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KAKE |
STUDY: Farm kids less likely to develop asthma
KAKE WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — Research shows that children that grow up on farms and in rural communities are less likely to develop asthma and allergies. Dr. Thomas Scott of Via Christi Clinic in Wichita says the study supports an idea that people are over … |
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Popular Science |
A Breath Monitor For Kids With Asthma
Popular Science When a child with asthma goes to the doctor, he or she can breathe into a device that tests lung strength. But that doesn't track the child's day-to-day ability to breathe. So Knox Medical Diagnostics is developing a home version of the device that … |
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Nebraska Radio Network |
Study: Nebraska is failing kids with asthma and allergies
Nebraska Radio Network Larissa Kaczaniuk, advocacy and outreach manager for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, says they study 23 core standards and any states that match 18 of those standards are put on the Honor Roll. This year, Nebraska only checked off 11 … |
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Medical Xpress |
Obesity worsens lung function for kids, young people with asthma
Medical Xpress Robert Strunk, MD, examines LeBron Reed, a patient with asthma. Strunk, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, led a study showing the importance of children with asthma maintaining healthy weight as they grow into young adults … |
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Youth Health Magzine |
Living with a Smoker Makes Asthmatic Kids Worse
Youth Health Magzine The team performed what is called a meta-analysis of data from 25 studies of asthmatic children. Those studies included a total of more than 430,000 children. The review found that children with asthma who were also exposed to second-hand smoke were … |
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Washington University in St. Louis News |
In kids, young adults with asthma, pay attention to weight gain
Washington University in St. Louis News Robert Strunk, MD, examines LeBron Reed, a patient with asthma. Strunk, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, led a study showing the importance of children with asthma maintaining healthy weight as they grow into young adults. |
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Breathe deep: Parents can get free asthma screening for kids
Sacramento Bee In an effort to get more Sacramento school children tested and help their families manage the condition, a mobile asthma screening clinic is opening Wednesday evening to serve up to 150 families on a first-come, first-serve basis. At the free event … |
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San Angelo Standard Times |
Exposure to secondhand smoke doubles hospitalization for kids with asthma
San Angelo Standard Times ROCHESTER, Minn. — The risk for hospitalization doubles for kids with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a study led by Mayo Clinic Children's Research Center. “The results of this review serve as a reminder to parents of just … |
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Albuquerque Journal |
Exposure to secondhand smoke doubles hospitalization for kids with asthma
Albuquerque Journal ROCHESTER, Minn. – The risk for hospitalization doubles for kids with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a study led by Mayo Clinic Children's Research Center. “The results of this review serve as a reminder to parents of just how … |
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Nature World Report |
(Video) Stunted growth seen in kids treated for asthma as babies
Nature World Report A report presented by 54th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting unveiled the study results. Finnish researchers suggested that infants given asthma medications during their first 2 years of age have a risk of stunted growth in … Asthma steroids 'could stunt growth' Asthma medication stunts growth among infants: Finnish Research Is your child taking asthma steroids? Researchers says Asthma medications … |
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