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Asthma
Hormone fluctuations are a factor in higher asthma rates in women
November 24th, 2005
Hormone fluctuations resulting from life cycle changes are a factor in higher rates of asthma, more frequent emergency department visits, and higher hospital admission rates in women than in men according to reports at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Anaheim. "Since we began observing a correlation between women's hormonal status and asthma symptom patterns, investigators are studying asthma incidence and mortality in relation to premenstrual and perimenstrual cycles," said Nancy K. Ostrom, MD, at the University of California and the Allergy & Asthma Medical Group and Research Center in San Diego. ...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-24)
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