Asthma treatment

I started taking Sinulair a year ago. After 6 months I noticed a changed in my moods, anger and patience level. I was losing my upbeat attitude towards life. I stopped a month ago and my breathing has worsened but my moods are back to my up beat self again.I am now dealing with deeper depression, anxiety, no motivation, I feel confused and want to sleep a lot. I am easily agitated and no sex drive. Not my normal I am usually very active. I started seeing a therapist 3 weeks ago because I felt I had no control over my life anymore and I m always feeling down. I read these articles today and now I am concerned this singulair medication is contributing to my depression and anxiety.

My therapist suggested that I stop taking this singulair. It worked great for allergies but not worth what I going through currently.I will be trying something else for my allergies. I have been on singulair for about 2 years now. I have always been depressed for most of my life but the past 2 years have been hell. I have noticed that it was getting worse and worse and didn’t have any energy, cried alot, ect. I have stopped taking it now for about 1 month since I heard the news and i don’t know if it’s related or not but i’m happy now. I’m not as depressed and have way more energy. I think that speaks for itself really. I can’t wait to see what they find out.

I’ve been taking singulair for a long time and I have been depressed and suicidal for just as long. I never considered a correlation between the two but it would answer a lot of questions. I had been given a prescription for Singular several months ago and had not taken it on a regular basis until my asthma got so bad that I was having to use my relief inhaler several times a day. A couple of months ago I remembered that I still had my prescription and decided to start taking it on a daily basis. The depression started very gradual and I didn’t realize how depressed I was getting until I started having thoughts of giving up on life. I felt like crying all the time, and the thoughts of suicide started occuring more and more. A friend mentioned to me that she had heard that Singular was suspected of causing depression and suicidal thoughts.

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Singulair is a prescription medicine intended to help control asthma and relieve the symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies in adults and children. It is one of the most prescribed drugs with sales of more than $2. What evidence is there linking Singulair to birth defects. Congenital limb defects have been reported in the babies of women who took Singulair during pregnancy. Although a causal connection between Singulair and these birth defects has not been established, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women that rule a connection out. Why advertise for cases if a causal connection has not been shown. History has taught us that when a drug company admits there might be a problem with one of its drugs, there usually is, and the company knows more than it is telling the public. For instance, Merck, the manufacturer of Singulair, also made Vioxx, and we know now that the company knew Vioxx increases the risk of heart attacks years before admitting to it and withdrawing the drug from the market. There must be scientifically valid evidence of a causal link between Singulair and congenital limb defects before litigation against Merck is justified. However, as more women who took Singulair during pregnancy report defects in their babies, the causal connection becomes more likely. If you took Singulair during pregnancy, and your baby has limb deformities, let us know, even if you are not interested in pursuing a case, because your experience can help build a database that will help others. What are you going to do with cases where the mom took Singulair during pregnancy, and the baby has limb deformity. For now, we are gathering information from parents who might become our clients if causation can be established, and we are continuing our investigation. We cannot promise more at this time, other than to keep you informed if you provide us with information relating to a potential claim. We will also ask your permission to complete an Adverse Event Report on your behalf and submit it to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). How do I tell you my Singulair story or get more information. Contact Us or call us toll free at 800-822-5667, or fill out an information form

