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Rescuers help Vt. hiker suffering from asthma
San Francisco Chronicle FAIRFIELD, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont hiker is fine after police say she suffered an asthma attack on a trail and needed assistance. State police, firefighters and Fish and Game wardens came to the aid of 45-year-old Bethanne Marshall of Milton on Thursday … Hiker rescued in Fairfield |
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COLUMN: Reflecting on the burden of asthma
Cambridge Chronicle Nearly one in 10 children have asthma in Massachusetts. It is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, and it's on the rise. The latest statistics show that some 7.1 million children in the U.S. are now living with asthma. At its worst … |
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Bike rodeo, asthma screening set in Augusta for Saturday
The Augusta Chronicle … provide some free bicycles and free health screenings, refreshments and a bicycle course. Children's Hospital of Georgia will provide free asthma screening and education from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Kohl's, 4227 Washington Road in … |
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Bike rodeo, asthma screening set
The Augusta Chronicle Children in need of a bike or bike safety help or those concerned about asthma can go to events Saturday. Amerigroup Community Care of Georgia, Action Ministries Augusta and the Richmond County Sheriff's Department will play host to a Bike Rodeo from … |
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Study Finds Potential Treatment For Some Asthma Sufferers
Houston Chronicle (blog) According to a news release from the University of Pittsburgh Medicial Center, recent estimates suggest that 24.6 million Americans have asthma and 10 to 20 percent don't have optimal control of their symptoms despite modern medicines, according to … Allergic Asthma Treatment, Dupilumab, Successful In Phase II Trials Pitt researchers explore alternate asthma treatments |
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Age, asthma, Achilles don't keep Amey from winning Ironman
Houston Chronicle Amey, who battles asthma, had trouble breathing during the swim in Lake Woodlands, forcing him to slow down and breaststroke. He came out of the water in 54:54, well behind the leaders. "I felt terrible on the bike," Amey said. "(But) as the day got on … |
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Amey fights injury, asthma to claim Ironman crown
Houston Chronicle Amey, who battles asthma, said he had trouble breathing during the swim in Lake Woodlands, forcing him to slow down and breaststroke. He came out of the water in 54:54, well behind the leaders. "I felt terrible on the bike … (but) as the day got on … |
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An SMS a day can keep asthma away
Deccan Chronicle In a study by the Georgia Institute of Technology, pediatric patients who were asked questions about their symptoms and provided information about asthma via SMS showed improved pulmonary function and a better understanding of their condition … |
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Asthma prevalence to increase by 20%
Deccan Chronicle Hyderabad: Vehicular pollution is the major reason for increasing asthma cases, say city doctors on World Asthma Day, observed on May 7. The day is being observed regularly since the year 2000, as 235 million people in the world, and over 30 million … Modern lifestyle leaves urban folk wheezing: Expert |
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Junk food raises asthma risk in children
Deccan Chronicle Junk food is responsible not just for increasing obesity and diabetes among kids, but also increases the risk of asthma. A trend common in Western countries is slowly picking up among children across major cities in India, including Bengaluru. City … |
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