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Prevalence of asthma and allergies in children from the Greek-Cypriot and …
7thSpace Interactive (press release) The Greek-Cypriot (G/C) and Turkish-Cypriot (T/C) communities have lived apart since 1974, with the former presumably adopting a more westernized way of life. We estimated the prevalence of asthma and allergies among children in the two communities … |
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Vitamin D deficiency may heighten risk for allergy, asthma in obese children
Healio SAN FRANCISCO — The risk for asthma and allergy in obese children may be higher due to vitamin D deficiency, according to study results presented at ENDO 2013. “Vitamin D is activated by immune cells and has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy … |
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Camp for asthmatic children offered in August
St. Cloud Times ANNANDALE — Camp We-No-Wheeze is celebrating 20 years of providing a safe camp experience for children with asthma at Camp Friendship in Annandale. The camp is for kids ages seven to 13 taking daily asthma medications. They experience typical … |
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Outdoor exposure and vitamin D levels in urban children with asthma
7thSpace Interactive (press release) As the primary determinant of vitamin D status in humans is exposure to sunlight, we aimed to determine if 25-OH vitamin D levels in urban preschool children with asthma were low, influenced by time spent outdoors, and associated with asthma morbidity. |
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Camp Sea Breeze available for children with asthma
Hilton Head Island Packet Children with asthma can learn to safely enjoy an active lifestyle by attending Camp Sea Breeze, a weeklong asthma camp for kids ages 6 through 11 sponsored by Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services and the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. |
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Conditions: Bacterial Pneumonia; Viral Pneumonia; Acute Asthma
Intervention: Drug: Inhaled corticosteroid
Sponsors: Makerere University; Makerere University; University of Copenhagen
Recruiting – verified April 2013
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Asthma programming benefits Fairfield County children
Heraldindependent WINNSBORO — Spring and summer allergies can be an inconvenience for some, but for children with asthma, allergies can be life altering. Thanks to Stacy Pearson, community educator for Family Connections of S.C., children with asthma and their parents … |
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US-Born Children Have More Asthma, Allergies Than Immigrant Peers
Pharmacy Times Children born outside the United States had significantly lower odds of having asthma, eczema, hay fever, and food allergies than those born in the country. Slightly more than 20% of foreign-born children had any type of allergic disease compared with … |
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Conditions: Asthma; Atopic Dermatitis; Food Allergy; Wheezing
Intervention:
Sponsors: Medical Universtity of Lodz; Medical Universtity of Lodz
Completed – verified May 2013
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Asthma symptoms impair sleep quality and school performance in children
Science Daily (press release) Asthma symptoms were assessed over three 30-day monitoring periods across the school year by spirometry, which measures the amount and speed of exhaled air, and with diaries maintained by children and their caregivers. Sleep quality was assessed … Study explores links between asthma, sleep quality and academic performance … Worse asthma control linked to poor school work |
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