Asthma | UNC Health Talk

June 21, 2021

4 Tips for Exercising with Asthma

People with asthma need exercise, too, and preparation is key.

Asthma, Children's Health, Fitness

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An elderly man clutches chest with breathing problems

November 30, 2020

Pleural Effusion: A Common Cause of Shortness of Breath

Pleural effusion, and its underlying conditions, can be serious if untreated.

Asthma, Lung Health, Pulmonology

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November 13, 2017

Can Asthma Be Controlled with a Vitamin Supplement?

Can asthma be controlled with vitamin E? It depends on the type, researchers say.

Asthma, Health, Research

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October 5, 2017

Had Enough of Your Seasonal Allergies? Maybe You Need a New Medication

You have many choices for over-the-counter allergy drugs. Here’s how to choose.

Allergies, Asthma, Health, Treatment, Wellness

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Infographic explaining how allergies work

October 5, 2017

What Are Allergies and Why Do They Make You Feel So Bad?

Find out the science behind the sneezing, itching misery of seasonal allergies.

Allergies, Asthma, Health, Wellness

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October 10, 2016

Researchers show how allergic responses, build up of specific prote...

UNC scientist Mehmet Kesimer, PhD, helps medical colleagues figure out why airborne allergens can cause asthma symptoms in some people but not others. His work implicates an important protein in mucus -- MUC5AC.

Asthma, Research

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