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High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation for asthma and chronic obstructive …
7thSpace Interactive (press release) The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of HFCWO early in the treatment of adults hospitalized for acute asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Randomized, multi-center, double-masked phase II clinical trial of … |
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Is the CRRA's Garbage-Burning Plant Contributing to Hartford's Alarmingly High …
Hartford Advocate One environmental group in Hartford is now demanding the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority shut down part of its last garbage-burning plant, accusing it of contributing to the city's sickeningly high (41 percent) rate of childhood asthma. … |
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Media round-up: new asthma treatment developed; type 2 diabetes linked to high …
Chemist+Druggist Delayed asthma attacks that can occur several hours after exposure to allergens could be prevented with a new treatment, the Independent reports. The BBC also covers this story. Researchers in the US have identified how a high-fat diet … |
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Bellevue Council President Responds To High Asthma Numbers In Students
WTAE Pittsburgh Last month, Team 4's Jim Parsons reported that 37 percent of students in the Northgate School District have asthma, according to information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. "I was absolutely stunned, and I thought something needs to be done … |
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 Yahoo! Sports |
Managing asthma in high school athletics
Yahoo! Sports Contributor Network 12 minutes ago Whether you play football, soccer or run track and field, participating in high school athletics if you have an asthma diagnosis requires special considerations. Asthma causes symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of … |
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 Mother Nature Network |
Gene Linked to High Asthma Risk in African-Americans Discovered
International Business Times Researchers found a gene, PYHIN1, and its variations may account for a large proportion of asthma risk in people of African descent. In particular, one polymorphism of the gene was 34 percent more likely found in African-American and Afro-Caribbean … Asthma Gene Unique To African Americans Asthma gene discovered unique to African-Americans Asthma gene found in African Americans |
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Sunset High student's project on asthma wins scholarship at Google Science Fair
OregonLive.com The Sunset High School junior presented her research on asthma to some of the top scientists in the world. Now that Naomi Shah is one of the top three international Google Science Fair winners, maybe President Obama will finally take notice. … |
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High temps bring poor air quality to region
Greenwich Time But those with asthma problems and other medical conditions can also be affected by poor air quality, which often increases with high temperatures, according to local medical experts. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection … Oppressive heat leading to air quality issues in state |
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Children With Asthma Are at High Risk for Flu Complications
Medscape June 8, 2011 — A new analysis shows that children with asthma are at high risk for complications and death from influenza and underscores the importance of vaccination for this population, investigators say in an article published online June 6 in … Asthma and Flu |
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High ozone levels expected tomorrow
Evansville Courier & Press By Staff Report Area residents with respiratory diseases such as asthma, as well as children and active adults, are being urged to avoid prolonged exertion outside tomorrow to avoid the unhealthy affects of ozone pollution. … |
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