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Geographic factors can cause allergies, asthma
EurekAlert (press release) ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 4, 2013) – Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And the reason may not be due to increasing pollen counts. According to a new study released today, in the … Pollen increasing |
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Cleaning jobs linked to asthma risk
EurekAlert (press release) A new study has found strong evidence for a link between cleaning jobs and risk of developing asthma. Researchers at Imperial College London tracked the occurrence of asthma in a group of 9,488 people born in Britain in 1958. Not including those who … Decline in child asthma attacks linked to smoke-free laws Cleaning jobs have been found to be linked to asthma risk Drop In Child Asthma Hospital Admissions Linked To Anti-Smoking Laws |
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Workplace link to 1 in 6 cases of adult asthma among UK baby boomers
EurekAlert (press release) The strongest evidence seems to be for jobs involving cleaning or cleaning agents, the research suggests. The authors base their findings on the job histories up to the age of 42 of almost 7,500 British adults born in 1958, all of whom were taking part … |
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Plumber and spray painter high-risk occupations for asthma
EurekAlert (press release) Despite known risks and recommendations for protective equipment, many people are still affected with asthma after exposure to chemicals at work. This is the finding of an international study of 13,000 people carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy, … |
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New research may explain why obese people have higher rates of asthma
EurekAlert (press release) "Our study started with the clinical observation that both obesity and anorexia can lead to asthma," said Gerard Karsenty MD, PhD, professor and chair of genetics and development and professor of medicine at CUMC, and lead author of the study. "This … |
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Pollen exposure during pregnancy affects child's risk of early asthma
EurekAlert (press release) A woman's exposure to high pollen levels in late pregnancy increases the risk of early asthma in the child, according to a group of researchers at Sweden's Umeå University in a recent study. A number of studies have previously shown that there is an … |
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Why are kids in asthma hotspots in NYC more likely to visit the ER? Exercise …
EurekAlert (press release) Asthmatic children in New York City neighborhoods with high rates of asthma make many more visits to the emergency room (ER) than those who live in other parts of the city. While socioeconomic factors such as lack of adequate preventive care are part … |
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Asthma is the most common chronic disease among Olympic athletes
EurekAlert (press release) In summer and winter sports there is widespread suffering from asthma and airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR) among athletes who take part in endurance sports. Its relatively late onset in many older athletes suggests to the experts that the years of … |
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New £340000 investment into asthma and allergy research at …
EurekAlert (press release) A charity operating Britain's longest-running pollen database is investing over £340000 into vital asthma and allergy research at the University of Leicester. |
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Dog-associated house dust protects against respiratory infection …
EurekAlert (press release) House dust from homes with dogs appears to protect against infection with a common respiratory virus that is associated with the development of asthma in … 7 Ways Dogs Can Help Your Health |
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