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HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — The injectable
medication Xolair reduced asthma symptoms in inner city children with the
respiratory condition, and almost eliminated seasonal peaks in asthma
attacks, new research shows.
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Xolair Reduces Seasonal Asthma Attacks for Inner City Kids: Study
BusinessWeek WEDNESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — The injectable medication Xolair reduced asthma symptoms in inner city children with the respiratory condition, and almost eliminated seasonal peaks in asthma attacks, new research shows. … Study Finds Adult Asthma Drug Dramatically Reduces Seasonal Attacks in Kids Asthma Worse In Children, Novartis' Xolair Recommended New study finds ways to help curb asthma among urban children |
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St. Louis No. 6 worst city for asthma and allergies
STLtoday.com St. Louis has again landed in the line of succession for the asthma-allergy capital of the United States. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks St. Louis No. 6, which in one way, good news. Last year it was ranked No. 1, the worst. … |
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Goodbye, City Life? Farm Kids Have Fewer Allergies, Study Shows
ParentDish by Mary Beth Sammons (Subscribe to Mary Beth Sammons's posts) Farm living could be ideal for kids with asthma and allergies, a new study shows. Credit: Getty "Green Acres is the place to be" may become the theme song for parents intent on keeping their … Bacteria on Farms May Protect Against Asthma Guardian Microbes On Farms Protect Against Child Asthma Farm Animals Lower Kids' Asthma Risk |
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Portland City Council Approves Scent Ban
KPTV Portland The policy is designed to protect employees with health issues, such as asthma. This means all workers will be asked to not wear cologne, perfume, aftershave or other scented products like hair sprays and lotion. Employees can now face disciplinary … |
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Study: Working moms have sicker kids
Kansas City Star The study found that kids of working moms have a 200 percent increase in the risk of experiencing overnight hospitalizations, asthma episodes and injuries or poisonings. Parenting is an intensely emotional subject that leads to feelings of guilt, … Working Mother's Held Responsible for Children Poor Health Children of working moms face more health problems Children of working women have more health problems than others-Says survey |
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City May Adopt Fragrance-Free Policy
KPTV Portland The proposal is designed to protect employees with health issues, such as asthma. If passed, workers could face disciplinary action for wearing too much scent. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fragrance flap over proposed city scent policy Portland council considering fragrance-free policy |
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Civic body wants to make city dust-free
Hindustan Times The high dust content in the city has led to an alarming increase in respiratory ailments such as asthma, allergy and tuberculosis. … BMC promises dust-free Mumbai |
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Most Recognize Allergies Are Serious but Don't Know Who Should Treat Condition
Kansas City infoZine More than a third (37 percent) of people who responded said they have allergies, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, hay fever, sinus allergies, … Healthy Air Tip of the Month: Beware indoor air When love can hurt Food Allergy? Be Careful Whom You Kiss on Valentine's Day |
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City cracks down asthma-triggering buildings
Queens Courier A reform bill was passed by the city council requiring building owners to remediate asthma-triggering housing code violations. … |
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