391. FD (FAIR DISCLOSURE) WIRE – April 30, 2003 Q1 2003 AstraZeneca PLC Earnings Conference Call – Final OPERATOR: Good day ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the AstraZeneca Q1 Results Conference Call. This call is being recorded. Today’s Question and Answer Session will be conducted electronically. If you would like to ask a question, please press the star or asterix key, followed by the digit ‘1′ on your touchtone phone. At this time I would like to turn the call over Mr. Ed Seage (ph) with AstraZeneca. Please go ahead sir. ED SEAGE, IR, ASTRAZENECA …. 2. – December 6, 2002 Cops 08 Births Hospitals release the names of only those patients who sign consent forms. Great River Medical Center Dec. 3 Jim and Julie Belger, Burlington, girl Arrests/citations Reports are taken directly from the daily logs of area law enforcement agencies. Some agencies do not differentiate between arrests and citations. Burlington Saturday 3:28 a. m. Riverfront at south railroad bridge. Bradley Smyth, 29, 812 Emmett St. : open burning. 2:46 a. m. 222 Hayes Court ….. 3. – October 17, 2002 BREATHMOBILE, BETTER MEDICATIONS BRING KIDS HOPE OF A NORMAL LIFE As a child, Margaret Huggins spent many afternoons by the living-room window, feeling as fragile as the pane of glass through which she gazed. She would have been on the other side of that window, joining her friends in games of tag or hide-and-seek, if not for her asthma, a disease that would steal her breath away when she wasn’t careful. Huggins, 32, remembers those days even now as she looks out another living-room window, this time to watch her 13-year-old daughter, …. 4. Herbert River Express (Australia) – October 8, 2002 Asthma is no joke IT’S often been said that laughter is the best medicine. But when it comes to the treatment of asthma that may not always be the case. In fact laughing may be counter productive for children with asthma. A University of NSW study published earlier this year showed that the physical action of laughing (not the emotion of mirth) could sometimes trigger an attack. However, there’s no need to take the fun out of your child’s life. The good news, according …. 5. (CA) – September 4, 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 aggressive …. 6. (CA) – September 4, 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 aggressive …. 7. – September 4, 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 aggressive …. 8. – September 4, 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 aggressive …. 9. – September 4, 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 aggressive ….. (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 ….

361. – April 4, 2006 PREDNISONE ONLY ONE OF MANY ASTHMA DRUGS DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife has had asthma since 1998. She weighed 130 pounds then. She has been on prednisone for a few years, and her weight has gone up to 174 and it is all in her middle. Is there anything besides prednisone that would work for her? — M. D. ANSWER: Asthma makes people’s airways (bronchi) very sensitive to the slightest irritation. If they breathe things that wouldn’t bother the rest of us, their airways constrict, and that makes the passage of ….. Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) – April 4, 2006 Weight gain among side effects associated with prednisone Dear Dr. Donohue: My wife has had asthma since 1998. She weighed 130 pounds then. She has been on prednisone for a few years, and her weight has gone up to 174 and it is all in her middle. Is there anything besides prednisone that would work for her? – M. D. Answer: Asthma makes people’s airways (bronchi) very sensitive to the slightest irritation. If they breathe things that wouldn’t bother the rest of us, their airways constrict, and that makes the passage of air ….. (FL) – April 4, 2006 PREDNISONE ONLY ONE OF MANY ASTHMA DRUGS DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife has had asthma since 1998. She weighed 130 pounds then. She has been on prednisone for a few years, and her weight has gone up to 174 and it is all in her middle. Is there anything besides prednisone that would work for her? — M. D. ANSWER: Asthma makes people’s airways (bronchi) very sensitive to the slightest irritation. If