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Nearly 40 percent of students report signs of asthma
Columbus Dispatch Almost four in 10 central Ohio fourth-graders who took part in a recent survey said they had asthma symptoms, even though just one in 10 had been told by a doctor they had the disease. The survey was part of a study that aims to better … |
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Lakewood Health System launches asthma program
Brainerd Daily Dispatch Lakewood Health System's Respiratory Therapy department is launching a new program called “Take Action on Asthma.” In collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Health and the American Lung Association-Minnesota, the program will focus on improving … |
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Epidemic of allergy, asthma strikes area
Tarentum Valley News Dispatch The Pittsburgh region has a high concentration of weed allergens and mold spores in the air, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Dr. Deborah Gentile, director of research at the Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology … |
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5 tips to breathe easy in the heat
Huntington Herald Dispatch The three Hs — heat, haze, humidity — make it crazy-hard for many folks to breathe: the very young or old (especially those with heart or lung problems) and anyone with allergies or asthma. Get proactive. Our simple tips can help prevent trouble … |
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Allergy season brings months of misery for many
Richmond Times Dispatch She also has asthma, and allergies make it worse. Spring is here, and seasonal allergy sufferers who didn't start their antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids weeks ago to prep their body for the onslaught of pollens are probably suffering. … Upstate Cities Land on Annual 'Worst' Allergy List Are You Armed & Ready For Allergy Season? Stop the Wheezing: Advice for Preventing and Treating Allergies |
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Can't breathe? Allergy and asthma both bad here
Richmond Times Dispatch By Tammie Smith Q: Is Richmond really the asthma and allergy capital of the United States? How is that determined? A: That's half right. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Richmond is the asthma capital of the United States, … Report says pollen's attracted to the Capitol City Stinkbugs' role as allergen studied |
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Many products claim to reduce allergens
Columbus Dispatch Many allergy and asthma sufferers try to rid their homes of the pollen, dust, dander, mold and other triggers that make their eyes water, noses run and lungs fight for air. They might vacuum frequently, buy air purifiers or install filters or … Spring cleaning tips for allergy sufferers |
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Asthma surgery working for hard-to-help patients
Columbus Dispatch Ruth McFarland and her doctor had tried everything to control her asthma. Singulair (a pill), a regular inhaler, a rescue inhaler, a nebulizer and Xolair (an injection for people with allergic asthma) weren't enough to keep the 59-year-old out of … |
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Gender a factor in risk of asthma
Columbus Dispatch Study after study has shown that women are more likely to have asthma. And those who have it are more likely to suffer attacks and seek medical care. Dr. Jennifer McCallister, an Ohio State University Medical Center pulmonologist, … |
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To Your Good Health: Several drugs needed to fight asthma
Columbus Dispatch Q: As a child, I had asthma. Then it disappeared. Now, at age 37, I have it again. As a child, I took one medication and did well. Now, I have several medications and inhalers, and I'm confused. Will you simplify asthma for me? … Dr. Donohue for Feb. 28 |
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