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Asthma on the rise in district
Chandigarh Tribune TV specialist at the local Civil Hospital, Jalandhar, Dr Naresh Bathla, said, “While formerly more COPD cases were happening in the district, now asthma cases have also risen and on the other hand, while COPD was lesser among women, it has now seen a … |
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Laredo Morning Times |
School district gets grant to help treat students with asthma
Laredo Morning Times United ISD was the beneficiary of a grant from the Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation. The nonprofit organization gave United ISD a grant to purchase nebulizers that will be given to each campus to treat students with asthma. Pictured, from left, at a … |
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Northgate School District combats asthma triggers in children
Tribune-Review When Angela Garcia's 10-year-old son was diagnosed with asthma, she bought an expensive vacuum with a specialty filter and ordered pricey mattress covers through the mail. Her Bellevue home could be a little cleaner, she said, but it's close to spotless. |
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Health District can help people avoid asthma triggers
Shelton Herald Asthma can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, according to the Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD), which serves Shelton. Although asthma cannot be cured, it is possible to manage asthma to reduce and prevent asthma … |
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Regional health district offers in-home asthma program
Shelton Herald Naugatuck Valley Health District continues to offer a free in-home asthma program called Putting on Airs. This program provides families with an interactive health education session and an environmental assessment of the home to check for possible … |
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Philadelphia Magazine (blog) |
School District Sued in Asthma Death
Philadelphia Magazine (blog) The estate of the sixth-grade girl who died after suffering an asthma attack last fall at a Philadelphia school has brought a wrongful death lawsuit against the school district, the city, and the school, saying their policy decisions and in-the-moment … |
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Hazelwood District partners with STL Children's Hospital for Healthy Kids …
St. Louis American The Hazelwood School District (HSD) has a new partnership with St. Louis Children's Hospital, Healthy Kids Express Asthma Van. For the 2014-2015 school year, the asthma program will work with schools throughout the District to give free onsite asthma … |
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District celebrates Asthma Awareness Month
My Citizens News SEYMOUR — May is Asthma Awareness Month and the Naugatuck Valley Health District wants to make sure everyone is aware. The district, which serves Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton, offers the “Putting on AIRS” program. |
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Health District holds contest to boost asthma awareness
Newbritainherald When these are not under control the airways can become inflamed, making breathing difficult. According to the Central Connecticut Health District, in 2011 it was estimated that 25.9 million Americans had asthma, including 7.1 million children. In 2010 … |
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Fighting asthma in Bakersfield City School District
KGET 17 BAKERSFIELD, CA–The Bakersfield City School district is ramping up its fight against asthma. Trustees Tuesday night approved a new pilot program that will allow nurses to educate students and parents at no additional cost to the district. The new … |
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