in treating allergy suffering Although hay fever has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care – and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, with patients – and physicians themselves – failing to take the ailment seriously. Although ….. (Walnut Creek, CA) – March 28, 2000 WHEN ALLERGIES ATTACK, THE TREATMENTS ARE OUT THERE BUT YOU HAVE TO GO FARTHER THAN THE LOCAL DRUG STORE AISLE TO FIND THEM ALTHOUGH HAY FEVER has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, with patients and physicians themselves failing to take the ailment seriously. “The ….. (Walnut Creek, CA) – March 28, 2000 WHEN ALLERGIES ATTACK, THE TREATMENTS ARE OUT THERE BUT YOU HAVE TO GO FARTHER THAN THE LOCAL DRUG STORE AISLE TO FIND THEM ALTHOUGH HAY FEVER has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, with patients and physicians themselves failing to take the ailment seriously. “The ….. (CA) – March 14, 2000 NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT MEDICAL EXPERTS URGE NEW EMPHASIS IN TREATING ALLERGY SUFFERING SNEEZY, sleepy, dopey, grumpy? Better think about visiting Doc. Although hay fever has long been thought to be little more than a pain in the nose, health experts are now recommending that many allergy sufferers seek a physician’s care — and they’re encouraging family physicians to be more vigilant about diagnosing the condition. Allergic disease has suffered for decades from what many medical officials are calling a lack of respect, with patients — and ….. – February 9, 2000 Should healthcare wear a warning label? When a recent report singled out medical mistakes as a leading cause of death and injury in this country, the moment for serious soul-searching arrived for the health care industry. Nov. 29, 1999, was Black Monday for American medicine. That’s the day the Institute of Medicine released its study “To Err is Human. “Researchers reported that 44, 000 to 98, 000 deaths in the United States each year are caused by medical mistakes. Perhaps the most ….. – February 1, 2000 Family medicine Get a running start against asthma Q. My 14-year-old daughter is on the school track team. The track season is coming up. Are there any new treatments available for Exercise Induced Asthma? – J. T. , Paterson A. Exercise Induced Asthma is a condition that affects up to 15 percent of the population and is characterized by decreased airflow following several minutes of strenuous exercise. The symptoms can occur during or after completing exercise and can affect all age groups, especially children and young adults because of ….. – December 11, 1999 Yes, Asthma and Athletics Are Compatible Dear Dr. Donohue: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-ager activities. My doctor is no help at all. — N. Y. Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the 667 athletes suffered from asthma. They had the ….. The Gazette (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City) – December 11, 1999 Asthma, athletics compatible Dear Dr. Donohue: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-ager activities. My doctor is no help at all. – N. Y. Answer: Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the 667 athletes suffered from asthma. They had ….

471. (TX) – May 10, 1999 Deja. com lets you know what rates Beginning today, it’s a whole new Deja News. The company, which began in Austin in 1995 as a Web site that archived Internet newsgroups, is changing its name to Deja. com and is billing itself as the Web site for consumers who make buying decisions. The centerpiece of the site is Deja Ratings, which offers ratings on more than 7, 200 items in 400 categories. The products are rated by Deja. com users, who fill out a scaled survey. The idea is that users will research a ….. Toronto (Ontario, Canada) – April 30, 1999 Medications help asthma patients breathe easier Health Lori Swick It is an automatic reflex for asthmatics to reach for a medication puffer or inhaler when they are having difficulties breathing. Generally, nobody needs to remind them. But one factor of asthma management that is not emphasized enough is the need to take medications on a regular basis, even when breathing is normal. In most patients, this prevents them from ever experiencing an asthma attack and getting to the point where they need to use a rescue inhaler to help ….. – April 27, 1999 Grab a tissue It began this year, as it does every year, with the carefree oak tree recklessly flinging its pollen to the wind in hopes of