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Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids …
WebMD Children had nearly an 80 percent increased risk of developing asthma between age 5 and 11 if their mothers were exposed during pregnancy to high levels of two phthalates (pronounced thal-ates), the researchers found. The two phthalates were … |
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Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Exposure in the womb to household chemicals known as phthalates might increase a child's future risk of developing asthma, Columbia University researchers reported in a new study. Children had nearly … |
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Environmental Health News |
Chemicals in Plastics Tied to Asthma Risk in Kids
WebMD Children had nearly an 80 percent increased risk of developing asthma between age 5 and 11 if their mothers were exposed during pregnancy to high levels of two phthalates (pronounced thal-ates), the researchers found. The two phthalates were … Plastic Chemicals During Pregnancy Linked to 70% Increased Asthma Risk Could Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk? Kids exposed in the womb to plasticizers more likely to have asthma |
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September's spike in asthma attacks: Colorado kids need back-to-school plan
The Denver Post (blog) Physicians don't know why for certain, said Dr. Monica Federico, pediatric lung specialist and director of Children's asthma program. They do think that many emergency or urgent cases could be avoided each year if asthma patients were more consistent … Women & Children's Hospital opens overflow unit to handle high number of … 171 children hospitalized in Colorado Springs for respiratory illnesses; not … Respiratory virus hits Steamboat Springs children |
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Asthma event for kids to feature Darrell Griffith
The Courier-Journal "We hope to serve about 200 children on this special day," said Dr. Stephen Houghland, chief medical officer for the Passport Health Plan, a co-sponsor of the event. "Asthma has a very real impact on people of all ages, and we're encouraging families … |
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Kids with asthma or wheezing face most danger from respiratory virus
NorthJersey.com Despite the vast amount of attention that's been focused on the danger enterovirus-68 poses to children, the reality is that for most kids, the respiratory virus wouldn't be much tougher than a bout with the common cold. About a dozen cases of the … |
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Headlines & Global News |
Most asthmatic kids lack health management plans at school
Reuters On the rare occasions when a child has died at school from an acute allergy attack or asthma attack, the children usually did not have a health management plan, or a so-called 504 Plan, on file, said Dr. Ruchi Gupta of the Center for Community Health … Schools are not Prepared to Deal with Children's Food Allergies, Asthma Too many kids with asthma, food allergies lack school emergency plans |
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Denver school for asthmatic children says 20 percent of student body had enterovirus.
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ABC News |
Enterovirus Hits Special School for Kids With Asthma
ABC News Enterovirus 68 has been sweeping through schools in 11 states this week. But a special school in Denver for mostly asthmatic children has been battling the rare virus for weeks – they just didn't know what it was called. About 20 percent of Morgridge … |
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Most Asthmatic Kids Lack Health Management Plans At School
Huffington Post (Reuters Health) – In Chicago, most kids with asthma or food allergies don't have a health management form on file at school, a new study shows. The problem is typical of other cities, too, experts say – and it puts these children at risk. On the rare … Schools are not Prepared to Deal with Children's Food Allergies, Asthma Too many kids with asthma, food allergies lack school emergency plans |
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