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Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
iVillage Entertainment WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to chemicals at work causes many cases of asthma, especially for plumbers, spray painters and hair stylists, a new study finds. Researchers in Sweden found many workers are exposed to toxic … Plumbers and spray painters high-risk occupations for asthma |
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Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Dangerous Lung Blockage
iVillage Entertainment WEDNESDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) — People with asthma are at increased risk for the dangerous, sometimes deadly lung condition called pulmonary embolism, according to new research. A pulmonary embolism refers to blockage of a lung artery. People With Asthma at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Embolism – Asthma Center … Asthma increases blood clot risk Asthmatics at increased risk of pulmonary embolism |
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Language Barrier Hurts Elderly Asthma Patients
iVillage Entertainment In a study of nearly 300 asthma patients aged 60 and older, researchers found that Hispanics with limited English ability had poor self-management of their condition and a lower quality of life than those with a good understanding of English. Compared … |
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Experimental Drug May Cut Severe Asthma Attacks: Study
iVillage Entertainment THURSDAY, Aug. 16 (HealthDay News) — An experimental drug known as mepolizumab may reduce outbreaks by almost 50 percent in people with a type of hard-to-treat asthma, an early study finds. About a third of people with severe asthma have what is … |
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London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
iVillage Entertainment WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution may aggravate breathing problems among athletes with asthma or a related condition known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, an allergists' group … London 2012: pollution alert as hot sunny weather brings asthma risk London 2012 Olympics: Could Air Quality Affect Athlete Performance? Air Pollution In London May Hurt Olympic Athletes, Says Leading Sports … |
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Asthma Rates Higher Near Busy Highway
iVillage Entertainment FRIDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds. Living close to a busy highway was not linked to seasonal allergies, which suggests that emission. |
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Paris Hilton charged with felony, denies purse was hers, according to police
Entertainment Weekly She did, however, tell police that asthma medication and lip balm in the purse belonged to her. Hilton faces a felony drug charge; her lawyer plans to … Paris Hilton charged with felony drug possession, faces jail time if convicted Vegas police: Hilton denied purse was hers Paris Hilton Charged With Felony Cocaine Possession |
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