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Andrew: So, there are people listening, and I hate to pick on middle-aged women - I'm a middle-aged man - but you talked about them as a big group of people who could face this. So, if their history in discussion with their gynecologist or their primary care doctor indicates, ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Corsello, let's go through some questions that we have from people on the phone, specifically about asthma. Jessica in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, what's your asthma question? Jessica: I had a question regarding Flovent. It says you have to rinse your mouth after every use. I wanted to know what the ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Goodman, nobody wants those red blotches or hives. Is medical science making progress on either treating or preventing them? Dr. Goodman: Well, Andrew, I think medical science is making progress in characterizing hives and better understanding ... Full story

the story of a child who was being managed for asthma but said, "I've got to rush for my inhaler." And then the child turned blue and died. An 11-year-old. How could that happen? Are people using their medications improperly - their rescue medications too much - so that even though they've been given proper medicine, it's not used ... Full story

Andrew: So, let's talk about a middle-aged woman. She now finds these welts on her body sheís never before. With your guidelines now, what can the doctor be doing what sort of doctor she to alleviate this condition? Dr. Goodman: ... Full story

Erin: What is the discovery of this asthma gene, and why is it so important? Dr. Holgate: There are two answers to your question. The first relates ... Full story

Andrew: If a chronic condition, how might some people be getting this? Dr. Goodman: Many patients chronic hives - those that last longer than six weeks - suffer on a daily basis. They may be more symptomatic at ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Borish, from what I and families affected by asthma have been hearing, there's very promising research about how to treat the disease. Dr. Borish: ... Full story

Andrew: I know people get hives from food allergies. I don't know whether it's shellfish or what, they find they're allergic and get hives all over their body. But that's not the typical patient who gets hives, right? Dr. Goodman: ... Full story

TURNER: We talked about environmental issues in the home, what about in the workplace for adults who may be encountering some things that are exacerbating their condition? Dr. Stempel? STEMPEL: Well, I think there are all sorts of specific issues about work place. If you're ... Full story