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Preventing and managing occupational asthma: Indoor air quality matters
eMaxHealth Occupational asthma is a hazard many workers face due to poor air quality. Occupational asthma is a lung disorder caused by substances in the workplace, and this specifically refers to particulates in the air. The condition can be attributed to a … |
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Smoke-free legislation reduces asthma hospitalizations for children
eMaxHealth In addition to other health hazard, cigarette smoke is a known trigger for pediatric asthma. Anti-smoking legislation was implemented in England in 2007; thus, enough time has passed to assess its health benefits. Researchers affiliated with Imperial … |
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Asthma Drug Advair Safety Questioned
eMaxHealth If you or your children have asthma, it's very likely you have been prescribed Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol), the largest selling asthma drug in the United States. But don't let the attractive, brightly colored purple packaging detract you from this … Daily Rounds: Risky Asthma Drug; Obamacare Unknowns; Boys' Body Image … |
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Red meat allergy linked to antibodies from tick bite
eMaxHealth According to results of an investigation presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), symptoms of sneezing, headache, wheezing and more can occur hours after eating meat in areas of the … Most Children Allergic to Egg Can Tolerate Baked Hen's Egg Wildfire smoke impacts allergy and asthma sufferers Lone star tick may turn South vegetarian |
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Smoking during pregnancy linked to asthma in offspring
eMaxHealth A number of studies have reported that children of mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to develop asthma than children of non-smokers. However, it was unclear from these studies whether this was primarily due to exposure to secondhand … |
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New baby boomer health hazard reported: asthma
eMaxHealth In addition to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and other common senior ailments, another healthcare issue is expected to be a major concern for baby boomers: asthma. The risk of baby boomers developing asthma was published in the June 2012 … Seniors with asthma do worse if obese Dirty Air and Fat Make Asthma Worse Stress in Pregnant Women Can Provoke Allergic Reactions Such as Asthma or … |
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Asthma Flare-ups in Kids: How to Prevent Them
eMaxHealth For kids who have asthma, fall means more than greeting a new school year: It's also the time of year they are most likely to experience asthma flare-ups. Here are some tips on how to prevent these episodes. Autumn is an especially difficult time of … |
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Blueberry Compound Pterostilbene May Protect Against Asthma
eMaxHealth A blueberry compound called pterostilbene appears to protect against asthma by reversing airway inflammation caused by benzo(a)pyrene (BaP). Pterostilbene proved to be better than another compound, resveratrol, which is found in grapes. … |
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Uncontrolled Asthma Linked to Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure
eMaxHealth Air pollution can make respiratory symptoms, like those associated with asthma, much worse, but is the reverse true as well? Yes, according to a new study, which suggests long-term exposure to air pollution can make it more difficult to control asthma. … Uncontrolled Asthma Linked to Air Pollution Exposure Long-term pollution link to asthma Pollution link to uncontrolled asthma |
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Environmental toxins cost kids' health, billions in health dollars
eMaxHealth The cost of conditions like childhood cancer, asthma, autism, lead poisoning and ADHD has been estimated to be $76.6 billion in 2008. Scientists are calling for a three part plan of action to protect the health of kids and reduce the financial burden … Estimated costs of environmental disease in children at $76.6 billion per year $76B in Pediatric Healthcare Costs Linked to Environmental Factors Environmental Pollution Poses Costs to Children and Economy |
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