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Pet advice: Not treating feline asthma is dangerous to cat
Miami Herald Q: My cat Mindy has just been diagnosed with asthma, of all things. I didn't even know cats could get this. It doesn't seem to bother her much, but she does cough a lot. The worst part is that the treatment is really expensive. What happens if I don't … |
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Exercise May Alleviate Severe Asthma Symptoms
University Herald "People with asthma are often worried about exercising as they fear it may trigger their symptoms; however this study gives us more evidence that exercise can actually be beneficial for people with asthma," Andrew Proctor, director of advice and … |
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Asthma visits rising among kids in California emergency rooms
Monterey County Herald Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18 percent for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6 percent for children under 5 from 2005 to 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by county. |
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Miami Herald |
Girl recovering from critical asthma attack launches foundation to raise awareness
Miami Herald When Ashley Marie Hierrezuelo, 12, left her dance practice three months ago, she didn't feel well and asked to go to the hospital. Her parents figured it was another asthma attack that could be easily dealt with. But upon their arrival at the hospital … |
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University Herald |
Soy May Be Ineffective In Asthma Care
University Herald While analyzing the results of a study on diet and asthma, Smith and colleagues previously noticed that asthmatics taking soy isoflavone had better lung functioning than their counterparts. The soy supplement was able to increase blood levels of the … Soy supplements don't cure asthma, says study Soy supplements do not appear to improve asthma |
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Huntington Herald Dispatch |
Camp for kids with asthma marks 25 years
Huntington Herald Dispatch BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Camp Catch Your Breath has opportunities for you to sponsor a child or children to attend the week-long asthma camp. The cost to send a child to camp is $70. Typically about 75 percent of the camp's applicants express a need, and … |
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Opportunity Council programs help fight impacts of asthma
Bellingham Herald May is Asthma Awareness Month, a good time to remind ourselves that homes and other buildings can encourage good health – or they can make us sick. Mold, dust, harmful chemicals and other irritants are common in many homes. Because most of us … |
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Health District can help people avoid asthma triggers
Shelton Herald Asthma can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, according to the Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD), which serves Shelton. Although asthma cannot be cured, it is possible to manage asthma to reduce and prevent asthma … |
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Tips to avoid asthma triggers listed for Asthma Awareness Month – May
The Sylva Herald “An asthma attack can be frightening and can even be life-threatening,” said Melissa McKnight, health education supervisor for the Jackson County Department of Public Health. “Avoiding triggers like secondhand smoke can keep a child with asthma out of … |
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University Herald |
Domestic Violence, Drug Problems May Increase Asthma Risk In Children
University Herald "What surprised us was that among the children who had been exposed to five or more adverse childhood experiences, 25 percent of parents or guardians reported that their child had an asthma diagnosis — compared with only 12 percent for those with zero … |
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