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Air Pollution Primes Children for Asthma-Related Cockroach Allergy
HealthCanal.com An allergic reaction to cockroaches is a major contributor to asthma in urban children, but new research suggests that the insects are just one part of a more complex story. Very early exposure to certain components of air pollution can increase the … |
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'Living near equator raises allergy, asthma risks'
Vancouver Desi Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) People residing near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual due to exposure to higher ultra violet radiations, says a US study. “UV-B rays (type of ultraviolet radiation) exposure is higher for … |
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Proximity To Equator Linked With Allergy, Asthma Risk
Huffington Post A new study in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that people who live closer to the Equator and who are exposed to high levels of UV-B radiation have a higher risk of allergies and asthma, compared to people who live further away … |
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Air Pollution Primes Children for Asthma-Related Cockroach Allergy
Science Daily (press release) "Allergy to cockroach is one of the greatest risk factors for asthma in low-income urban communities," says lead author Matthew Perzanowski. PhD. "Our findings indicate a complex relationship between allergen and air pollution exposures early in life … High UV-B Exposure May Increase Allergy, Asthma Risks Living near equator likely increases allergy and asthma risk Report: Living Near Equator Hikes Allergy and Asthma Risk |
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Latitude and UV-B exposure influence allergy and asthma risk
News-Medical.net In the study, both living closer to the equator and higher UV-B exposure were also associated with an increased risk for current asthma among atopic individuals and a reduced risk for current asthma among non-atopic individuals. "We found that latitude … |
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Air pollution primes children for asthma-related cockroach allergy
EurekAlert (press release) An allergic reaction to cockroaches is a major contributor to asthma in urban children, but new research suggests that the insects are just one part of a more complex story. Very early exposure to certain components of air pollution can increase the … |
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High UV-B Exposure May Increase Allergy, Asthma Risks
Medscape Living near the equator, where medium-wave ultraviolet light (UV-B) exposure is high, may increase the odds of developing allergy and, for people who are genetically predisposed, asthma, according to an article published in the February issue of the … Living near equator likely increases allergy and asthma risk Report: Living Near Equator Hikes Allergy and Asthma Risk Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the … |
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Living near equator likely increases allergy and asthma risk
Mother Nature Network The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 235 million people globally suffer from asthma, the most common chronic disease among children. Contrary to popular belief, asthma is not just a health concern for high-income countries. It strikes … Report: Living Near Equator Hikes Allergy and Asthma Risk Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the … People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies |
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LG Unveils Asthma and Allergy Friendly Steam Washer
Broadway World LG Electronics USA has launched the industry's first top-load washer with steam technology Certified "asthma & allergy friendly" by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The newest member of LG's 2013 Smart Appliance family, Model … |
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Report: Living Near Equator Hikes Allergy and Asthma Risk
Newsmax Health This increased risk appears to be related to exposure to ultraviolet-B rays in sunlight, according to the authors of the report published in the February issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. "UV-B rays exposure is higher for people living … Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the … People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies Latitude and UV-B exposure influence allergy and asthma risk |
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