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Ozone alert issued today
Evansville Courier & Press Higher levels of ozone can cause lung and throat irritation, shortness of breath, increase the frequency of asthma attacks and aggravate respiratory diseases. Residents are urged to conserve energy, limit driving, avoid vehicle idling, waiting until 6 … |
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Delayed asthma attack clue
Halifax Evening Courier BBC News has reported that scientists have “stumbled on a potential new treatment for delayed asthma attacks”. Delayed attacks, also known as late asthmatic response (LAR), can occur several hours after exposure to asthma triggers such as pollen. … |
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Medical procedure for severe asthma
Queens Courier A new medical procedure might be the answer to those that suffer from severe asthma. Bronchial thermoplasty – now offered at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is the first non-drug treatment for those that suffer from severe and chronic … |
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Christie returns to work, says he feels 'fabulous'
Cherry Hill Courier Post Chris Christie returned for staff meetings at the State House Friday as aides tried to downplay his asthma incident from the day before, which had generated national news reports and raised questions about his health. A smiling Christie walked in just … Christie keeps low profile on first day back from health scare Christie one of many in NJ to be hospitalized for asthma in hot, humid weather NJ governor says he's feeling 'fabulous' |
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Smoking ban in Queen Street Mall could expend to taxi ranks, train stations
Courier Mail But Mark Brooke, from Asthma Queensland, said a "political will was needed to impose a blanket ban on smoking in public places in addition to those that are already smoke-free". "Half a million Queenslanders live with asthma and the overwhelming … Queen Street Mall to be smoke-free |
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Brisbane Broncos forward Scott Anderson floored by asthma attack
Courier Mail Source: The Courier-Mail BRONCOS prop Scott Anderson was as shocked as anyone by the asthma attack which floored him last week, but hopes to be back in action against his old club, Melbourne at AAMI Stadium on Friday night. The 25-year-old recently … |
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Ozone alert issued for Sunday
Evansville Courier & Press Concentrations of ozone may reach or exceed level considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children and active adults, and people with respiratory diseases like asthma. The level of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for … |
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Ozone alert issued for Thursday
Evansville Courier & Press Concentrations of ozone may reach or exceed level considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children and active adults, and people with respiratory diseases like asthma. The level of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for … |
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Camp Puff 'n Stuff
Charleston Post Courier As simple as these may seem, they can become life threatening for a child with asthma. Thirty-two children with moderate to severe asthma came together last week at the American Lung Association's 36th Camp Puff 'n Stuff at the College of Charleston. … |
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Defining asthma
Charleston Post Courier According to the American Lung Association "asthma is a lung disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of your lungs." When someone with asthma breathes in, it can cause muscles around their airways to tighten, creating difficulty breathing … |
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