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Asthma rates double for WTC first responders
EurekAlert (press release) GREAT NECK, NY — The American Journal of Industrial Medicine recently published a study showing that World Trade Center (WTC) responders suffer from asthma at more than twice the rate of the general US population as a result of their exposure to the … |
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University Hospital First in Southeast to Offer New Treatment for Severe Asthma
The Emory Wheel Emory University Hospital has become the first hospital in the Southeast region to offer bronchial thermoplasty, a new treatment for people with severe asthma that permanently reduces the number and severity of … |
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Emory University Hospital First in Southeast to Offer Bronchial Thermoplasty …
Woodruff Health Sciences Center ATLANTA – Approximately 22 million Americans currently suffer from asthma, with 10-15 percent of that population – or over 3 million individuals – experiencing severe persistent asthma, which is difficult to control with even combined usage of … |
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Lenape girls take care of first priority
phillyBurbs.com "I have asthma and I wanted to be careful today in this weather," said Lacy, who went off at 10:25 am when the temperature was still in the high 30s. "I was worried that I would go out too fast but once we hit the middle part of the race I felt really … Lacy, Bulldogs star at cross-country sectionals | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011 … |
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Fast 50: Family Allergy & Asthma
Louisville Business First Provides allergy and asthma health care through 18 offices and one clinic in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. “We are expanding our reach further north into the Northern Kentucky community, specifically the Florence area. We will open and build this … |
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What Is The First Aid For Asthma Attack?
Oneindia Living An asthma attack is not uncommon for asthmatics but can be potentially life threatening. So it is better to be prepared for this medical emergency in whatever way possible. The first step of course is to give the person suffering from asthma first aid. … |
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Power plant linked to asthma risk
World First Travel Insurance Asthma risks from pollution have been highlighted in the Pilsen neighbourhood of Chicago through a 20-ft inflatable asthma inhaler. Climate campaigners and health experts, under the aegis of the Pilsen Elementary Community Academy, were trying to … |
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9/11 First Responders Plagued by Health Problems From Toxic Dust and Debris
ABC News Rates of cancer, PTSD, depression, asthma and other illnesses remain high among first responders to 9/11. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) For many of the nearly 50000 9/11 first responders, the wounds of the Twin … |
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Swamp fire sparks asthma advisory
World First Travel Insurance A series of swamp fires in southeastern Virginia have prompted warnings to people with respiratory illnesses such as asthma to avoid going outdoors. Britons visiting to the US state on business or holiday should take precautions, including securing … Smoke from Dismal Swamp wreaks havoc on ailments Swamp smoke drifts to Peninsula Smoke from swamp fire returns to area |
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Code Red air quality alerts issued
World First Travel Insurance People suffering from underlying health problems – such as asthma or lung disease – should be extra careful during Code Orange or Code Red days, according to health experts. The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued Code Red air quality … High heat index values, thunderstorms in today's forecast |
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