perpetuating its kind. The other trees, ash, elm and maple, are following suit by filling their air with billions upon billions of powderlike male sex cells. Whether you approve of it or not, the trees in your yard, and down your street are having sex, and this annual, botanical orgy known as allergy season isn’t over yet. Grass ….. (Riverside, CA) – April 20, 1999 Easing their wheezing With early identification, proper precautions and the correct medicine, children with severe allergies can lead nearly normal lives. Severe allergies and asthma don’t stop 8-year-old David Villalba Jr. But sometimes they slow him down. “I cough a lot when I play baseball and basketball, ” says David, who lives in Fontana. “And when I run I start getting out of breath. “Since David was 3, molds, pollen, cats, dogs – you name it – have sent him into fits of sneezing and coughing, says his mother, Janine. At first she thought David had normal colds and ….. Herald and the Sunday Herald, The (Glasgow, Scotland) – February 18, 1999 The Herald (United Kingdom): Business: Zeneca says merger with Astra on track: Strong pound weighs on last stand-alone results ZENECA remains confident it can achieve its merger with Astra of Sweden by the second quarter of the year, though competition authorities in the US and Brussels have requested more information. Chief executive Sir David Barnes said their concerns were on a relatively narrow front and he believed that the original timetable for the merger would be followed. It is thought the competition authorities’ concerns relate to anaesthetics. Zeneca has published its final results as ….. Sun Publications (IL) – December 16, 1998 WAITING TO EXHALE Leann Butz admits she still panics each time her 12-year-old son takes off running with his friends from one end of the block to the other. But that’s her nature as a mother, and her concerns are legitimate. She’s heard her son’s wheezing, she’s seen him gasp for air, and she’s made her share of late-night trips to the emergency room. But the memory of the day her then-toddler’s lips turned purple is one the …. Mail on Sunday, The (London, England) – December 13, 1998 The Mail on Sunday (United Kingdom): pounds 46BN MERGER FROM A NIGHT AT THE OPERA As the strains of opera wafted across the lush grounds of Glyndebourne one evening last summer, company bosses Tom McKillop and Hakan Mogren had no thoughts for business. For McKillop, Scottish head of UK firm Zeneca pharmaceuticals, and Mogren, president of the Swedish drugs company Astra, it was a social occasion with their wives. But their idyllic evening deep in the Sussex countryside was to be the backdrop for big decisions. For as the couples gave their rapt attention to Richard …. Courier Mail, The (Brisbane, Australia) – December 11, 1998 Drug groups’ marriage to spur rivals into action THE planned $37. 2 billion marriage of Britain’s Zeneca Group and Sweden’s Astra AB could prompt more mergers, or a counterbid, as drug industry rivals seek to avoid losing their market positions in an industry scrambling to rationalise. Zeneca, Britain’s third-biggest drug company, said this week it planned to buy Astra, Sweden’s No 1, in an all-stock transaction in what it described as “a merger of equals”. The ….. Evening Standard, The (London, England) – December 9, 1998 Evening Standard: Business Day: Zeneca and Astra to tie pounds 47bn knot ZENECA today unveiled the terms of a $77 billion-plus ( pounds 47 billion) merger with the Swedish drugs group Astra, in a move that will create the world’s third-largest drugs company. There was immediate speculation, however, that the deal – Europe’s largest-ever corporate move – would swiftly be broken up by a rival bidder. Until now Zeneca, under its chief executive Sir David Barnes, has vigorously declared its intention to stand aloof from the global merger ….. New York Times, The (NY) – December 9, 1998 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 2 European Drug Giants Talk of Merger Zeneca Group P. L. C. , the third-largest British drug maker, and Astra A. B. of Sweden said yesterday that they were discussing a merger that would be worth at least $30 billion and create the world’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical company. If completed, the merger would be the largest ever in the pharmaceutical industry and would transform two second-tier drug makers into a global powerhouse with $14. 3 billion in sales. The combined company would have a formidable product line, ….

