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Asthma Sufferers Could Benefit From New Discovery
Medical News Today A new fundamental cause of severe asthma has been discovered by researchers at the University of Bath's Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, this finding could help develop a new treatment that could potentially prevent the 1100 asthma-related deaths … |
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Protect Yourself from the Flu, Especially if You Have Asthma
EmpowHer If you have asthma, getting the flu can also mean more frequent and more severe asthma attacks while you are sick. Here's what you need to know to protect your health during flu season. The flu or influenza is a respiratory illness that can be caused … Over 65s be warned: We are facing worst winter flu outbreak in years Door County Public Health Department plans flu vaccine clinics in October Get prepared for flu season |
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Asthma Patients are less likely to die from Swine Flu
Ivanhoe (Ivanhoe Newswire) — People with asthma who are admitted to hospital with pandemic influenza H1N1 (swine flu) are half as likely to die or require intensive care than those without asthma, according to this study. The study found that, despite asthma … Fewer asthmatics die of swine flu Dr. John K. Lee: Why it's important to make time for a flu shot |
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People hospitalized with asthma 'less likely to die from swine flu'
EurekAlert (press release) Amsterdam, The Netherlands: People with asthma who are admitted to hospital with pandemic influenza H1N1 (swine flu) are half as likely to die or require intensive care than those without asthma, according to new research. … |
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FDA bans CFCs in some inhalers from next year
Reuters (Reuters) – Health officials are banning the only asthma inhaler sold over the counter in the United States starting from next year to prevent the use of products that harm the environment. The Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that … End Is Nigh For Over-The-Counter Inhalers That Eat The Ozone Layer FDA phases out inhaler due to environmental impact FDA Finalizing Phase-Out Of CFC-Using Inhalers |
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Study: Latinos Face Major Health Risks from Delays of EPA Air Pollution Rules
MarketWatch (press release) As of 2008, 4.7 million Hispanics had been diagnosed with asthma. In their lifetime, Latinos are three times more likely to die from asthma than other racial or ethnic groups. Exposure to air pollution can aggravate preexisting health problems … Study to Show Half of Hispanic Americans are at Risk From Breathing Unhealthy air |
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High asthma rate in Fulham and Hammersmith prompts action from health chiefs
Fulham Chronicle Hospital admissions among children for breathing-related disorders like asthma have increased in west London over the past three years. Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster all saw rises, with 145 Hammersmith … |
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New sites best set away from busy roads
Vancouver Sun The report cites a "growing body of scientific literature" that shows people living near freeways and major roads have a higher risk of developing health problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia and heart disease. … |
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Children with Obesity Suffer From More Asthma Attacks, Use More Drugs [Study]
The Inquisitr In the United States nearly 34.1 million Americans currently suffer from Asthma with 300 million sufferers worldwide, while 250000 people around the world die each year because of asthma related attacks. According to a recent study one group most at … |
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Treating Ground Zero illnesses; treating the heroes of 9/11 from asthma to PTSD
New York Daily News "After many consistent studies, we've now identified a number of conditions, ranging from chronic asthma and sinusitis to posttraumatic stress disorder, as World Trade Center-related illnesses," says Crane. A study published just last week also … |
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