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Abilene carnival combines fun with serious messages about asthma
ReporterNews.com By Scott Kirk Special to the Reporter-News Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Davare Payne (left), 7, watches his brother, Dristain Payne, 5, take an asthma test during Hendrick's Asthma Education program, sponsored by Kohl's Department Store on Southwest … Kohl's Awards Hendrick Asthma Program With Grant |
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Students to learn about asthma, smoke-free air
Muncie Star Press This annual event is held in recognition of National Asthma Awareness Month, helping students and parents understand the impact that smoking and secondhand smoke have on asthma. "Asthma is a very serious condition for children and adolescents around … Secondhand smoke continues to vex children with asthma Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: Study |
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Medical costs of asthma about $50 billion
UPI.com WASHINGTON, May 1 (UPI) — Annual medical expenses for 25 million Americans with asthma are estimated at $50 billion, US Secretary of Health and Human Resources Kathleen Sebelius said. Although asthma cannot be cured, it is critical to take the … EPA Works to Help the Nearly 26 Million Americans with Asthma Mission Children's asthma program receives EPA award United States EPA honors LA Care Health Plan With National Environmental … |
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Local educators and groups raise awareness about asthma
Visalia Times-Delta Juan Villa > Where: San Joaquin Valley College, 8400 W. Mineral King, Visalia For the sixth straight year, the message for the estimated 300 million people who suffer from asthma worldwide is the same, you can control your asthma. |
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Asthma at School – Kids with Inhalers
About – News & Issues According to Nancy Sander, president of the Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, "all 50 states protect students' rights to carry and self-administer asthma medications." You typically just need a statement from your pediatrician saying … Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers Asthma Inhalers Banned by Some Schools Putting Children At Risk! Health Topics: My Asthma Wake Up Call |
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Timperley nurse writes book about asthma
Messenger Newspapers Catherine Short, of Leicester Avenue, wrote 'Asthma – the Essential Guide' while working at Park Medical Practice. The 50-year-old, whose main area of interest lies in dealing with clients who suffer from asthma, said: “Asthma can be a very distressing … |
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You Docs: Answers questions about kids' med plan includes text messages …
OregonLive.com By Syndicated columns Q: I can't get my 13-year son old to remember to take his asthma medication or use his inhaler like he should. It makes me so afraid for him! What can I do? — Debby D., Detroit A: That's a million-dollar question — and one that … Kids' med plans include text message Texting's a reliable health reminder |
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The Top 10 Myths About Allergies and Asthma
Newsolio Approximately 20 percent of Americans suffer from allergies or asthma. With that much sneezing and wheezing going around, it's not surprising that many people are confused about the causes and treatments of these conditions. |
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Taking time to learn about asthma
Caymanian Compass A recently formed support group for asthma sufferers wants to educate the people of the Cayman Islands about the disease and its seriousness. Asthma Cayman was set up following the death of Alexandra Horner, who died in December 2010 after suffering a … |
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Health topics: All About Pediatric Asthma
Newsolio Asthma has been described for more than 2000 years. The word “asthma” comes from the Greek word meaning “panting.” It was described in AD 67 by Aretaeus the Cappadocian in the following manner, “If from running, gymnastic exercise or any other work, … |
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