National Healthy Homes Conference to Address Risks from Asthma to Bedbugs – PR-USA.net (press release)

National Healthy Homes Conference to Address Risks from Asthma to Bedbugs
PR-USA.net (press release)
Asthma, lead poisoning, house fires, falls and drowning in bathtubs are just a few of the hazards that families face. For example, studies find that mold, cockroaches and dust mites trigger more than 4.5 million cases of asthma each year, costing $3.5

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National Healthy Homes Conference to Address Risks from Asthma to Bedbugs – PR Newswire (press release)

National Healthy Homes Conference to Address Risks from Asthma to Bedbugs
PR Newswire (press release)
Asthma, lead poisoning, house fires, falls and drowning in bathtubs are just a few of the hazards that families face. For example, studies find that mold, cockroaches and dust mites trigger more than 4.5 million cases of asthma each year, costing $3.5

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Little Things Can Fix a Big Problem on National Healthy Schools Day – Huffington Post (blog)

Little Things Can Fix a Big Problem on National Healthy Schools Day
Huffington Post (blog)
Regular attendance is a key indicator of a child's success in school and the Centers for Disease Control reports that asthma is the number one cause of absenteeism for American schoolchildren. Poor indoor air quality in schools, however, contributes to

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A healthy environment is important to latinos – Chronicle-Telegram


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A healthy environment is important to latinos
Chronicle-Telegram
This translates into shorter life spans: Latinos are three times as likely as whites to die from asthma. Latino children are also 60 percent more at risk than white children to have asthma attacks. The following table illustrates the risks Latinos face
Air pollution protections are good for economy, public healthChillicothe Gazette
Newly proposed EPA environmental rules discussed at LMHSMain Line

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Sharing musical instruments not always healthy for kids – Toronto Star


Los Angeles Times

Sharing musical instruments not always healthy for kids
Toronto Star
A Chicago dentist examined brass and woodwind instruments shared by school students and found them laden with bacteria, mold and yeast that can cause asthma, skin infections and illness. By Andrea Gordon Living Reporter Attention budding trumpet and
Harmful Bacteria Found On School Band InstrumentsWDIV Detroit
Kids' musical instruments booming with bacteriaLos Angeles Times

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Sharing music not always healthy – Toronto Star


Los Angeles Times

Sharing music not always healthy
Toronto Star
A Chicago dentist examined brass and woodwind instruments shared by school students and found them laden with bacteria, mold and yeast that can cause asthma, skin infections and illness. By Andrea Gordon Living Reporter Attention budding trumpet and
Harmful Bacteria Found On School Band InstrumentsWDIV Detroit
Kids' musical instruments booming with bacteriaLos Angeles Times

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Asthma Fair: Every Breath Should Be a Healthy Breath – dBusinessNews Triangle (press release)

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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Asthma and Allergies and their Effects on Making your Bedroom Healthy – PR Web (press release)

Asthma and Allergies and their Effects on Making your Bedroom Healthy
PR Web (press release)
Following on from the great success of the International Homewares show in Chicago, Michael Breshgold, the USA Sales Manager for the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program, will be attending Spring Market week in New York City from March 13

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Healthy Air Tip of the Month: Beware indoor air – Fond du Lac Reporter


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Healthy Air Tip of the Month: Beware indoor air
Fond du Lac Reporter
Individuals with asthma or allergies are particularly susceptible to certain triggers, although all people can be affected to some degree.
Food Allergy? Be Careful Whom You Kiss on Valentine's DayOpposing Views
Seasonal allergies follow rain and windSan Bernardino Sun
Start spring allergy treatment nowCharlotte Observer

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