1. Dust Mites Trump Asthma Prevention Guidelines
Study finds that despite heroic efforts, most strategies are doomed to fail

2. FDA Panel Backs Tougher Warning on Asthma Drugs for Kids
Serevent and Advair need specific child warnings on side effects, pediatric panel says; action follows panel's recommendation to toughen label on flu drugs for kids.

3. Asthma : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Asthma symptoms can be substantially reduced by avoiding known triggers and substances that irritate the airways. Bedding can be covered with "allergy proof" casings to reduce exposure to dust mites. Removing carpets from bedrooms and vaccuuming r...• Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Asthma : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Prevention is extremely important in the treatment of asthma, which includes eliminating all possible allergens from the environment and diet. Homes and work areas should be as dust and pollutant-free as possible. Areas can be tested for allergens...• Author: Douglas Dupler, Teresa G. Odle