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Study: Kids' asthma rates quiet down after earlier increase
KSL.com CHICAGO (AP) — Asthma rates in U.S. children have quieted down after a decades-long increase, a government study found, and researchers are trying to pinpoint reasons that would explain the trend. A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and … Asthma Prevalence Rising Among Poorer, Older Children Asthma rates are starting to fall — just not for the poorest kids |
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Kids' asthma rates quiet down after earlier increase: Study
KSL.com CHICAGO (AP) — Asthma rates in U.S. children have quieted down after a decades-long increase, a government study found, and researchers are trying to pinpoint reasons that would explain the trend. A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and … |
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Schoolkids can thrive with chronic conditions like asthma
KSL.com Insulin and syringes: check. EpiPen: check. Gluten-free treat: check. Nut-free snack: check. According to the National Health, Lung and Blood Institute, "chronic conditions affect at least 10 to 15 percent of American children." While allergies and … |
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Middle schoolers save friend's life during asthma attack
KSL.com SPANISH FORK — Four 6th graders at Sierra Bonita Elementary School are being called heroes. In the middle of recess, one of their classmates had an asthma attack. On Monday, October 20, Eric Record, Bradley Baadsgaard, Kobe Peterson and Kai … |
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New thermal treatment reduces asthma attacks
ksl.com SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah hospital is offering a novel heat therapy designed to prevent asthma attacks. The treatment reduces if not stops the need for steroid medications and trips to the emergency room. Trent Aiken has had asthma most of his life both … |
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