461. (FL) – December 11, 1999 Dr. Paul G. Donohue ASTHMA AND ATHLETICS ARE COMPATIBLE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-ager activiti es. My doctor is no help at all. – N. Y. ANSWER: Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the …. – December 11, 1999 Dr. Paul G. Donohue ASTHMA AND ATHLETICS ARE COMPATIBLE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-ager activiti es. My doctor is no help at all. – N. Y. ANSWER: Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the …. – December 11, 1999 Dr. Paul G. Donohue ASTHMA AND ATHLETICS ARE COMPATIBLE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-ager activiti es. My doctor is no help at all. – N. Y. ANSWER: Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the …. (NY) – December 11, 1999 MOST PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA CAN PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS Dear Dr. Donohue: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teenager activities. My doctor is no help at all. – N. Y. Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the 667 athletes suffered from asthma. They had the illness ….. – November 1, 1999 FINDING ROOM TO BREATHE NEW DRUGS, EDUCATION ARE KEYS TO NORMAL LIFE FOR THOSE WITH ASTHMA Until about three years ago, Dawn Bosquez, a 30-year-old resident of Denver, was getting most of her medical care for asthma in emer- gency rooms. About once a month, she would wake up unable to breathe and would frantically call an ambulance or friend to rush her to the hospital, where she would be given oxygen and inhale medications to bring the attack under control. Then, a doctor would prescribe a short course or “burst” of prednisone tablets, a powerful ….. The Herald Dispatch – September 2, 1999 PEIA adds 21 brand name drugs Move helps, but many public employees say higher costs of prescriptions hurt By EDWARD TERRY The Herald-Dispatch Don Watts of Huntington considers himself and his wife, Mary, lucky. Both are in good health and, unlike many other state employees and retirees, Watts, a retired state worker, will be able to keep his prescription medicine costs low. In July, the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency increased co-payments for prescription medication, prompting ….. (ND) – August 31, 1999 DRUGS CAN HELP CONTROL LAMBERT-EATON SYNDROME Ask Dr. H: Lambert-Eaton syndrome; second-hand smoke and asthma I’ve been diagnosed with a disease of muscle weakness called Lambert-Eaton syndrome. My problem is weakness in my thighs. A neurologist prescribed Mestinon to help treat my weakness. Could you please discuss this condition? For a person to move a muscle, there needs to be a motor nerve signal to trigger movement, followed by a healthy muscle that can respond to that signal. There’s a nerve-muscle ….. (WV) – August 20, 1999 PEIA adds drugs to ‘preferred list, ‘ lowers co-pays STAFF WRITER Officials of the state’s Public Employees Insurance Agency had no trouble deciding what to do with a $1 million supplemental appropriation approved by lawmakers this week. They’re spending the money on drugs. PEIA Director Bob Ayers said Thursday the agency will add 21 drugs to its list of “preferred” medications, meaning prescriptions will carry a $15 co-payment, as opposed to the $40 now being charged. A new ….. KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE BUSINESS NEWS – July 11, 1999 CIGNA HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS FINDS PROFITS IN GOOD RELATIONS WITH DOCTORS Jul. 11–At a wrestling match that pits doctors and consumers against HMOs, Cigna HealthCare of Texas occupies a comfortable ringside seat. While other local health maintenance organizations are losing money and struggling to satisfy members, Cigna has escaped this punishment. It ranks highest in member satisfaction and lowest in doctor turnover. At the same time, it charges the highest premiums and consistently earns the largest profit of any local insurer. And Cigna has managed to ….. (New Jersey) – June 10, 1999 KEEPING ASTHMA IN CHECK Did you know that the most common chronic illness responsible for school absences is asthma? Asthma rates are rising dramatically in the United States, up more than 75 percent in the last two decades and likely as a result of indoor and outdoor pollution. Death rates from asthma for those under age 20 have jumped more than 75 percent in roughly the same period. And yet, according to asthma and allergy specialist Dr. Arthur Torre of Fairfield, patients and medical practitioners ….

