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Port pollution cleanup partially credited with fewer child asthma-related …
The Daily Breeze Coexisting with refineries, freeways and the congested, behemoth twin port complex, the South Bay and Harbor Area are home to a relatively high number of asthma sufferers. “We have a lot more than other areas even though we live near the beach and the … |
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Editorial: Mold cleanup overdue for housing authority tenants
amNY Not only does the settlement acknowledge that mold poses a special health threat to people with asthma, it tells maintenance workers they can no longer tackle the nasty fungus simply by painting over its most visible parts. From now on they must find … |
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Sandy victims and cleanup workers plagued by cough as are hospital sees …
Daily Mail Exposure to mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms. With or without allergies, people exposed to airborne mold particles typically experience irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, said Deb Brown, president and CEO of … |
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Sandy victims and clean-up workers plagued by cough as local hospital sees …
Daily Mail Exposure to mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms. With or without allergies, people exposed to airborne mold particles typically experience irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, said Deb Brown, president and CEO of … |
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Flood Cleanup Requires Extra Care for Those With Allergies
U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) — People with allergies and asthma need to take extra precautions if their home is flooded, experts advise. Failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity in a home that's been flooded can … |
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Should Duwamish cleanup also focus on improving the health of those nearby?
Seattle Post Intelligencer The more than 34000 people tucked into South Park, Georgetown and Beacon Hill neighborhoods in the river's Superfund site suffer more illness — including asthma, diabetes and colorectal cancer — than elsewhere in King County. … |
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The Valley Plant Pollution is harmful; cleanup is overdue
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel On days when air pollution levels are high, more people suffer from more frequent, more severe and more deadly asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes. … |
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