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Yeovil woman proves asthma need be no barrier in life by completing first marathon
Western Gazette A YEOVIL woman is proving that asthma can be no obstacle in life by completing her first full marathon. Katrina Harris, 45, could barely move due to the severity of her conditions just two years ago, but having received intensive support from the … |
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Costs a Barrier to Asthma Care for Some Kids
WebMD THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) — High health insurance co-pays in the United States increase the odds that children with asthma will miss out on important doctor visits and preventive medications, a new survey finds. Parents with higher … Higher cost-sharing associated with delayed care for children's asthma |
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Costs a Barrier to Asthma Care for Some Kids
HealthDay THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) — High health insurance co-pays in the United States increase the odds that children with asthma will miss out on important doctor visits and preventive medications, a new survey finds. Parents with higher … Higher cost-sharing associated with delayed care for children's asthma |
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Costs a barrier to asthma care for some kids
MyFoxAL THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) — High health insurance co-pays in the United States increase the odds that children with asthma will miss out on important doctor visits and preventive medications, a new survey finds. Parents with higher … |
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Genworth Redefines 'Healthy': Pre-existing Conditions Not Always Barrier to …
Sacramento Bee "We need to redefine the word 'healthy' in the context of life insurance eligibility," said Janet Deskins, Genworth senior vice president for product development. "For adults with conditions such as anxiety, asthma, depression, high cholesterol and … |
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
iVillage Entertainment In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers found that Hispanics with limited English ability had poor self-management of their condition and a lower quality of life than those with a good understanding of English. Compared … |
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Sept.6 (HealthDay News) — Older people with asthma in the United States have a tougher time controlling the condition if they have poor English skills, a new study finds. In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers … Where There's an Allergy, There's a Bully |
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
Doctors Lounge In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers found that Hispanics with limited English ability had poor self-management of their condition and a lower quality of life than those with a good understanding of English. Compared … Where There's an Allergy, There's a Bully |
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Language barrier linked to poorer asthma outcomes
Medical Xpress "This prospective study of elderly patients with asthma demonstrates several associations between limited English proficiency and increased asthma morbidity," the authors write. "Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanism for … Home Improvement Tips to Fight Allergies and Asthma Health Update: Ragweed Allergies Take Off |
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CHEST: Kids' Mild Asthma No Barrier to Severe Attacks
MedPage Today Explain to interested patients that near-fatal asthma exacerbations in children often arise in those with previously mild disease, and are due to avoidable … |
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