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Sen. Kearney keeps walking for asthma
Columbus Dispatch Eric Kearney laced up his shoes this morning and continued his trek across the state to raise awareness of childhood issues, this time for asthma, a condition that affects his son and more than 13 percent of Ohio children. “I did not know how prevalent … |
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Asthma costly for NY Medicaid system, new report says
Oneida Dispatch Asthma costly for NY Medicaid system, new report says. Asthma educator Kim Reiners, right, a registered nurse, administers a breathing treatment to Kymbrea Valrey, 12, who has chronic asthma, at Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz. AP file. |
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Health Department, MultiCare tackle asthma in kids
Eatonville Dispatch According to the state Department of Health, asthma affects nearly 110,000 youth in Washington. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes swelling and narrowing of the airways. It produces mucus and obstructs airflow to the … |
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Asthma costs US $56 billion annually
Columbus Dispatch The kitchen counter in the Hayes family's home is scattered with the inhalers, sprays and bottles of pills that have allowed Hannah, 13, and her sister, Abby, 10, to excel at dance and gymnastics despite a horrific pollen season that has set off asthma … |
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Eastern Ky. counties begin initiative to fight asthma
Huntington Herald Dispatch The Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids initiative plans to test assessments that are used to identify and reduce environmental factors that trigger asthma. The nonprofit Eastern Kentucky Health Inc. is administering the project in conjunction with local … |
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San Bernardino County home to high number of asthma sufferers
Desert Dispatch He said asthma symptoms include shortness of breath, audible wheezing, nasal flaring or if a person is experiencing an inward chest or strain to abdominal muscles in order to breathe. Levy said some asthma cases in children are onset through secondhand … |
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Statewide project looks to coordinate asthma treatment for children | The …
Columbus Dispatch Ohio pediatricians working together to keep young asthma patients well have seen significant improvements, prompting more doctors to join the effort. The Ohio chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics' project is part of a national effort to … |
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Asthma can turn deadly in no time
Columbus Dispatch He had a history of asthma and was suffering a particularly bad attack. None of his prescribed rescue medications worked.I placed a stethoscope on his back, hoping to hear the classic wheezing associated with asthma. Instead, I barely heard any … |
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Statewide project looks to coordinate asthma treatment for children
Columbus Dispatch When Zion was younger, he relied on an inhaler and had frequent and frightening asthma attacks. A few times, his parents had to call an ambulance, said his father, Garvin Wilson. Now, he has an inhaler for emergencies but doesn't have to use it often. |
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Hoops: Sophomore dunks asthma, leads CHS boys
Gilroy Dispatch A tribute to a rebound-gobbling power forward who calls basketball his love and finds himself too busy racking up double doubles to give in to his fight against asthma. kAm“x7 x'> 8@:?8 E@ 8@ @? E96 4@FCE[ x'> 8@:?8 E@ 8:G6 :E 2== x'G6 8@E[” … |
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