81. wire (USA) – May 20, 2008 /C O R R E C T I O N — GlaxoSmithKline/ In the news release, Advair Reduces Exacerbations in COPD Patients With a History of Exacerbations, issued Sunday, May 18, by GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) over wire, we are advised by the company that the third paragraph, second sentence, should read, “In an analysis of time to first moderate/severe exacerbation, there was a 27 percent reduction in risk with Advair compared to salmeterol (p<0. 001). ” Complete, corrected release follows: Advair Reduces …. 82. wire (USA) – May 19, 2008 /C O R R E C T I O N — GlaxoSmithKline/ In the news release, Advair Reduces Exacerbations in COPD Patients With a History of Exacerbations, issued yesterday, May 18, by GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) over wire, we are advised by the company that the third paragraph, last sentence, should read “And Advair also reduced the annual rate of exacerbations requiring oral corticosteroids by 34 percent (p<0. 001). ” Complete, corrected release follows: Advair Reduces Exacerbations in COPD Patients With a …. 83. Express, The (London, England) – November 22, 2005 The Express: Glaxo savaged GBP3. 4bn by Advair warning DRUGS giant GlaxoSmithKline was laid lower yesterday after US regulators proposed restricting the use of the company’s best-selling asthma treatment Advair. Shares in Glaxo fell almost 4 per cent, or 58p, to 1439p, wiping nearly GBP3. 38billion from the company’s market value as analysts scaled back their growth forecasts for the drug across the Atlantic. The Food and Drug Administration said Advair, which had worldwide sales of GBP3. 43billion last year, should ….. (PA) – February 15, 2002 Glaxo’s post-merger profit rises 13%, The asthma drug Advair aided last year’s gain in earnings. The firm predicted growth in the teens this year and next. < One year after a big merger created GlaxoSmithKline P. L. C. , the company posted a 13 percent increase in 2001 earnings, bolstered by strong sales of the asthma drug Advair. Executives of the world’s second-largest drug company predicted yesterday that earnings growth would be in the mid-teens for 2002, and, for the first time, forecast growth in the “low-teens or better” for 2003. Glaxo, which has major offices and research and development operations ….. AFX Asia Focus – October 11, 2006 AFX Asia (Focus): Glaxo seeks permission to sell asthma drug Advair as treatment for COPD in US RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina (AFX) – GlaxoSmithKline said it is seeking permission from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its asthma drug Advair Diskus as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States. GSK said it has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand labelling for Advair Diskus based on results from TORCH, a three-year study that showed the drug reduced the risk of death and the rate of COPD ….. AFX UK Focus – October 11, 2006 AFX UK (Focus): Glaxo seeks permission to sell asthma drug Advair as treatment for COPD in US RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina (AFX) – GlaxoSmithKline said it is seeking permission from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its asthma drug Advair Diskus as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States. GSK said it has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand labelling for Advair Diskus based on results from TORCH, a three-year study that showed the drug reduced the risk of death and the rate of COPD ….. AFX UK Focus – October 11, 2006 AFX UK (Focus): Glaxo seeks permission to sell asthma drug Advair as treatment for COPD in US RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina (AFX) – GlaxoSmithKline said it is seeking permission from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its asthma drug Advair Diskus as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States. GSK said it has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand labelling for Advair Diskus based on results from TORCH, a three-year study that showed the drug reduced the risk of death and the rate of COPD ….. AFX UK Focus – October 11, 2006 AFX UK (Focus): Glaxo seeks permission to sell asthma drug Advair as treatment for COPD in US RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina (AFX) – GlaxoSmithKline said it is seeking permission from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its asthma drug Advair Diskus as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States. GSK said it has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand labelling for Advair Diskus based on results from TORCH, a three-year study that showed the drug reduced the risk of death and the rate of COPD ….. AFX Europe Focus – October 11, 2006 AFX Europe (Focus): Glaxo seeks permission to sell asthma drug Advair as treatment for COPD in US RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina (AFX) – GlaxoSmithKline said it is seeking permission from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its asthma drug Advair Diskus as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States. GSK said it has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand labelling for Advair Diskus based on results from TORCH, a three-year study that showed the drug reduced the risk of death and the rate of COPD …. 0. AFX Europe Focus – October 11, 2006 AFX Europe (Focus): Glaxo seeks permission to sell asthma drug Advair as treatment for COPD in US RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina (AFX) – GlaxoSmithKline said it is seeking permission from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its asthma drug Advair Diskus as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the United States. GSK said it has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to expand labelling for Advair Diskus based on results from TORCH, a three-year study that showed the drug reduced the risk of death and the rate of COPD ….