they breathe things that wouldn’t bother the rest of us, their airways constrict, and that makes the passage of ….. – April 4, 2006 PREDNISONE ONLY ONE OF MANY ASTHMA DRUGS DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife has had asthma since 1998. She weighed 130 pounds then. She has been on prednisone for a few years, and her weight has gone up to 174 and it is all in her middle. Is there anything besides prednisone that would work for her? — M. D. ANSWER: Asthma makes people’s airways (bronchi) very sensitive to the slightest irritation. If they breathe things that wouldn’t bother the rest of us, their airways constrict, and that makes the passage of ….. – December 24, 2005 ASTHMA DOESN’T SIDELINE EASY ALAMEDA — These days, Omar Easy spends his Sundays chasing kick returners and trying to block punts for the Raiders’ special teams. When he was growing up in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, near the historic colonial site of Spanish Town, Sunday was all about church and soccer. Easy’s grandfather was a pastor, his grandmother a missionary, so it’s no surprise he spent every Sunday morning in church. The rest of the day was devoted to the first sport Easy knew ….. – December 24, 2005 ASTHMA DOESN’T SIDELINE EASY ALAMEDA — These days, Omar Easy spends his Sundays chasing kick returners and trying to block punts for the Raiders’ special teams. When he was growing up in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, near the historic colonial site of Spanish Town, Sunday was all about church and soccer. Easy’s grandfather was a pastor, his grandmother a missionary, so it’s no surprise he spent every Sunday morning in church. The rest of the day was devoted to the first sport Easy knew ….. wire (USA) – November 17, 2005 AstraZeneca Provides Additional Support to Hurricane Victims, Company launches relief efforts in partnership with Rotary Club of Houston to pledge additional support at AHA annual meeting PRNewswire-FirstCall — AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN), one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, announced today that it will provide an additional $125, 000 worth of critical supplies to hurricane victims. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Houston, AstraZeneca delivered two truckloads of critical supplies to El Centro de Corazon Health Clinic and El Spiritu de Salud Mobile Unit, which serve at-risk and underserved communities in the Houston area, including many families ….. – August 12, 2005 CAUSE OF CHRONIC HIVES OFTEN NOT FOUND DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had hives for almost three years. They pop up anywhere on my body. Sometimes my hands swell, too. I have seen a dermatologist, an allergist and a rheumatologist. Nothing has worked so far. Do you have any ideas? — D. F. ANSWER: Allergies, medicines such as ACE inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid-gland disorders, parasite infections and illnesses like lupus are some of the hidden causes of recurrent crops of hives. You have seen three specialists, all ….. – August 12, 2005 CAUSE OF CHRONIC HIVES OFTEN NOT FOUND DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had hives for almost three years. They pop up anywhere on my body. Sometimes my hands swell, too. I have seen a dermatologist, an allergist and a rheumatologist. Nothing has worked so far. Do you have any ideas? — D. F. ANSWER: Allergies, medicines such as ACE inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid-gland disorders, parasite infections and illnesses like lupus are some of the hidden causes of recurrent crops of hives. You have seen three specialists, all ….. (FL) – August 12, 2005 CAUSE OF CHRONIC HIVES OFTEN NOT FOUND DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had hives for almost three years. They pop up anywhere on my body. Sometimes my hands swell, too. I have seen a dermatologist, an allergist and a rheumatologist. Nothing has worked so far. Do you have any ideas? — D. F. ANSWER: Allergies, medicines such as ACE inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid-gland disorders, parasite infections and illnesses like lupus are some of the hidden causes of recurrent crops of hives. You have seen three specialists, all ….

