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Climate Change May Trigger More Asthma Emergencies
U.S. News & World Report 2 (HealthDay News) — Climate change may increase children's asthma-related visits to hospital emergency departments in the next decade. The prediction was made by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers using regional and atmospheric models. … Climate Change May Trigger More Asthma Emergencies |
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Kids of Unhealthy, Disadvantaged Moms More Likely to Be Sickly
U.S. News & World Report They are also more likely to score lower on surveys of well-being, have a significantly greater risk of developing asthma and/or a learning disability and are more likely to make emergency department visits. Genetics are not the only cause of these … Mothers' poor health impairs children's well-being, not only due to genetics |
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More Kids Hospitalized for Flu, Skin Infections
U.S. News & World Report In 2009, pneumonia, asthma, acute bronchitis and mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder) were the leading conditions that led to hospital stays for those aged 17 and younger. Children accounted for one out of every six hospital stays in 2009 … Hospitalizations Due to Skin and Soft-tissue Infections Among Children Have … |
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Obesity Before Pregnancy May Raise Child's Asthma Risk
U.S. News & World Report 15 (HealthDay News) — Teens of mothers who were overweight or obese when they became pregnant may be at increased risk for asthma symptoms, according to a new study. It included nearly 7000 teens aged 15 and 16 who were born in northern Finland … Prepregnancy Obesity Linked to Asthma in Teens Children of obese mothers face higher risk of asthma and wheezing Mum's weight may up teen asthma risk |
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Swamp fire sparks asthma advisory
World First Travel Insurance A series of swamp fires in southeastern Virginia have prompted warnings to people with respiratory illnesses such as asthma to avoid going outdoors. Britons visiting to the US state on business or holiday should take precautions, including securing … Smoke from Dismal Swamp wreaks havoc on ailments Swamp smoke drifts to Peninsula Smoke from swamp fire returns to area |
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Poorly Controlled Asthma Can Boost Chances of Pregnancy Complications
U.S. News & World Report 11 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with poorly controlled asthma are at increased risk for pregnancy complications and for having a low-birth weight or premature baby, a new study warns. Researchers reviewed data from 1975 to 2009 on more than 1 … Uncontrolled asthma can affect children's schooling, family income |
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Factors Before Birth Can Determine Child's Risk of Allergies: Study
U.S. News & World Report IgE is associated with the development of allergies and asthma; higher levels indicate increased risk. The study found that IgE levels during infancy were 28 percent lower in children whose mothers were exposed to indoor pets during pregnancy (indoor … Factors that up asthma risk in kids Prenatal exposure to pets may reduce allergy risk Prenatal exposure to pets may lower early allergy risks |
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Experimental Drug Promising Against Tough-to-Treat Asthma
U.S. News & World Report 3 (HealthDay News) — A new experimental drug for adults with asthma seems to improve lung function in patients who haven't been helped with standard steroids. The drug, lebrikizumab, targets a specific receptor involved in asthma, and appears to be … Lebrikizumab Ups Lung Function in Adults With Asthma Lebrikizumab Improves Lung Function in Asthma Roche asthma drug shows promise in mid-stage trial |
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Household Mold During Infancy May Trigger Asthma
U.S. News & World Report 5 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to household mold in infancy greatly increases a child's risk of developing asthma, a new study says. Researchers analyzed seven years of data collected from 176 children who were followed from infancy as part of the … Mold Increases Asthma Risk in Babies Mould in homes ups child asthma risk Raised asthma risk 'in children exposed to mould' |
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Code Red air quality alerts issued
World First Travel Insurance People suffering from underlying health problems – such as asthma or lung disease – should be extra careful during Code Orange or Code Red days, according to health experts. The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued Code Red air quality … High heat index values, thunderstorms in today's forecast |
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