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Allergic asthma sufferers should take some precautions when exercising
Kansas City Star And for some, allergies and asthma go hand in hand. More than 50 percent of the 20 million Americans with asthma have allergic asthma, according to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. Over 2.5 million children under age 18 suffer from … |
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America names worst city for allergies
WEAR The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America based its list on pollen levels, use of allergy medications and the number of board-certified allergists in the area. Experts say the blend of winter and spring weather may make allergies worse. Rounding out … Worst US cities for spring allergies Achoo! These cities are the worst for spring allergies Clean up the way you clean this spring – 7 tips to keep your home asthma … |
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Mites, mold or dander are likely asthma culprits
Sioux City Journal DEAR DOCTOR K: I have asthma. Lately my symptoms have been worse at night. Why is that? DEAR READER: I put many questions to what I call the "grandmother test." My mother's mother did not have much education, but she was smart and had great … |
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New York City Housing Authority Agrees to Address Mold, Contributor to Asthma …
Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) On New Year's Eve last year, Rossana de la Cuadra wasn't celebrating. She was in the hospital with her six-year-old daughter, Amanda Santos, who was experiencing yet another severe asthma attack. An inspection of the family's apartment, in the … |
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Jameson launches asthma care clinic
Ellwood City Ledger Jameson Asthma Care, a specialty care clinic within the Lung Center at Jameson Hospital North Campus in New Castle, will provide diagnostic testing to determine the level and severity of asthma, as well as provide educational resources and workshops, … |
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Mice Are Top Inner City Asthma Driver
MedPage Today Although cockroaches have long been considered the key driver of high asthma rates in inner cities, mouse allergens correlated better with asthma severity and outcomes, a study of Baltimore children showed. Whereas children in Baltimore with asthma … |
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Atlanta: No. 9 city for asthma
Atlanta Magazine Atlanta made it onto yet another Top Ten list. This time, we're the ninth worst city for asthma, in a ranking of asthma capitals by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Risk factors that contribute to the "most challenging places to live with … |
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Atlanta: No. 9 city for asthma
Atlanta Magazine Atlanta made it onto yet another Top Ten list. This time, we're the ninth worst city for asthma, in a ranking of asthma capitals by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Risk factors that contribute to the "most challenging places to live with … |
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Fighting asthma in Bakersfield City School District
KGET 17 BAKERSFIELD, CA–The Bakersfield City School district is ramping up its fight against asthma. Trustees Tuesday night approved a new pilot program that will allow nurses to educate students and parents at no additional cost to the district. The new … |
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NY1 Exclusive: City Schools Missing Critical Health Forms For Majority Of …
NY1 "Each child should have a plan that can effectively control their asthma, and this should allow them to focus on learning while they're in school," said Dr. Delaney Gracy of the Children's Health Fund. Schools, though, can't help, or even let students … |
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