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June 18, 2005

High Salt Diet Raises Asthma Risk

Asthmatics prone to exercise-triggered attacks may want to cut back on salt in their diets, according to a new study. The Indiana University research is the first to show that changing salt intake for just two weeks can alter airway inflammation, and the flow of oxygen into the bloodstream. (HealthDay News)

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