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U. researchers to study triggers for pediatric asthma, pollution link
Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — A team of University of Utah researchers hopes to eliminate some of the guess work over what triggers a child's asthma attack, including local air quality conditions that could play a role. A $5.5 million grant from the National … |
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Asthma inducer
Deseret News I have been athletic my entire life, but after a few years breathing the polluted air in Salt Lake City, I have developed asthma, which forced me to cut back on my activities. During our most recent inversion, I called my asthma doctor in a panic. I … |
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Asthma, pulmonary disorder require proper, continued treatment
Deseret News "I don't think the public understands how important asthma management and COPD management is," she said. Since the two conditions share a lot of the same symptoms — coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and overall difficulty breathing — the only real … |
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New thermal treatment reduces number of severe asthma attacks
Deseret News Trent Aiken has had asthma most of his life, day and night, and serious enough to need Life Flight twice. SALT LAKE CITY — Trent Aiken has had asthma most of his life, day and night, and serious enough to need Life Flight twice. He's twice been on a … |
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Clearing the air: That air you're breathing may be slowly killing you
Deseret News Americans are suffering from asthma in record numbers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with nearly one in 10 children and one in 12 adults afflicted. In areas of Utah where air quality is the poorest, there are higher … Soot Pollution 101 |
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Antimicrobial versus regular soap
Deseret News Q: Our pediatrician told me that using antimicrobial soaps and oversanitizing our house could give my 4-year-old son asthma later in life. Is he kidding? Q: Our pediatrician told me that using antimicrobial soaps and oversanitizing our house could give … Toned muscles = stronger bones YouDocs column, 7-31-12: Straight dope on too much soap |
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Kids' not taking meds? Send a text message
Deseret News BY Michael Roizen, MD, and Mehmet Oz, MD Q: I can't get my 13-year son old to remember to take his asthma medication or use his inhaler like he should. It makes me so afraid for him! What can I do? Q: I can't get my 13-year son old to remember to take … |
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Asthma belabors breathing, spells out long-term problems for young children
Deseret News "Diagnosing asthma early is key to keeping it under control," said Dr. Kristina McKinley, pediatric hospitalist at Intermountain Healthcare's Riverton Hospital. As one of the most common chronic diseases in children, she said asthma plagues more than 6 … |
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Indians with asthma line up to swallow live fish
Deseret News HYDERABAD, India — Thousands of people seeking relief from asthma gathered in southern India on Wednesday to swallow live sardines smeared with secret herbs that they believe will cure them. People travel every June from across India … Weird asthma 'cure' in India Indians with asthma line up to swallow live fish Indians with asthma line up to swallow live fish |
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Smoking bans curb asthma
Deseret News Smoking bans can lead to major improvements in childhood asthma, and they have the potential to save lives, a new study shows. … After smoking ban, kids have fewer asthma attacks 18% drop in child asthma admissions since Scottish smoking ban Smoking bans may help children with asthma |
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