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Jersey City student died in her mother's arms after asthma attack; 'everyone …
NJ.com Aris Turner's grieving parents recalled their daughter today as a beautiful, loving, and intelligent young woman. The 14-year-old eight-grader died on May 22 at home when she suffered a heart attack after what her parents described as a bad asthma attack. |
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Study: Newark children more likely to have asthma
News 12 New Jersey A new study shows high asthma numbers for children in Newark, and as a result families are questioning the air quality. The study shows that Newark children are three times more likely to have asthma, especially near the city's Ironbound neighborhood, … |
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NJ gets high marks for asthma policies
New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio Eight states, including New Jersey, and the District of Columbia are named in the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's State Honor Roll report for their leadership and progress on policies protecting students with asthma and allergies. The report … |
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Fourth grader hits back at asthma
South Jersey Local News SHAMONG—In May, as part of the Burlington County “Health Starts Here” program, the Health Department launched an “Asthma Awareness Month” poster contest, open to pupils between third and eighth grades in all county schools. Students were urged to … |
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Asthma rates drop but experts not breathing easier
New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio NEW YORK (AP) — A new survey suggests asthma in the U.S. may finally be on the decline. But the results are so surprising that health officials are cautious about claiming a downturn. “I wouldn't say it's good news – yet,” said the study's lead author … |
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September Could Be Tough for Child Asthma Sufferers [AUDIO]
New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio In fact, clinical studies have shown the greatest number of hospitalizations as a result of asthma occur in the weeks after Labor Day. Most asthma in children is caused by allergies. “90 percent of the triggers of asthma in children is allergies, which … |
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American Lung Association in New Jersey Helps Students with Asthma Return to …
Atlantic Highlands Herald BRIDGEWATER, NJ –As summer winds down, families across New Jersey are beginning to prepare for the new school year. A new school environment can sometimes be difficult for children with asthma. This back-to-school season, the American Lung … |
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Asthma no longer an issue as Mount Olive student accepted to West Point
New Jersey Hills But Thomlinson did not want to let go of his dream since childhood and he re-applied to West Point and was accepted this year after tests showed his asthma was no longer a hindrance, he said. Thomlinson said he recalled how he felt after he was … |
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American Lung Association In New Jersey Stresses Back-to-School Checklist …
ParamusPost.com “It's important that parents of students with asthma first consider their child's health and the time they spend under the supervision of school personnel and the school environment in preparing their child to go back to school,” said Albert Rizzo, M.D … |
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2012 Allergy Season Likely To Last Longer [AUDIO]
New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio And a lot of what allergy and asthma sufferers ill deal with can be pinned on the darker side of that mild winter we have been telling you so much about. Since mother nature was given the opportunity to put the state into an early…some would say … Spring is Here Early and so are Allergies Warm Weather Brings Out Allergy Symptoms Allergy season's early start caused by weak winter, experts warn |
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