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Breathing distress from vocal cord dysfunction may co-exist with asthma
St. Louis American Notice these symptoms did not involve the chest, as in asthma, which involves airway inflammation. These symptoms are centered in the upper airway, a clue that it may involve something seemingly unrelated to the lungs. Vocal cords vibrate air to make … |
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SLU students run free asthma and allergy clinic
St. Louis American On Wednesdays, medical students will join Ray Slavin, M.D., at the Health Resource Center (HRC) to treat patients battling asthma and severe allergies. The new asthma and allergy clinic at the free facility run by medical students of Saint Louis … |
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Three steps to better asthma control
St. Louis American Know the Basics of Asthma – Asthma and allergies often go hand-in-hand. It's important for people with asthma to learn the basics of asthma and the steps for daily self-management. Being able to recognize signs and symptoms, and create asthma friendly … American Lung Association Reacts to EPA Proposal |
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American Lung Association Urges Americans Take Three Steps to Better Asthma …
Insurance News Net (press release) The American Lung Association issued the following news release:. "Asthma is a common disease- affecting 1 in 12 Americans- and is associated with a number of misconceptions," explained Barbara Kaplan, M.P.H., C.H.E.S., American Lung Association … World Asthma Day: Know the early signs and symptoms How to identify and cope with different types of asthma Asthma is Not Just Kids' Stuff |
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Studies Probe Links Between Childhood Asthma and Obesity
JAMA_ The Journal of the American Medical Association For decades, investigators have been documenting associations between obesity and asthma in adults, although the underlying mechanisms involved have remained largely unknown. Ongoing work is revealing a link in children as well and is providing new … |
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St. Louis docs investigate better asthma control for African Americans
St. Louis American Doctors at Washington University and St. Louis Children's Hospital are part of a nationwide study to find out how to help black patients maintain better control with low-dose medication – and for good reason: asthma has a significant impact on the … |
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Depression Linked to Asthma Onset in African American Women
BU Today “The hypothesized mechanism linking depressive symptoms to asthma incidence is stress and its physiological consequences—particularly, effects on the immune system and the airways,” says study lead author Patricia Coogan (SPH'87,'96), an SPH … |
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New U.S. Fuel Standards Aim to Cut Asthma and Heart Attacks
Scientific American WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Monday announced new fuel and automobile rules to cut soot, smog and toxic emissions, which it says will reduce asthma and heart attacks in the United States. The so-called Tier 3 rules unveiled by … UPDATE 3-New US fuel standards aim to cut asthma, heart attacks |
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American Lung Association Honors William M. Trotter Elementary with Asthma …
Sampan The American Lung Association recognized William M. Trotter School, known as the Trotter School, of Dorchester, with their 2013 Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative (AFSI) Champion Silver Award on Jan. 10. The AFSI Champion Awards are given in … Trotter Innovation School highlighted for asthma initiatives |
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Fiber-Munching Mice Avoid Asthma
Scientific American Fiber-Munching Mice Avoid Asthma. Mice fed a fiber-rich diet were more resistant to allergy-induced airway inflammation, thanks to happy gut bacteria that produce fatty acids that calm the immune system. Sophie Bushwick reports. Dietary Fiber May Prevent Asthma Fiber-Rich Diet Cuts Asthma in Mice Can eating produce help with asthma? |
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