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Residents fear cancer, asthma risks from Metrolink train emissions
Los Angeles Times Diesel emissions have been linked to cancer, asthma and other respiratory illnesses, especially in neighborhoods near major transportation corridors that are heavily traveled by trains and trucks. "We need to give the communities the answers they … |
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Kids born in US more prone to allergies, asthma
Los Angeles Daily News NEW YORK — Kids and teens who are born abroad and immigrate to the United States are about half as likely to have asthma and allergies as those who are born in the U.S., according to a new study. Researchers surveyed the parents of 80,000 children in … Allergy, asthma less frequent in foreign-born kids in US American-Born Children Are at Higher Risk of Allergies |
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It's official: Traffic pollution can cause asthma in children
Los Angeles Times The study, which examined children's health in 10 cities, concluded that 14% of chronic childhood asthma cases could be attributed to near-road traffic pollution. It is the first time that medical researchers have made such a direct link — previous … |
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State health officials commission schools to reduce asthma attacks
Los Angeles Times The state is hoping to learn about successful programs to help students and staff breathe easier and reduce the number of asthma attacks on campuses. The state will award $2,000 to schools and $5,000 to districts for winners who have the best ideas for … |
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5 Questions: Apolo Anton Ohno now making strides against asthma
Los Angeles Times Apolo Anton Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian of all time, was practicing for the 2002 Games when he learned he had exercise-induced asthma. It obviously didn't destroy the sporting career of the eight-time medalist. And now he is the … |
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For those with spice allergies, it's a drab diet or worse
Los Angeles Times We're all familiar with the sneezing black pepper can induce, but Bahna says spice allergies can be far worse than that, sometimes leading to severe asthma attacks and anaphylaxis — a serious allergic reaction that can restrict breathing and often … Pollen Increasing at Feverish Pace, Study Finds Can a tick bite make you vegetarian? Blackberry cell phones may cause allergies |
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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County
Medical Xpress The study also indicates that previous estimates of childhood asthma exacerbation related to air pollution may have underestimated the true burden of exposure on society. The research was published online Sept. 24, 2012, in Environmental Health … Nearly one in 10 children get asthma 'because they live near a busy road' Busy roads take asthma toll |
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Near-roadway air pollution a major contributor to asthma in Los Angeles County …
Science Codex The study also indicates that previous estimates of childhood asthma exacerbation related to air pollution may have underestimated the true burden of exposure on society. The research was published online Sept. 24, 2012, in Environmental Health … Busy roads take asthma toll |
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Pediatric Health Experts at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Offer Helpful Back …
Kitsap Sun “Review any medical records or prescription information with the school nurse or teachers to ensure proper dosage and care,” says Ronald Ferdman, MD, pediatric asthma and allergy specialist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. “Children with allergies … |
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High asthma rates in the Imperial Valley
Los Angeles Times By Anna Gorman CALEXICO—As the relentless wind stirs up piles of dust and dirt and creates a gigantic funnel of haze in the vast and sweltering Imperial Valley, children like Marco Cisneros battle to breathe. Marco wheezes and coughs and reaches … |
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