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Air quality alert , heat advisory for today
The News Journal The advisory means air pollution may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly and people suffering from heart disease, asthma and other lung diseases. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control says the … |
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Northern Alberta warned of continued poor air quality
Edmonton Journal The haze of smoke carries particulate matter that can cause health problems once inhaled, particularly in people who already have respiratory problems such as asthma, or cardiac issues. “People with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or angina should … Health officials warn: air quality low in northern Alta. |
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Asthma, heart disease share symptoms with 'out of shape'
Statesman Journal The first disease that you could be showing signs of is asthma. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute report that signs of asthma are coughing that is often unproductive (little phlegm), wheezing (a squeaky sound when you breathe), … |
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Mom wants answers from Mansfield school after son, 9, dies
Mansfield News Journal Keshan Brown died last week and his family is questioning how the school handled his asthma attack. / Submitted photo MANSFIELD — A mother has raised questions about how Newman Elementary School handled her son's asthma attack, and asks if it had been … |
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NY researchers: Cockroaches linked to kids' asthma
Wall Street Journal AP NEW YORK — Researchers say cockroach infestations may be linked to the high rate of children with asthma in certain New York City neighborhoods. Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health published their study in The … Cockroach allergens in homes associated with prevalence of childhood asthma in … NY researchers: Cockroaches linked to kids' asthma |
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Peabody Energy Says It's Victim Of Website Hoax
Wall Street Journal (BTU) said it's the latest victim of a hoax after activists launched a website and fake press release saying the coal company is offering free inhalers to children with asthma who live with 200 miles of a coal plant. Peabody says the website claims to … Spoof Site Mocks Coal Company With Promise Of Asthma Inhalers For Kids Coal Cares Site, A Brilliant Hoax of The Coal Industry Asthma Medication! Free Inhalers! Big Coal Really Cares |
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HUD awards $549000 grant to combat asthma in NYC
Wall Street Journal AP NEW YORK — The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding a $549000 grant to fight asthma in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood by improving indoor conditions in public housing projects. HUD regional coordinator Adolfo … |
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Asthma Rates Climb For Children, Adults
Wall Street Journal Some 24.6 million Americans had asthma in 2009, up from 20.3 million at the beginning of the decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Asthma, a chronic respiratory disease, … CDC: Asthma Rates on the Rise Asthma rates increasing in US, despite less smoking and decreased air … Number of Americans With Asthma Keeps Rising |
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County no longer failing on ozone
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Orange days are when ozone levels are high enough to be unhealthy for certain high-risk groups, including children and those with asthma, diabetes and lung or heart disease. During the period reviewed, Allen County had eight orange days. … Lucas County gets 'F' from lung group for smog control Local air quality gets poor grade Strict rules lift air quality |
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R. Harold Brown: Breathless – Let the asthma blame games begin
Marietta Daily Journal It's more likely to be an indictment of industry, power plants and Georgians' lifestyle choices (driving) for “asthma-causing pollution.” This criticism happens every year as the May-September “Ozone Season” arrives. Newspapers tie high ozone days to … |
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