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Imperial County leads state in treatment of children with asthma
Los Angeles Times Youngsters in the region are far more likely than those elsewhere to go to the ER or be hospitalized for the chronic respiratory disease. Experts don't know why. |
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Home visits curb asthma attacks
Los Angeles Wave Newspapers Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells us how home visits from medical staff can help families curb asthma triggers in the home. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. 2 Don't Threaten or Abuse. |
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US asthma rates at all-time high, CDC says
Los Angeles Times By Thomas H. Maugh II The proportion of Americans with asthma increased from 7.3% in 2001 to 8.4% in 2010, marking the highest level ever, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. In 2010, an estimated 18.7 million adults and 7 … Asthma Cases Reach New High Survey reveals growing national impact of asthma CDC: ASTHMA A COSTLY, GROWING AILMENT |
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In praise of war correspondents
Los Angeles Times The New York Times correspondent — a friend from the old days and a former colleague — had sneaked into Syria to report on the violence there and apparently succumbed to an asthma attack triggered by the horses of the guides leading him back to Turkey. Ralph Nader: 'Most Gifted Foreign Correspondent In A Generation” – OpEd Correspondent Shadid's risks benefited us all Anthony Shadid's ashes scattered in Marjayoun |
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Anthony Shadid dies in Syria: How common are deaths from asthma?
Los Angeles Times New York Times foreign correspondent Anthony Shadid died Thursday after suffering an apparent asthma attack while on assignment in Syria. He was 43 years old. According to an Associated Press report, New York Times photographer Tyler Hicks, … At Work in Syria, Times Correspondent Dies Anthony Shadid's death highlights dangers of asthma New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid dies of apparent asthma attack … |
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Asthmatics' options now that Primatene Mist is off the market
Los Angeles Times Asthma sufferers can use inhalers with non-CFC chemical propellants, available through health centers for those who cannot afford a doctor's care or insurance. Primatene Mist, a nonprescription inhaler used to help asthma patients breathe better during … |
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A closer look: Setting a 'safer' ozone level
Los Angeles Times In a 2010 regulatory impact analysis report, the agency estimated that setting the limit at 70 ppb would prevent about 2200 heart attacks, 23000 asthma attacks and between 1500 and 4300 premature deaths each year; a limit of 60 ppb would avert 5300 … Report: higher smog risk for US Latinos Health, lives lost in the ozone |
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Diana Nyad encounters difficulties in Cuba to Florida swim
Los Angeles Times Her last attempt at this swim was foiled in part by an unexpected bout of asthma, but this time Nyad was prepared. Her team remains hopeful that Nyad will complete the swim this time. According to Nyad's blog, her chief handler, Bonnie Stoll, … Diana Nyad stung by jellyfish but continues record-breaking swim from Cuba to … Diana Nyad mounts new attempt at Florida swim Nyad defies age, fatigue, jellies on marathon swim |
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A legacy of illnesses from 9/11
Los Angeles Times Best characterized by asthma and/or bronchitis-like symptoms such as persistent coughing, wheezing and breathlessness, it also often includes acid reflux and nasal congestion. For many people, it has become a chronic respiratory illness that requires … Zadroga's Death Inspires Law to Compensate 9/11 Responders |
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Antibiotic use has grown along with obesity. Coincidence?
Los Angeles Times But did you know it may also be fueling the rise of obesity, diabetes, allergies and asthma? So says Dr. Martin Blaser, microbiologist and infectious disease specialist at New York University Langone Medical Center who studies the myriad bacteria that … Antibiotics may be doing permanent harm, doctor says Q&A: Preserving The Body's Bugs Antibiotic Overuse May Be Bad for Body's Good Bacteria |
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