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The Daily Telegraph |
Child asthma deaths spur health expert's call to train teachers for attacks
The Daily Telegraph Although they are yet to make their findings official, Prof Jaffé has revealed the taskforce will recommend that it become mandatory in NSW schools to have staff specially trained to look after children with asthma, similar to current requirements for … |
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News-Medical.net |
Unsafe prescribing increases risk of life threatening asthma attacks
News-Medical.net Last year's National Review of Asthma Deaths highlighted prescribing errors in nearly half of asthma deaths in primary care (47%). Now new analysis from Asthma UK, based on data from over 500 UK GP practices, reveals evidence that over 22,000 people … |
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Mirror.co.uk |
Thousands of asthma-sufferers at risk of potentially life-threatening attacks …
Mirror.co.uk Thousands of asthma-suffers are at risk of potentially life threatening attacks because they have not been correctly prescribed inhalers, a charity has warned. Asthma UK says more than 22,000 people – including 2,000 children – have been incorrectly … Unsafe asthma prescribing 'must end' Asthma inhaler prescription warning |
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Clinical Advisor |
Magnesium helps prevent, manage asthma attacks
Clinical Advisor NEW ORLEANS — Recommending a daily oral magnesium supplement could help prevent asthma flare ups and reduce inhaler use among patients with the condition, according to a speaker here. One in every nine U.S. adults has asthma, accounting for an … |
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Asthma Attacks Children More – Apollo Hospital
AllAfrica.com Senior Respiratory Physician and Head of Breath Easy Clinic at Apollo Hospitals Group, India, Dr R. P. Ilangho, who made this assertion, noted that though asthma was not contagious, it was very important that parents understand that children could get … |
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School bus air triggers child's asthma attacks
NewsOK.com A recent study from the University of Michigan and the University of Washington estimates that once all of our school buses are brought up to the EPA standards, nationally kids would miss 14 million fewer days of school a year because of asthma and … |
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New York Times |
Virginians should be proactive in reducing children's risk to asthma attacks
Tidewater News Have you ever seen a child have an asthma attack? Have you ever seen their lips tinge blue and panic set in as they fight to get in a full breath of air but can't? As someone who has struggled her entire life with asthma, it's something I experienced … DC Circuit Court rejects challenges to EPA ozone regulations Appeals court sides with EPA on air pollution limits |
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Rapid ragweed spread in Europe can cause severe allergies and asthma attacks
NYC Today In a recent warning, experts have drawn attention to the rapid spread of ragweed across Europe. According to experts, the pollen of ragweed can cause severe allergic reactions and trigger asthma attacks among people. Though ragweed is native to North … |
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Youth Health Magzine |
Asthma Attacks More Common In Women Than In Men
Youth Health Magzine To land to their findings, the researchers were able to analyse data on the likelihood that around 2,000 patients treated in the emergency room for asthma would need hospitalization. Men and women have similar risk factors when it comes to bouts of … |
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Learn asthma triggers to prevent attacks, maintain health
McPherson Sentinel One in 10 kids in America suffers from asthma, and communities of color and low-income families are disproportionately impacted. During Asthma Awareness Month, EPA recognizes leading asthma management programs for comprehensive, in-home … |
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