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 Philadelphia Inquirer |
Asthma drugs: What every parent should know
Philadelphia Inquirer by Gary A. Emmett, MD My last blog was about Stefon, a teenager who did not really understand when he was in trouble with his asthma or how asthma medicines could help him. This blog is about those medications – and how to use them. First, some basics. |
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For Some Children, Every Day Is Asthma Day
Huffington Post World Asthma Day provides an opportunity to stop to consider the challenges of combating a disease that affects almost 7 million children in the United States. But for some children and their families, every day is asthma day. Philips raises awareness on management of asthma |
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 Pediatric SuperSite |
Every Allergy Season Is The Worst Season Ever!
MSN Health & Fitness So should we expect each spring allergy season to be worse than the last, in an eternal one-upmanship that sends us running for the tissue box or the asthma inhaler? Probably so. And the pattern could hold true for fall allergies as well. World Allergy Societies Join Forces for a Louder Voice Amish farm kids have lower asthma, allergy risk Spring allergies arrive sooner, will last longer |
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 Care2.com |
5 Things Every Mom Wants
Care2.com While the tendency to develop asthma can be inherited, other environmental factors such as air pollution and automobile emissions can also cause the onset of asthma. The oldest of our four kids has been living with asthma since he was diagnosed in … EPA Funding To Pay For Cleaner Engines On NJ-NY Ferries Are We Winning the War on Air Pollution? Voluntary Burn Ban |
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GPS Inhaler Tracks Your Every Asthma Attack
PCWorld [Photo: Asthmapolis]Asthma is a very common inflammatory condition that apparently affects around 300 million people around the world at one time. The attacks can also pretty annoying if you have it, … |
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Asthma Fair: Every Breath Should Be a Healthy Breath
dBusinessNews Triangle (press release) Triangle – In celebration of World Asthma Day and Asthma Awareness Month, the Wake County Asthma Coalition is hosting an educational Asthma Fair. Families with asthmatic children and / or adults are invited to attend and learn how to “Take Control” of … |
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Mild asthma might not need to be treated every day: Study
Indian Express A new study by US researchers suggests that mild asthma might not need to be treated daily, but take it with a pinch of salt!. A "preventer" inhaler containing corticosteroid is part of many asthma sufferers' daily routine, but it can result in reduced … |
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 San Francisco Chronicle (blog) |
Prescriptions: Every Breath You Take
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) And as our health has improved in some ways, it's decreased in others – the prevalence of asthma increased approximately 4 percent a year between 1980 and … |
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Chippewa Valley cuts classroom cleanings to every other day
Board member warns ‘playground of germs’ possible
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Risk of illness increases with every added pound
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) The number of Utahns considered obese continues to inch upward, and for the first time, we know how their risk of illness rises with each additional pound. The Utah Department of Health just completed a study showing obesity has a dramatic impact on the overall poor health of Utahns. This is the first time the health department has divided the obese category into …
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