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NJ schools earn "Asthma-Friendly" status
Mother Nature Network (blog) New Jersey school district worked to improve asthma awareness and lessen asthma triggers for students. New Jersey's Woodbury City public school district received a unique honor this week. The district earned an “Asthma-Friendly” designation by The … |
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Asthmatic Kids at Risk in the Central Valley
KQED (blog) As she reports, a recent study from UCSF [PDF] finds a direct link between air pollution and asthma-related ER visits. The study found what researchers call a “linear association” between certain components of air pollution and asthma ER visits. … An Invisible Danger in the Central Valley |
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How To Prevent Asthma Flare Ups This Fall?
Heal Blog (blog) by Art Writ, November 1st, 2011 According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “asthma is characterized by inflammation of the air passages resulting in the temporary narrowing of the airways that transport air from the nose and mouth to … Prevention Is Key for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Kids |
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Strongsville student earns grant for asthma education at Sts. Joseph and John …
Plain Dealer (blog) By Eric Sandy, Sun News View full sizeERIC SANDY/SUN NEWSJacob Koshel, 8, shows off a certificate he earned in conjunction with a grant to promote asthma education at Sts. Joseph and John School. STRONGSVILLE With the help of funding from a national … |
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 ABC News |
More Things to Remember for an Allergy-Free Halloween
TestCountry.com (blog) Dr. Clifford Bassett of the ACAAI shared that simulated fog “may often aggravate allergies (nasal and/or eye), sinus problems, and asthma.” Dr. Bassett suggests that children avoid direct or prolonged exposure to fog. Haunted houses and other spooky … Thanksgiving Holiday Stuffed with Allergy, Asthma Triggers Don't Let Food Allergies Make Your Halloween Scary Stop Rising Allergies? Expose Young Babies To Dust Mites |
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IBM, Georgia Institute of Technology form pediatric data partnership
ZDNet (blog) This effort, dubbed One Million Healthy Children, will focus on children with diabetes, asthma and autism fist. The project includes Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Cancer Coalition and the Georgia Department of Community … IBM and Georgia Institute of Technology Partner on "One Million Healthy … |
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Control of asthma possible with sustained treatment: experts
Business Recorder (blog) Professor Kenneth R. Chapman, Director of the 'Asthma and Airway Center of the University Health Network' spoke about 'Asthma Management Practices and the Role of Seretide.' He emphasised that `Inhaled Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment … |
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 Houston Chronicle (blog) |
Red tide kills fish, causes respiratory problems at South Padre Island
Houston Chronicle (blog) “People on a beach with red tide may experience irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, as well as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath,” the advisory says. People with existing respiratory illness, such as asthma, may experience these symptoms … |
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More Asthma Than Ever, But Why?
Huffington Post (blog) Asthma is one of the most common diseases in the world, with as many as 300 million sufferers. We've all seen what an asthma attack looks like, the typical symptoms being shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and tightness in the chest. … |
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Fall is peak asthma time for kids, so prevention is key
Baltimore Sun (blog) For many children, fall is peak asthma time because of the high level of airborne ragweed and mold spores, as well as flu and other seasonal bugs. Asthma is the most common pediatric chronic illness, causing almost 6.3 million US children inflammation, … A FAR-Out Treatment Approach for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups |
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