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Did Budget Cuts Cause a 12-Year-Old to Die of Asthma?
AllGov A West Philadelphia schoolgirl died following an asthma flare up at school, where no nurse was available to help the student due to budget cuts, a lawsuit contends. Laporshia Massey, 12, was declared dead at a local hospital in September 2013. The … |
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India.com |
Childhood obesity may cause asthma
India.com Washington, Sep 5 : It is more probable that childhood obesity contributes to asthma rather than the other way round, says a study. For years, doctors have known that there is a link between childhood obesity and asthma, but have found it difficult to … |
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Zee News |
Childhood obesity may cause asthma
Zee News "The relationship between obesity and asthma in adults, which shows that being overweight and obese can precede the onset of asthma, is supported by a number of studies," said lead author of the study Perdita Permaul from Massachusetts General Hospital … |
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Medscape |
A Hidden Cause of Recurrent Asthmatic Attacks
Medscape To the Editor: We report a patient with strongyloidiasis presenting with recurrent asthmatic attacks. The attacks were brought under control only after the infection was treated. 1 of 3. Next Page. Latest in Pulmonary Medicine. Median Survival in … |
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Express.co.uk |
Could your hay fever cause an asthma attack?
Express.co.uk Asthma and hay fever are closely related. Studies show that up to 80 per cent of those with asthma also have hay fever. Study authors warn that GPs are failing to treat both conditions together and sufferers tend to “self treat” for years, spending … Link between respiratory allergies and asthma all too often missed |
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Study: Secondhand smoke in vehicles can cause asthma attacks in nonsmokers
KyForward.com Kentucky adults who have never smoked are more likely to have an asthma attack when exposed to secondhand smoke in a vehicle than those who are not exposed, according to a research paper recently published in Tobacco Control, an international, … |
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The Utah People’s Post |
Dr. Max Gomez: High Pollen Counts Could Cause Spike In Asthma Cases
CBS Local NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — A wet snowy winter and a sudden burst of warm weather have combined to create a pollen explosion. When pollen counts go up, so do the number of new asthma cases. You only have to look around to know that allergy season … Five things you should know about spring allergies Stop the Wheeze and get Screened for Free 5 Miserable Afflictions to Avoid This Spring |
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New answers on the cause of asthma
WTOP But if someone is wheezing instead of sneezing, it could be something else. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 million Americans have asthma and the number is rising each year. It can be tough to diagnose, especially since … |
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Late spring, high pollen counts could cause 'perfect storm' for asthma sufferers
Fox News The late arrival of spring coupled with high pollen counts throughout the U.S. may make this spring season especially difficult for asthma sufferers, according to one expert. “There are two things about this year's season: It just came out that the … Winter legacy: Delayed pollen season |
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Does Lack of Dietary Fiber and Obesity Cause Asthma?
PR Web (press release) The short-chain fatty acid propionate was found to set off a chain reaction that strengthens the immune system's response to allergens in the lungs, thereby lowering the occurrence of asthmatic symptoms. The researchers noted that as the average amount … |
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