501. The Cincinnati Post – April 21, 1998 New weapons against allergies on the horizon As anyone with a nose knows, this spring’s pollen crop arrived early, courtesy of El Nino. Spores from trees, followed by grasses, followed by weeds, with a bonus dollop of molds, are expected to be clogging up the bronchial tubes from now until fall. An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis or hay fever and about 15 million have asthma, with much overlap between the two groups. The silver lining to this year’s allergy season is that an ….. Scripps Howard News Service – April 21, 1998 THERE’S NEW RELIEF ON THE WAY FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS As anyone with a nose knows, this spring’s pollen crop has arrived early and often across much of the country, courtesy of the mild, wet El Nino winter. Spores from trees, followed by grasses, followed by weeds, with a bonus dollop of molds, are expected to be seizing the sinuses and clogging up the bronchial tubes from now until the fall frosts. An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis or hay fever and about 15 million have asthma, with much overlap ….. (PA) – April 21, 1998 A SCRATCH AND SNIFF SUMMER MILD WINTER WILL MEAN ABUNDANT POLLEN, MOSQUITOES AND FLEAS Scratch, sniffle and sneeze. If you have allergies, you’re probably going to suffer more than usual this year. And it’s El Nino’s fault. Of all the things El Nino has been blamed for, this may be one of the strangest. The massive warm swelling of the Pacific Ocean off the South American coast that is affecting weather worldwide graced this area with a mild, moist winter. That left the area lush with pollens and mold spores that make people wheeze ….. . – April 6, 1998 Swing — achoo! — into spring // Cookouts, baseball lure folks out — to allergists For most Americans, at least red-blooded ones, springtime means baseball, apple pie, backyard grilling and the smell of freshly-cut grass. For about six million Americans each year, however, springtime is the beginning of the annual hunt for decongestants that won’t make you drowsy during the day and tissues that don’t feel like 80-grit sandpaper. It’s the start of allergy season. Tree pollen, tiny, powderlike male sex cells scattered in ….. Boston Globe – March 30, 1998 SNEEZING EARLY? IT’S EL NINO’S FAULT Just when you thought there was nothing left to blame on El Nino comes this: We’re in for an unusually early — and perhaps long and nasty — allergy season this year. Granted, everybody always thinks whatever allergy season they’re suffering through is the worst ever, but this year, it really will be bad — and in some places, already is — because El Nino created perfect growing conditions for trees and molds — a mild winter in the Northeast, rains in the South ….. (Riverside, CA) – March 24, 1998 Allergy season harsh during El Nino year Drier weather, Santa Anas will worsen conditions El Nino has unleashed on Southern Californians downpours, floods, mudslides and one of the nastiest spring allergy seasons in recent memory. And the worst of the allergy problems is yet to come. “I’m starting to warn my patients that their usual medications may not be enough to control their symptoms this year, ” said Dr. James L. Munson, an allergist at Beaver Medical Clinic in Redlands. The El Nino rains produced a bumper crop of vegetation. But ….. – March 18, 1998 Side effect of drugs: Lot of ads Spending rose 41% Emboldened by looser rules, the nation’s drug makers last year spent a record amount of money – nearly $844 million – on advertising that was aimed directly at influencing consumers. The unprecedented promotions, which amounted to a 41 percent increase over what was spent in 1996, are a gamble by the drug industry to persuade patients to switch drugs or, in some cases, begin medical treatments. Accordingly, categories where competition is the greatest – such as ….. Independent, The (London, England)/Financial Times – March 6, 1998 THE INDEPENDENT: BUSINESS: ZENECA STANDS UP FOR INDEPENDENCE ZENECA, the third-largest drugs group in the UK, said yesterday it was determined to maintain its independence and had not entered into any merger or takeover talks with rivals. Sir David Barnes, Zeneca’s chief executive, said that any competitor would have to be prepared to pay a substantial premium for control of Zeneca. His comments come in response to intense speculation surrounding Zeneca’s future after merger talks between Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline ….. (FL) – January 28, 1998 PROTECTING YOUR CHILD< NEW AILMENTS ARE REPLACING THE ONES SCIENCE HAS MANAGED TO ERADICATE. Despite the fact that diseases such as polio, diphtheria and measles, which once afflicted millions of children, have been virtually wiped out, certain health threats to kids are on the rise. Here are some current threats, with information on how to protect your children from them. Drug-resistant infections It’s becoming more difficult for doctors to treat children with illnesses such as ear infections, sinusitis and pneumonia, because some of the bacteria that ….. Financial Times (London, England) – January 28, 1998 Companies and Finance: UK: Zeneca growth in earnings to beat 15% target Chemicals, Speciality. Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceuticals. The strength of sterling will depress 1997 profits from Zeneca, the UK’s third largest drug company. In its year-end trading statement yesterday, the company said that profits from its agrochemicals division would be ’slightly below’ those for 1996 ‘with adverse movements in exchange rates offsetting a strong underlying performance’. But analysts said the effect of ….