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Though Termed Controllable, Asthma Still Breathes Fire on Women
The New Indian Express When the incidence of death due to asthma is 1.1 per one lakh in men, it is as high as 1.6 in women. Besides, the doctors testify that women are being hospitalised at a higher rate of about 19 per one lakh as against 14 in men in the state. This … |
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Colby Fire smoke, ash wreaks havoc for South Bay allergy, asthma sufferers
Daily Breeze “I can tell you that we are seeing more asthma patients than we were seeing before (the fire),” said Dr. Allan Singer, a Torrance allergist. Patients started calling the allergy clinic at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Harbor City when the plume … Colby Fire: How to keep yourself safe from wildfire smoke, an air quality FAQ Colby Fire Prompts Smoke Advisory Warnings in Affected Areas Colby fire northeast of Los Angeles prompts air-quality alert |
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Rim Fire Causing Asthma Flareups Hundreds Of Miles Away From Blaze
CBS Local SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Many people with asthma visiting near the Rim Fire are cutting their vacations short because of all the smoke. But it's not just people near the fire having breathing issues—those problems are being felt hundreds of miles away. |
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Heavy Traffic Pollution, Wood Fire Smoke May Worsen Asthma Symptoms
Huffington Post Researchers from the University of Melbourne found that heavy traffic pollution seemed to increase asthma symptoms by 80 percent and smoke from wood fires seemed to increase symptoms by 11 percent among people with the condition. "These findings … Never assessed environmental factors increase adult asthma Asthma sufferers exposed to heavy traffic pollution or wood smoke experience … Pollution worsens asthma symptoms |
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East Windsor fire damages condominium, firefighter suffers asthma attack
Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com EAST WINDSOR — A fire gutted a condominium this morning and sent a firefighter to the hospital after he suffered an asthma attack. The 10:35 a.m. blaze in a condominium on Washington Court started on the first floor and spread to the second floor and … |
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Dallas Fire Rescue investigates handling of asthma attack patient
Dallas Morning News (blog) Dallas Fire Rescue confirmed that it has opened an investigation into the handling of an asthma patient during an emergency. Clarence Gray asked his wife to call an ambulance Dec. 7 because he wasn't feeling well. He was having an asthma attack and … Wife: Slow EMS response nearly killed husband |
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Fire smoke can exacerbate asthma, COPD
Rapid City Journal She was diagnosed with asthma in 1985 and more recently with vocal cord dysfunction, a condition that causes her vocal cords to constrict, blocking the flow of air to the lungs. Rasmussen said her asthma is caused not by allergies, but from irritants … |
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Prince George's County fire officials warn residents of heat, poor air quality
Washington Post That means active children and adults and those with lung diseases such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Sunlight and heat combined with emissions from vehicles, power plants and other sources raise ozone levels, creating unhealthy … Keep Children Safe During Summer Smog Season Code Orange Air Quality Alert TODAY Athlete alert: orange air quality day in Milwaukee on Sunday |
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Residents urged to monitor outdoor, indoor air quality as Old Town fire is …
The Coloradoan This week being National Respiratory Week, Cindy Coopersmith, a respiratory therapist and asthma educator with Poudre Valley Health System, encouraged people to watch the outdoor air quality and maintain healthy indoor air conditions at home. … |
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Dismal Swamp Fire Smoke Returns
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily Code Orange: Active children and adults, and people with heart or lung disease (including asthma) should limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. Code Red: Active children and adults should limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. … |
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