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Dayton, other Ohio cities among U.S. 'asthma capitals'
Dayton Business Journal (blog) The annual study is the most comprehensive analysis of metro area asthma data for the largest cities in the U.S. The group examines 13 critical factors regarding asthma prevalence, environmental conditions and health care utilization. “No place is … Recognize triggers, doctors advice this World Asthma Day |
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Memphis near top of “Asthma Capitals” list
Memphis Business Journal The annual study is the most comprehensive nationwide longitudinal analysis of metro area asthma data for the largest cities in the U.S., the organization says in a press release. AAFA examines 13 critical factors regarding asthma prevalence … World Asthma Day Highlights The Importance Of An Asthma Attack Plan Cities That Take Your Breath Away Richmond Tops List as 2014?s 'Leading' Asthma Capital |
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Atlanta No. 13 on list “Top 100 Asthma Capitals for 2014”
Atlanta Business Chronicle The annual study is the most comprehensive nationwide longitudinal analysis of metro area asthma data for the largest cities in the U.S., the organization says in a press release. AAFA examines 13 critical factors regarding asthma prevalence … Cities That Take Your Breath Away |
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By Bridgett Novak NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The 12th annual “Spring Allergy Capitals” report was released today by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “We should point out that even Colorado Springs, Colorado, which came in last at 100, is considered bad for allergies,” noted Mike Tringale, Senior Vice President of External Affairs for AAFA. “There are 320 metropolitan areas in the country and these are the 100 that have the right mix of factors to be considered ‘allergy capitals’ – i.e., the most challenging for certain allergy sufferers.” The factors that go into the rankings are the area’s pollen score, allergy medicine utilization and the number of board-certified allergists. The pollen score, which is provided to AAFA by IMS Health, reflects recorded pollen/mold spore levels, the predicted prevalence for certain types of pollens/molds over the most recent spring season and the duration of the peak season for the most allergenic pollen types.
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Filtersfast.com Dedicates July 17th As Asthma Capitals and Air Quality …
PR Web (press release) In light of the recent Asthma Capitals 2013 Report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, FiltersFast.com is designating Wednesday, July 17, 2013 as Asthma Capitals and Air Quality Awareness Day. In recognition of the 22 million people … |
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Asthma Capitals 2013: Virginia Takes the Top 'Honor'
Allergic Living Richmond, Virginia has been selected as 2013's most challenging place to live for people with asthma in the United States. In May, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its annual Asthma Capitals list – which ranks the 100 … Cleaning the right way to remove allergens |
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Asthma Capitals: Ranking Reveals 10 Worst Cities For Asthma-Sufferers
Huffington Post A new ranking from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America shows just which cities are the worst for people who have asthma, taking into account issues like pollen counts, ozone days and air quality, the prevalence of asthma medication use and … The Worst Cities in the US for Asthma Memphis Named The "Asthma Capital" For 2012 Memphis Named The 'Asthma Capital' For 2012 |
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Nashville, three other TN cities among top US 'Asthma Capitals'
The Tennessean New CDC data show that more Americans are suffering from asthma, and the rate is increasing fastest among black children, like Jesse Neely III, shown with dad Jesse Neely. / LARRY MCCORMACK / THE TENNESSEAN Jesse Neely III keeps his inhaler handy at … Children with Asthma can be “Active With Asthma” |
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Nashville, three other TN cities are among top U.S. 'Asthma Capitals'
The Tennessean New CDC data show that more Americans are suffering from asthma, and the rate is increasing fastest among black children, like Jesse Neely III, shown with dad Jesse Neely. / LARRY MCCORMACK / THE TENNESSEAN Jesse Neely III keeps his inhaler handy at … Children with Asthma can be “Active With Asthma” |
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Lehigh Valley ranks 18th among 100 'asthma capitals'
Allentown Morning Call While allergy sufferers prepare for the springtime onslaught on their noses and eyes, asthma sufferers also know it can be tough in these parts — all the time. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently … St. Louis among the worst allergy cities |
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