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Breathing tests are used to diagnose asthma
The Salinas Californian DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor ordered breathing tests to see if I have asthma. He didn't tell me what it's like to go through this. Can you explain? DEAR READER: The tests your doctor almost surely is referring to are pulmonary function tests. The tests are … |
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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 … Childhood asthma may increase risk of shingles Asthma May Increase Shingles Risk Scientists discover link between Shingles and Asthma |
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Asthma rates stop rising among some US children
Northern Californian Overall asthma prevalence among U.S. children has apparently leveled off, but not among the poorest kids, a new research published in the journal Pediatrics indicated. Researchers said that international data on asthma problem showed trends that … |
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Fresno tries new approach to combatting asthma
The Bakersfield Californian FRESNO — Stephani Pineda, a program coordinator for the Central California Asthma Collaborative, has walked through dozens of homes in Fresno County making recommendations to families whose children are at risk of asthma emergencies. Her mission … |
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Asthma camp lets kids enjoy summer
The Salinas Californian It's a unique camp that's celebrating its 30th summer in Salinas this year. It's also helping campers with one of the most common long-term diseases of children. The Mark Velcoff, MD, Asthma Camp is takes place this week at Monterey Park Elementary School. |
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Poverty, race drive asthma rates
The Salinas Californian For the past 50 years, scientists also believed urban living led to higher rates of asthma in children. But new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center disputes the notion that geography alone is a major risk factor for the disease and its … |
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The Salinas Californian |
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 … Ask Dr. K: Asthma requires 'action plan' |
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Monterey Park School hosts annual asthma camp
The Salinas Californian Now in its 29th year, Velcoff Asthma Camp was co-founded by the late Dr. Mark Velcoff and Jill Houlette, a respiratory therapist at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Velcoff's partners, Dr. Steve Prager and Dr. Dan More, and Velcoff's daughter, Rachael … |
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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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Schools, health agency team up to battle asthma
Bakersfield Californian Little Simon Serrano's asthma flare-ups — the coughing and the wheezing — have become a routine part of life. The 7-year-old's mother, Ronda Serrano, estimates the family has visited the emergency room or urgent care a least five times in the past … |
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