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Study shows race, ethnicity and poverty impact childhood asthma more than …
West Hawaii Today For more than 50 years, researchers have described childhood asthma as a plague of the inner city — urban areas where 20 percent or more of the population lives below the poverty line. But a new study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University … |
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Asthma a growing issue in Hawaii, doctors say
Hawaii News Now More >> 25000 adults and children in Hawaii suffer from asthma. The effects can be debilitating – causing trips to the ER and absenteeism at work and school. This month, doctors are advising people to get checked if they've had prolonged bouts of … |
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No more over-the-counter option for asthma sufferers
Hawaii News Now HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An alert for all the asthma sufferers out there. By December 31st, your over-the-counter option for asthma relief comes to an end. Primatene Mist, the only OTC inhaler will be off store shelves for … |
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Hawaii revises volcano SO2 advisory for Big Island
Big Island Video News HONOLULU – In response to EPA's new 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) standard of 75 ppb, the Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) has revised its advisory levels to be more protective of people with asthma. The new advisory levels can be found on the … Health Officials Revise Sulfur Dioxide Advisories |
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