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Some parents don't know how serious their child's asthma is
The Imperfect Parent A new study has revealed that only 6 out of 10 children with asthma are being treated adequately, and 7 out of 10 of their parents say that the asthma is mild or intermittent in their child. The survey was funded by Nycomed, a Swiss company that makes … |
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On Hot Days, Doctors Say Don't Run the Risk
Patch.com Local doctors and experts warn that running on such days could have long-term health consequences, especially for those with underlying health problems like asthma or lung disease. For the healthy it's less of an issue. “Bad air is bad air,” said Dr. … |
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On High-pollution Days, Doctors Say Don't Run the Risk
Patch.com Local doctors and experts warn that running on such days could have long-term health consequences, especially for those with underlying health problems like asthma or lung disease. For the healthy it's less of a short-term issue. … |
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Why Farm Kids Don't Have Allergies But City Kids Do
FYI Living Kids who live in rural areas are 30 to 50 percent less likely to develop asthma or allergies than city kids. If your child suffers with allergies and asthma, your family probably lives in a city, not on a farm. … |
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Many Black Kids with Asthma Don't See a Specialist in Time
VAdvert Press Center (press release) African-American children with asthma get much-needed specialty exams, care and treatment at more advanced stages of the disease than their Caucasian counterparts, according to research led by investigators at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. … |
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 AsiaOne |
Don't mistake asthma for 'episodic illness'
AsiaOne ASTHMA sufferer Pameljit Kaur suffered two heart attacks in the space of two days that nearly killed her last August. She survived, and suffered only temporary memory loss. The 23-year-old teacher said the heart attacks occurred after she … |
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Don't weaken the Clean Air Act
York Daily Record Air pollution can exacerbate an array of illnesses, from asthma to lung and heart disease. Children are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality and least able to cope with its effects. Days when ozone levels reach dangerous highs can even mean some … American Lung Association |
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HealthDay – MONDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Asthma patients who delay seeking
emergency medical care when the condition flares can suffer worse
outcomes, including hospitalization.
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ATS: 1 in 3 Kids With Asthma Don't Get a Flu Shot
MedPage Today DENVER — Nearly a third of parents whose children have asthma are not getting them vaccinated against the flu, a researcher said here. And a key reason for the decision is fear of the … Parent's Fears Deprive Some Asthmatics of Flu Shot: Study ATS: Many Parents of Children With Asthma Avoid Flu Vaccine Parental Fears Keep Some Asthmatic Children from Flu Vaccination |
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Don't Delay Emergency Care When Asthma Flare-Ups Strike
U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Asthma patients who delay seeking emergency medical care when the condition flares can suffer worse outcomes, including hospitalization. That's the finding of a study that included 296 asthma patients in two New York … Postponing Care Can Result in Serious Consequences for Asthma Patients |
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