Childhood asthma may increase risks of shingles – The Salinas Californian


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Childhood asthma may increase risks of shingles
The Salinas Californian
Nearly 1 million incidences of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles, occur every year in the U.S., with an estimated one-third of all adults affected by age 80. Despite its prevalence, particularly between ages 50 and 59, it is still unclear
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Asthma action plan will help during an emergency – The Salinas Californian


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Asthma action plan will help during an emergency
The Salinas Californian
DEAR DOCTOR K: My son was recently diagnosed with asthma. His doctor wants to put together an asthma “action plan.” What is that? DEAR READER: Asthma is a complicated and serious disease. It can behave differently from hour to hour and from day to …
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LOIS HENRY: Study ‘breath of fresh’ air on asthma-air pollution link – Bakersfield Californian

LOIS HENRY: Study 'breath of fresh' air on asthma-air pollution link
Bakersfield Californian
I'm sure a recent study looking at asthma and fine particulate matter in the San Joaquin Valley will go over like a lead balloon for some. What it found was even as fine particulate matter (tiny bits of dust and soot also called PM2.5) dropped

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