Tim Hortons Asthma Attack Scare As Employees Refuse To Let Boy Call 911 – The Inquisitr


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Tim Hortons Asthma Attack Scare As Employees Refuse To Let Boy Call 911
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A Tim Hortons asthma attack incident in Canada has the company reviewing its policies after employees refused to let a boy having medical emergency call 911. The incident happened Sunday at a restaurant in London, Ontario. A teenager at the Tim Hortons
Teen has asthma attack in Tim Hortons, employees refuse to helpDigitalJournal.com
London Tim Hortons staff accused of ignoring asthma attackWindsor Star (blog)
Tim Hortons denies phone to teen having asthma attack 0London Free Press
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Sierra Clubs in Maine, NH, Call for Stricter Pollution Controls on Schiller Plant – MPBN News


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Sierra Clubs in Maine, NH, Call for Stricter Pollution Controls on Schiller Plant
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Corkery says in particular, sulfur dioxide–or SO2–has been linked to asthma attacks, cardiac distress, and respiratory problems. She says in 2010, Schiller emitted over 3000 tons of SO2. That amount falls within current federal standards,

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Lehigh Valley improves in annual allergy ranking – Allentown Morning Call


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Lehigh Valley improves in annual allergy ranking
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By Tim Darragh, Of The Morning Call The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report on metropolitan areas' spring allergy season is out, and it has some news that local allergy sufferers might find hard to believe.
After a mild, rainy winter, spring allergies are earlyLexington Herald Leader
Allergy Season Could Be the Area's Worst in DecadesPennLive.com
Early bloom of tree, bush pollen aggravates allergiesSun-Sentinel
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Can Vitamin D Help Control Asthma?

Vitamin D supplementation may improve asthma control by blocking the cascade of inflammation-causing proteins in the lung as well as increasing production of the protein interleukin-10, which has anti-inflammatory effects says new Study

New reports reflect that the September issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reported that a recent review on literature of over five decades on the relationship of vitamin D and asthma. The evidence appears to suggest that vitamin D deficiency can be associated with lower functioning of the lungs and worse asthma control. Vitamin D deficiency can be quite common and in some studies it has been estimated to be present in more than one third of children and adolescents in the US. Vitamin D deficiency is more common in westernized countries, in obese individuals and in those of African American ethnicity.

Researchers reviewed nearly 60 years’ worth of literature on vitamin D status and asthma. They found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased airway reactivity, lower lung functions, and worse asthma control. Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency include obesity, being African-American, and living in Westernized countries, the researchers report. These are also populations known to be at higher risk for developing asthma.

Vitamin D supplementation may improve asthma control by blocking the cascade of inflammation-causing proteins in the lung, as well as increasing production of the protein interleukin-10, which has anti-inflammatory effects, the study authors suggest.

Vitamin D is often called “the sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when we are exposed to sunlight. Food sources include fish, eggs, and dairy products. It is also added to multivitamins and milk.

“The biggest issue is whether or not vitamin deficiency can be related to a worsening of asthma, and all the studies have been single-point in time studies, and the concern is that depending on where you live, you can be vitamin D-deficient in the winter, but not in the summer,” says Thomas B. Casale, MD, a professor of medicine and the chair of allergy and immunology at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. “We know that asthma gets worse in winter, when vitamin D is down,” he says.

According to the report, it is essential to have a dialogue with your asthma specialist or health care practitioner regarding the right medications to keep your asthma under control and avoid triggers. I have found an asthma action plan is a good way for you to be actively involved in fostering a “team” approach in controlling asthma symptoms. Remember, it is important to always discuss the use of supplements and vitamins (such as vitamin D) with your asthma doctor or allergist. It is not designed to replace your asthma treatment but may have a role in complementing your existing treatment of this condition.

What is the right decision for a patient with asthma when it comes to vitamin D? Well it all depends; previous studies have not yet looked at what the benefit of taking vitamin D would have in those with asthma. Longer term research will be necessary to determine the appropriate role of this vitamin going forward although it appears that having a deficiency of vitamin D can possibly lead to worsening asthma.

The level of vitamin can help in determining whether indeed you are getting an adequate amount from your diet and/or exposure to sunlight. The levels can vary depending on seasonal factors such as winter-spring vs. summer-fall, when levels are usually higher. So ask your doctor about a vitamin D blood test to see what your level of this valuable vitamin is so you can best determine with their assistance whether a supplement is necessary for you or a family member. What is your current intake of vitamin D rich foods, such as diary products like milk and cheese, and fortified foods like cereals?

FAI call over girl’s asthma death – BBC News


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FAI call over girl's asthma death
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The family of an eight-year-old asthma sufferer have called for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into her death. Chloe McCowatt, from Inverness, died in hospital after being taken ill at school in May. Her mother Jamie Payne, 32, has told Asthma UK
Parents of girl who died of asthma demand answersHerald Scotland
Mother questions treatment given to daughter after asthma deathInverness Courier

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Mattie’s Call Issued for Missing Woman – Patch.com


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Mattie's Call Issued for Missing Woman
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Annie L. Smith suffers from dementia and asthma and does not have her medications with her. By Patch Staff Police have issued a Mattie's Call for a disabled woman who disappeared from a facility in Northeast Cobb. According to investigators, Annie L.
57-year-old Marietta woman missingAtlanta Journal Constitution

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