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Menopause Linked to Increased Risk for Asthma
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Title Menopause Linked to Increased Risk for Asthma
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/567979?src=rss
Description A study shows that menopause is associated with lower lung function and more respiratory tract symptoms, especially among lean women. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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Date Dec 28, 2007
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