381. – December 15, 2004 Drug Induced Liver Injury Expected to Increase with Almost Half of All Americans Now Using Prescription Drugs HepaLife Technologies, Inc. Ms. Sarah H. Simpson, 800-518-4879 www. HepaLife. com HepaLife Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HPLF), a development stage biotechnology company focused on the research, development and eventual commercialization of technologies and products for liver toxicity detection and the treatment of various forms of liver dysfunction and disease, today announces its expectations of increased drug induced liver injuries and adverse drug reactions due to a dramatic rise in ….. Honolulu Advertiser, The (HI) – May 8, 2004 Prescriptions By Landis Lum Inhaled steroids crucial for asthma Q. Both my son and I have asthma, and my doctor wants us to use a steroid inhaler every day, even when we’re not wheezing. What gives? Not only does it not work as fast as quick-relief inhalers like Albuterol, Alupent, or Maxair, but aren’t steroids bad? If you or your child awakens three or more nights a month because of coughing or wheezing, or needs to use a quick-relief medication like albuterol inhaler ….. Financial Times (London, England) – April 20, 2004 All eyes on stores as bid speculation takes hold Retail stocks were the centre of attention in the London equity market yesterday on bid speculation which, in the case of Marks and Spencer, lost some momentum by the close of trading. M&S rose as high as 280p following weekend reports that US equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and UK retail entrepreneur Philip Green were interested in buying the struggling retailer, however it finally ended just 4. 9 per cent higher at 277{1/2}p. KKR’s attention appeared to be ….. Times, The (London, England) – April 20, 2004 Rival’s problems provide a boost for mmO2, Larger capitalisation shares THE takeover ambitions of KPN towards mmO2 were cast in a new light yesterday after it emerged that the success of the UK mobile operator in the German market had prompted belt-tightening at the Dutch carrier’s E-Plus subsidiary. Following KPN’s admission of a takeover approach for mmO2 in February, thought to have been pitched at 108p a share, the Dutch group’s insistence that it had no current plans to revisit its bid has forced shareholders of the ….. Washington Post – February 24, 2004 Dialing for Drugs A Weekly Check on Health Care Costs and Coverage Carolyn Odio of Herndon doesn’t know why it was so hard to get a prescription filled for her son, but she’s sure “there was a lot of miscommunication going on. ” On Dec. 24, she wrote in a letter of complaint, psychiatrist Peter Robbins prescribed Concerta for her son. At the pharmacy, however, she was told MAMSI would not help pay for the ADHD drug unless Robbins got prior authorization from the insurer. On Dec. 26, Odio added, ….. (CA) – December 25, 2003 Q&A DEAR STEVE: One of our two cats has fleas really bad. If you rub her, it feels like there are bumps all over her skin. We’ve soaked her with flea spray and tried a flea collar but they haven’t helped. How can I economically deal with these pests? –L. B. , Charlotte, N. C. Steve Dale ANSWER: Michael Dryden, a veterinary parasitologist at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, says it’s no surprise the over-the-counter products ….. (KS) – December 22, 2003 B Cat’s extreme flea problem calls for serious action Question: One of our two cats has fleas really bad. If you rub her, it feels like there are bumps all over her skin. We have soaked her with flea spray and tried a flea collar but they haven’t helped. How can I economically deal with these pests? — L. B. , Charlotte, N. C. Answer: Dr. Michael Dryden, a veterinary parasitologist at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kan. , says it …. Clay County Advocate-Press, The (Flora, IL) – June 25, 2003 Everyone seeks relief from allergies Summer is the season of when nearly everyone wants to be outdoors enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. But for many people this season brings sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, and runny noses – all allergic reactions for many individuals. “Allergic symptoms are caused by the immune system overreacting to harmless substances called allergens, which create irritation and inflammation of the lining of the upper airway, ” said Dr. Akshay Sood, assistant professor of …. Herbert River Express (Australia) – May 6, 2003 Asthma treatments THIS year World Asthma Day (May 7) has focused our attention on the need for everyone with asthma to recognise the severity of their symptoms and to understand what are the most effective treatments for them personally. It has been estimated that more than two million people in Australia have asthma, and this number is increasing. There is an enormous cost, therefore, to our community both in terms of quality of life and in financial terms. The disease costs us about $700 million per …. 0. FD (FAIR DISCLOSURE) WIRE – April 30, 2003 Event Brief of Q1 2003 AstraZeneca PLC Earnings Conference Call – Final CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS. Ed Seage, AstraZeneca PLC, IR. Jon Symonds, AstraZeneca PLC, CFO & Director. Mike Anse, AstraZeneca PLC, Corporate Affairs OVERVIEW AZN reported 1Q03 sales in constant currency were up 4% to $4. 7b, with EPS down 3% to $0. 54. The pace of transformation saw AZN able to absorb almost $700m of generic erosion in the US in the quarter. US pharmaceutical sales were up 3%, with generic erosion in some brands more than offset by 55% growth in the ….

