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Indoor mold poses greatest asthma risk for babies
CNN (blog) When infants are exposed to mold in the home, their risk for developing asthma more than doubles, according to a study published Tuesday in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The study doesn't prove mold causes asthma, but it does suggest that … Mold Exposure During Infancy Increases Asthma Risk Mold Exposure Increases Kids Risk of Asthma |
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Asthma and Clean Air: One Mother's Fight in Texas
Huffington Post (blog) Her comments stayed with me as an example of a mother who had decided that speaking up and acting on her beliefs was essential–not just for her son, but also for the 7.1 million other children who have asthma. I reached out to Allred by phone and … |
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Asthma and Clean Air: One Mother's Fight in Texas
Care2.com (blog) Her comments stayed with me as an example of a mother who had decided that speaking up and acting on her beliefs was essential — not just for her son, but also for the 7.1 million other children who have asthma. I reached out to Allred by phone and … |
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NJ Gov Chris Christie, Sweeney speaking again after asthma attack
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) Chris Christie's trip to the hospital last week to treat a sudden asthma attack was just what the doctor ordered for his ailing love-hate relationship with Senate President Stephen Sweeney. While laid up in the emergency room, Christie fielded his … Chris Christie and Michelle Bachmann raise questions about fitness to run for … Spotlight always on Chris Christie |
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NJ Gov. Chris Christie's asthma attack a powerful reminder
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) Chris Christie's asthma attack on Thursday was a scare that reminds us all of what a dominant presence he has become in the state. If he ever faced a serious health problem and had to step down, it would feel like Elvis had indeed left the building. … Spotlight always on Chris Christie |
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SmartSilk bedding products certified asthma and allergy friendly
Regina Leader-Post (blog) According to MayoClinic.com, for some people, dust mite allergy may be the primary cause of inflammation and contraction of airways of the lungs (asthma), resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath and other breathing difficulties including snoring. … |
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EPA rule tempers pollutants from neighboring states
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) Ozone or smog alert days can affect people's health — especially kids with asthma. Hot summer days, combined with local air pollution, are especially bad for human health. Air pollution does not respect state boundaries. That is why the Environmental … Business groups say new smog rule will hurt economy and Obama in 2012 Toughen ozone standards EPA Seeks To Tighten Ozone Standards |
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Why Bad Heat=Bad Air
TIME (blog) Asthma victims can be particularly sensitive—while air pollution doesn't necessarily cause asthma, it can certainly make life hell for those who suffer from it. Other studies indicate that long-term exposure to ozone in childhood can lead to decreased … EPA and New York City Urge People to Save Energy, …. EPA warns of unhealthy air quality in NH, ME Editorial: Ozone change could cost us |
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Allergies, Kindle, and the death of twentieth century literature
ZDNet (blog) According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, a large percentage of people in the general populace are allergic to dust mites and mold, and almost all asthma sufferers have to contend with these allergies in addition to the … |
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Philippines: Geckos Are A No-Go For AIDS
NPR (blog) "The folkloric practice of using geckos (or "tuko") as cure for AIDS and asthma persists to this day and is of serious concern…." the Philippines Department of Health said in a statement. "There is no basis that this practice cures ailments like AIDS … Health department: Gecko can't cure Aids, asthma Warning issued vs. "tuko" treatment DoH warns against use of geckos to cure asthma, AiDS |
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