Breathe Well Live Well
Health24 |
Many parents lack info about kids' asthma meds
Health24 A survey of parents of 740 children with probable persistent asthma found just 49 percent knew what kind of medication their child was prescribed and how often to use it. Following recommended guidelines is key to controlling asthma symptoms, experts say. |
View full post on asthma – Google News
|
Lack of asthma testing could risk the careers of young footballers
HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog) Teenagers who play in elite youth football leagues could be jeopardising their health and sporting potential because they aren't getting tested for asthma early in their career, suggests Brunel University London exercise and respiratory physiologist, … |
View full post on asthma – Google News
University Herald |
Lack of Ventilation in Gas Stove Kitchens Increases Asthma Risk in Children, Study
University Herald "In homes where a gas stove was used without venting, the prevalence of asthma and wheezing is higher than in homes where a gas stove was used with ventilation," said Ellen Smit, an associate professor in the College of Public Health and Human … |
View full post on asthma – Google News
Science World Report |
Study Links Childhood Asthma to Lack of Ventilation for Gas Stoves
Science World Report "In homes where a gas stove was used without venting, the prevalence of asthma and wheezing is higher than in homes where a gas stove was used with ventilation," said Ellen Smit, an associate professor in the College of Public Health and Human … New OSU study shows association between gas kitchen stove ventilation and … Childhood asthma linked to poor ventilation of gas stoves Cooking gas stoves at home associated with childhood asthma |
View full post on asthma – Google News
Medical Xpress |
Childhood asthma linked to lack of ventilation for gas stoves
Medical Xpress "In homes where a gas stove was used without venting, the prevalence of asthma and wheezing is higher than in homes where a gas stove was used with ventilation," said Ellen Smit, an associate professor in the College of Public Health and Human … Where am I? > Home > Pollution > It's important to ventilate if… |
View full post on asthma – Google News
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 |
View full post on asthma – Google News
Headlines & Global News |
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 |
View full post on asthma – Google News
Fox News |
Most asthmatic kids lack health management plans at school
Fox News 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 … |
View full post on asthma – Google News
|
Children with asthma who lack primary care are at high risk for hospitalization
Star Local Media According to experts at Children's Medical Center Dallas, the first line of defense are the primary care physicians who offer “medical homes” for children with asthma, providing ongoing, coordinated care and assistance in the management and control of … |
View full post on asthma – Google News
|
Children with Asthma Who Lack Primary Care Are at High Risk for Hospitalization
MarketWatch DALLAS, May 19, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood and one of the leading reasons for emergency room visits, yet severe attacks leading to hospitalization often are avoidable. According to experts at … Higher health insurance cost-sharing impacts asthma care for low-income kids Low income, higher cost-sharing posed barriers to children's asthma care |
View full post on asthma – Google News