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Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.