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Amish lifestyle may reduce likelihood of asthma, study says
Lancaster Newspapers The specific study on asthma was prompted when researchers at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center wanted to collaborate with F&M and examine the data in more detail. Money for this came from tobacco-lawsuit settlement funds, Miller said. |
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Asthma and eczema: signs of the atopic march
Lancaster Newspapers Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in … |
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Doctors examine link between asthma and eczema
Lancaster Newspapers Dr. Mark Gibbs of Dermatology Associates of Lancaster, 1650 Crooked Oak Drive, explains that eczema can be traced to genetic causes. A mutation in the filaggrin gene leads to defects in the skin barrier that allow allergens and other microbes to breach … |
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With proper treatment, athletes with asthma can do it all
Lancaster Eagle Gazette Jordan Adkins runs through the woods during cross country practice at Highland High School in October. The Scots seventh-grader suffers from allergy-induced asthma. / Daniel Melograna/CentralOhio.com … |
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Few signups, so asthma Olympics canceled
Lancaster Newspapers Organizers of the Lancaster Asthma Olympics took a breather this year. The event, sponsored by the American Lung Association, was scheduled Sunday afternoon at the Lancaster Rec Center, 525 Fairview Ave. But people who showed up for the fun went … |
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Breath of fresh air for kids with asthma
Lancaster Newspapers When 11-year-old Neo Berling-Albright takes off on the 50-yard dash and catapults a football across Lancaster Recreation Center on Sunday, May 5, he's got a better chance at taking first, second or third place than if he were at a school sporting event. |
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Tragic asthma death of 'bubbly' girl
Lancaster Today Last March, 12-year-old Chloe collapsed at the family home at Barley Cop Lane, Lancaster and later died in hospital after a massive asthma attack. The loss of her beautiful daughter has left a gaping hole in the lives of Wendy and her family. “Chloe … |
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Healthy update: Asthma and allergy tips help you find relief
Lancaster Eagle Gazette LANCASTER — More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma. In addition, asthma is a leading cause of hospital emergency department visits and school absenteeism, and it also is the cause of 3500 annual deaths. Climate change is making allergies worse Sneezy, wheezy season Mylan Specialty L.P. Commemorates 15th Annual Food Allergy Awareness Week |
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Walking (and running) on air
Lancaster Newspapers Children living with asthma can experience all this. And their parents can struggle to find the balance between being over-protective worriers and letting their kids be kids. But on Saturday morning, at the Bright Side Baptist Opportunity Center, … |
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Red Cross workers reflect on Sept. 11
Lancaster Eagle Gazette "She had asthma and didn't want to go to sleep because of her nightmares." Sullivan said they found out the woman had been working in a fast food restaurant at the base of one of the towers. "The building collapsed around her, and she had to crawl out … |
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