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Eating more fibre could help treat symptoms of asthma, scientists say
The Independent The team from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, suggested that a fatty acid supplement pill could also be used as an effective treatment for asthma, if a diet change is out of the question. Dr Benjamin Marsland, one of the co-authors of the … |
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Pilot program to fight asthma in area launched
The Independent The Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids initiative will test the effectiveness of using established healthy homes assessments to identify and reduce known environmental triggers of asthma. The program will be administered in partnership with the non-profit … |
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Scientists discover protein that helps trigger allergic asthma
The Independent Allergic asthma is often marked by symptoms like difficulty drawing breath, wheezing and coughing, and can be trigged by different factors in the environment such as dust, mold or animals. Co-author David Corry explained that "asthma is part of a … |
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Exposed: Edward Erin, the doctor whose faked asthma drug test results proved …
The Independent From 2004 to 2006, three-quarters of 309 patients with severe and uncontrolled asthma who had volunteered to take part were given the drug, known as Golimumab, in three different strengths; the rest were on placebos. Dr Sally Wenzel, professor of … |
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Myriad resources out there for asthma sufferers
Sampson Independent The American Lung Association has a number of resources and online tools to support the asthma safety efforts of school personnel, community volunteers, parents and caretakers. The services of the National Asthma Control Program at the Centers for … |
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An asthma action plan
Sampson Independent (Editor's note: May is Asthma Awareness Month and this is Part 3 in a series provided by Chi Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has partnered with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development … |
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Cleaner air will help reduce childhood asthma – Independent Record
Helena Independent Record The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a healthy air standard that would prevent tens of thousands of asthma attacks by cleaning up gasoline and emissions from cars and light trucks. Predictably, Big Oil has already declared the public … Traffic-related pollutants exacerbate asthma in pregnant women A Look Toward Dangerous Summer Air with Asthma Awareness Month |
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Triggers to watch for with asthma attacks
Sampson Independent Asthma is a chronic disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure. It cannot be cured. This means once you develop asthma you are likely to have it for a lifetime. Even when you are feeling fine with no symptoms it is still there and can flare up at … |
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Wheezing? Asthma screening May 15
Aitkin Independent Age May is Asthma Awareness Month, a time when people begin spending more time outdoors where pollen, mold, and other airborne substances can trigger asthma attacks. Riverwood Healthcare Center and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and … Many Children With Asthma Remain Undiagnosed |
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May is Asthma Awareness Month
Aitkin Independent Age Asthma is a chronic disease affecting the lungs. The breathing tubes become narrow, causing shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing or wheezing. Each day nine people in the United States die from asthma and it is the most chronic condition among … |
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