Asthma at School – Kids with Inhalers – About – News & Issues


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Asthma at School – Kids with Inhalers
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According to Nancy Sander, president of the Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, "all 50 states protect students' rights to carry and self-administer asthma medications." You typically just need a statement from your pediatrician saying
Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma InhalersU.S. News & World Report
Asthma Inhalers Banned by Some Schools Putting Children At Risk!Gather.com
Health Topics: My Asthma Wake Up CallNewsolio (blog)

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Duval Health Department Issues Advisory for Smoky Conditions – First Coast News


First Coast News

Duval Health Department Issues Advisory for Smoky Conditions
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People who suffer from asthma and other chronic respiratory or lung conditions could also see their condition worsen if they are exposed to the smoky conditions. Pay attention to local air quality reports, news coverage or health warnings related to

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Premature by 2 to 3 weeks may raise risk for health issues: Study – News-Medical.net


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Premature by 2 to 3 weeks may raise risk for health issues: Study
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By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD A new study shows that babies born even just a few weeks early are more likely to suffer from poor health, including asthma. Premature babies have always thought to be at risk of health issues but till now the health prospects
Babies born a few weeks early 'suffer health risks'The Guardian
Infancy health risk linked to early birth by researchPakTribune.com
Being born even slightly early carried greater risk of illnessNHS Choices
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City of ABQ issues high-wind health warning – KOB.com

City of ABQ issues high-wind health warning
KOB.com
People who are sensitive to blowing dust, such as those with asthma, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory and heart diseases are encouraged to limit outdoor activity. Children and older adults may also be affected by particulate pollution.
City Issues High Wind, Dust AlertAlbuquerque Journal (subscription)

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Soda Consumption Linked to COPD/Asthma – About – News & Issues


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Soda Consumption Linked to COPD/Asthma
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As published in the Journal of Respirology, researchers have actually found a link between soft drink consumption, COPD and asthma. The study consisted of 16907 participants aged 16 years and older. Self-reported data was collected between March,
Asthma connected to fizzy drinksThe Guardian
Drinking large amounts of soft drinks associated with asthma and COPDMedical Xpress
Soda Linked to Lung DiseaseMedPage Today
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Johns Hopkins Launches Study of Genetic Drivers of Asthma in Blacks – Diverse: Issues in Higher Educatio


Diverse: Issues in Higher Educatio

Johns Hopkins Launches Study of Genetic Drivers of Asthma in Blacks
Diverse: Issues in Higher Educatio
With a disproportionate share of medical research previously enrolling mainly White study participants, this Black-focused asthma research represents an essential departure. “The genetic and genomic roots are significant,” said Dr. Fernando Martinez,

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EPA Issues First National Standards for Mercury Pollution from Power Plants – news Stories


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EPA Issues First National Standards for Mercury Pollution from Power Plants
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The standards will also help prevent 130000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms and about 6300 fewer cases of acute bronchitis among children each year. The new standards are welcomed by a number of organizations, including the American Lung Association
A huge and long overdue win for public healthKansas City Star
Hope for healthier airUtility Products
EPA announces new clean air standardsLegal News Line
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