371. (FL) – August 12, 2005 CAUSE OF CHRONIC HIVES OFTEN NOT FOUND DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had hives for almost three years. They pop up anywhere on my body. Sometimes my hands swell, too. I have seen a dermatologist, an allergist and a rheumatologist. Nothing has worked so far. Do you have any ideas? — D. F. ANSWER: Allergies, medicines such as ACE inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid-gland disorders, parasite infections and illnesses like lupus are some of the hidden causes of recurrent crops of hives. You have seen three specialists, all ….. (FL) – August 12, 2005 CAUSE OF CHRONIC HIVES OFTEN NOT FOUND DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have had hives for almost three years. They pop up anywhere on my body. Sometimes my hands swell, too. I have seen a dermatologist, an allergist and a rheumatologist. Nothing has worked so far. Do you have any ideas? — D. F. ANSWER: Allergies, medicines such as ACE inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid-gland disorders, parasite infections and illnesses like lupus are some of the hidden causes of recurrent crops of hives. You have seen three specialists, all ….. (NY) – August 12, 2005 CAUSE OF HIVES MIGHT NOT BE FOUND Dear Dr. Donohue: I have had hives for almost three years. They pop up anywhere on my body. Sometimes my hands swell, too. I have seen a dermatologist, an allergist and a rheumatologist. Nothing has worked so far. Do you have any ideas? – D. F. Allergies, medicines such as ACE inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid-gland disorders, parasite infections and illnesses like lupus are some of the hidden causes of recurrent crops of hives. You have seen three specialists, all of whom ….. South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – June 5, 2005 DR. PAUL DONOHUE GOOD HEALTH Dear Dr. Donohue: My 17-year-old son was just diagnosed with asthma. I am very confused by the medicines he takes. Would you please explain asthma medicines and how they’re used? — K. K. Dear K. K. : Asthma is a sudden constriction of airways together with an overproduction of mucus in those air passages. That makes it difficult to get air into and out of the lungs. An attack is much like being choked. I can simplify the concept of the two kinds of asthma medicines. One kind ….. (NY) – June 5, 2005 ASTHMA MEDICINES TAKE 2 DIFFERENT APPROACHES Dear Dr. Donohue: My 17-year-old son has just been diagnosed as having asthma. I am very confused by the medicines he takes. Would you please explain, in as simple terms as possible, asthma medicines and how they’re used? – K. K. Asthma is a sudden constriction of airways together with an overproduction of mucus in those air passages. That makes it difficult to get air into and out of the lungs. An attack is much like being choked. I can’t mention all asthma ….. – April 16, 2005 PHILADELPHIA — The recommendation that adults with mild asthma take medication every day to control the disease might be unnecessary, a new study suggests. Patients with mild persistent asthma who went without inhaled steroids or other daily medication had no more frequent asthma flare-ups than and had equally good lung function as patients who used the drugs. The study calls into question treatment guidelines issued in 1997 by a federal panel that recommend daily medication PHILADELPHIA — The recommendation that adults with mild asthma take medication every day to control the disease might be unnecessary, a new study suggests. Patients with mild persistent asthma who went without inhaled steroids or other daily medication had no more frequent asthma flare-ups than and had equally good lung function as patients who used the drugs. The study calls into question treatment guidelines issued in 1997 by a federal panel that recommend daily medication ….. Los Angeles Times (CA) – April 14, 2005 The Nation Adults With Mild Asthma Can Limit Drugs, Study Says About 4 million adult Americans with a mild form of asthma may not need to take daily steroid doses, but instead can use the drug only as needed to control symptoms, says a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The change would make drug use more convenient, minimize side effects from the powerful drugs and possibly save the nation as much as $2 billion per year, the study concludes. Its results do not apply to the 10 million adults with more severe forms of the …. – April 14, 2005 Asthma drug routine challenged Research suggests people with mild cases use medication when their symptoms flare up Doctors tell asthma patients to take their preventive medications daily, even if they feel fine. Physicians believe this routine can avert attacks and keep lungs healthier. But a new study challenges these widely accepted guidelines – at least for people with mild asthma. Research published in today’s New England Journal of Medicine found that people with mild, persistent asthma did very well simply by keeping their medications on hand and using the drugs only ….. (NY) – April 3, 2005 ALLERGIES MAY PLAY ROLE IN ASTHMA AT NIGHTTIME Dear Dr. Donohue: I have suffered from severe allergies and severe asthma since childhood. I take Advair, but it has had no noticeable effect on my nocturnal asthma, which is my main concern. Do you know any treatments that can ease nocturnal asthma? – D. R. Asthma is recurrent episodes of breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing due to a sudden narrowing of the airways. Asthma attacks often strike during the night, and the reasons why aren’t clear. Your first ….. Birmingham Post, The (England) – February 16, 2005 The Birmingham Post: CULTURE: Amateur Stage: Is Ayckbourn losing his grip on English grammar? The one thing of which you can usually be certain in the shifting, unpredictable world of theatre is that another Alan Ayckbourn play is on the way. I don’t mean another via the local drama group, although it is hardly unusual to find one of them is about to offer its own account of something from the abundance of Ayckbourns at the disposal of amateurs. Indeed, Henley-in-Arden Dramatic Society opens with It Could Be Any One of Us tonight. No, I mean another – yet another, ….

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 ….