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San Diego Doctors, California's Nurses Announce Support of Propositions B & C
San Diego Free Press The attendees all agreed that the current, incompatible and polluting land-use policies in Barrio Logan must be changed to reverse the trend of unhealthy air causing high asthma rates among our kids. Barrio Logan has one of the highest asthma rates in … |
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California's Air Pollution Causes Asthma, Allergies and Premature Births
Discover Magazine Like so many other kids in their working-class neighborhood not far from Long Beach's massive port, Jose had severe asthma, and it took doctors years to hit on a regimen that controlled his symptoms. “He could have died at any time,” Cota told me, her … |
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California's urban, transportation policies contribute to children's asthma.
Environmental Health News A new study estimates that near-road air pollution is at least partially responsible for 8 percent of childhood asthma cases in Los Angeles County. The authors reported that their findings "suggest that there are large and previously unappreciated … |
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In California's Imperial County, asthma takes severe toll on children
Washington Post Since being diagnosed with severe asthma six years ago, Marco, who lives in this border town east of San Diego, has visited the hospital nearly 50 times. He has been airlifted on several occasions. The illness has affected much of his childhood … |
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California's Sheraton Cerritos Hotel Introduces Allergy Friendly Rooms
International Business Times “These ultra-comfortable accommodations are enjoyed by all guests, but bring an extra level of relief to asthma and allergy sufferers by providing the purest, freshest air for a more restful sleep during their stay.” To maintain these ideal conditions … A Growing List of Hotels in California for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers |
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LA Testing offers indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services for mold, bacteria and other possible asthma triggers.
This month in an article entitled “Asthma Problems Rise in Mid-Valley” it was reported in the Appeal-Democrat that a greater share of Mid-Valley residents are having respiratory problems. The California counties of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa have all reported asthma rates significantly above the state’s 8.3% according to research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy.
The three counties had asthma rates ranging from 10.8% to 12.3%. According to the article, “Researchers called the asthma threat a growing one, saying the share of current and former sufferers in California grew from 11.3 to 13 percent of state residents from 2001 to 2007, and from 14 to 15.4 percent among children younger than 18. Some 3 million Californians had the condition in 2007.”
Reducing exposure to asthma triggers is something that can help reduce the number of potentially life threatening asthma attacks. Asthma attacks cause an inflammation of the lungs and airways leading to difficulty in breathing. Asthma in children has been reported to be on the rise in many industrialized countries.
LA Testing, an affiliate of EMSL Analytical, is one of the leading providers of testing services throughout California to identify asthma triggers in people’s homes, schools and places of business. “The problem of allergens and asthma triggers is a massive concern for those suffering from the condition,” reported Ben Sublasky, National Director of Client Services for LA Testing and EMSL Analytical. “There are ways to identify what triggers may be present in the air and on surfaces in buildings to help resolve the problem. Allergens from cockroaches, rodents, pet dander, pollen, smoke, particulates and mold can all potentially trigger asthmatic attacks.”
LA Testing has multiple locations across California that provides accurate and rapid environmental testing solutions. To learn more about testing for asthma triggers, including mold, pollen and other allergens please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com or call (800) 303-0047.
About LA Testing and EMSL Analytical, Inc.
LA Testing and EMSL Analytical are providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The companies have an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.
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Asthma Hits California's Low-Income Residents Hardest, Report Finds
California Healthline Nearly five million Californians have been diagnosed with asthma, and those living in low-income households generally face more serious consequences from … |
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