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Schools, camps could stock asthma inhalers under Ohio bill
Akron Beacon Journal COLUMBUS: A measure that's cleared the Ohio Legislature would let schools and camps keep a supply of asthma inhalers, not prescribed to specific patients, in case of emergencies. The House signed off on Senate changes on Wednesday, sending the bill … |
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Asthma education has Alberta children breathing easier
Beacon News (blog) A little asthma education goes a long way, helping children live better with the condition and reducing strain on the Alberta health care system, according to Alberta Health Services. The Community Pediatric Asthma Service was launched in 2005 with the … |
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Lung Association hopes pilot program will help lower incidence of asthma in …
St. Louis Beacon Two national groups have begun a public awareness campaign to reduce high levels of asthma in three zip codes in St. Louis. The locations, all on the city's north side, are among reasons St. Louis ranks 7th nationally in asthma, according to the two … |
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Cones support asthma campaign
The Beacon Herald Buying an ice cream cone of the Canada Day long weekend can help lick childhood asthma. Nine ice cream parlours across Perth and Huron counties will be … |
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British-trained physician wants to empower parents to manage asthma problems …
St. Louis Beacon By Robert Joiner, Beacon staff Dr. Jane Garbutt may be on the trail of a complex and effective low-tech approach to helping parents do better jobs in handling asthma in their children. Robert Boston Jane Garbutt, MBChB (center, right), goes over data … |
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Boys Track: Aurora Christian's Johnathan Harrell fighting asthma symptoms
Aurora Beacon News An asthma attack left Harrell gasping for air, his arms almost flailing as he struggled to cross the finish line. He did, in 51.06 seconds. But he was caught by Ruff just before the finish, losing by .17 of a second. Disheartening, for sure, but of … |
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Obesity and Family History May Contribute To Increased Risk Of Asthma In …
The AIDS Beacon Results from a recent study suggest that people with HIV are more than twice as likely as the general population to be diagnosed with asthma. The findings indicate that factors such as obesity, allergy-associated inflammation, and a family history of … |
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Akron doctor warns acetaminophen could trigger asthma
Akron Beacon Journal Dr. T. McBride, the director of the Robert T. Stone MD Respiratory Center at Akron Children s Hospital, is getting national attention after warning against the risk of developing or worsening asthma by taking acetaminophen. … |
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Delaware's summer Asthma Camp scheduled for June at Nemours/AI du Pont
Milford Beacon By Anonymous The American Lung Association in Delaware's annual Asthma Camp will take place Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24 at Nemours/AI du Pont Hospital for Children in North Wilmington. The week-long camp is for children with asthma, … |
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St. Louis may use environment efforts against asthma
St. Louis Beacon The possibility of such a St. Louis program is among the topics being discussed at a two-day Asthma Summit, sponsored by the St. Louis Regional Asthma Consortium, on Friday and Saturday at downtown's Millennium Hotel. Dr. William Kincaid says, … |
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