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December 13, 2011

Does Utah’s air quality lead to more sicknesses? – KSL-TV

Does Utah's air quality lead to more sicknesses?
KSL-TV
A recent survey from the Utah Department of Health shows asthma rates actually double the national average for southern Utahns. And some wonder if the poor air quality has anything to do with the increase asthma rates. Cherise Udall moved to Utah six …
Murky inversion ugly to look at but not likely to cause health problems yetDeseret News
Staying healthy when Utah's air is badABC 4
Soupy skies to muck up northern Utah air through midweekSalt Lake Tribune

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August 18, 2011

Mold in infants’ homes can lead to asthma development – ModernMedicine

Mold in infants' homes can lead to asthma development
ModernMedicine
Mold exposure during infancy increases asthma risk, according to a new study, and new parents should be warned to repair water damage or other problems in their homes that could lead to development of mold. "Early life exposure to mold seems to play a …

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August 16, 2011

Mold in the Home May Lead to Childhood Asthma – EmpowHer

Mold in the Home May Lead to Childhood Asthma
EmpowHer
Asthma is one of the most common on-going diseases among children. In 2009, an estimated 7.1 million children under 18 had asthma and statistics show that the number of children around the world with …

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July 19, 2011

Does Prenatal Depression Lead to Children’s Asthma? – ParentDish

Does Prenatal Depression Lead to Children's Asthma?
ParentDish
In the study, published in the July issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, researchers studied the link between depressed mothers and wheezing children in low-income, urban environments. Turns out no one breathes easy when Mama is …

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July 12, 2011

Prenatal stress might lead to asthma in kids – Nurse.com

Prenatal stress might lead to asthma in kids
Nurse.com
Anxiety, stress and depression during pregnancy may lead to a greater risk of asthma for children, according to Columbia University researchers. "Approximately 70% of mothers who said they experienced high levels of anxiety or depression while they …
Anxiety, depression in pregnancy may raise kids' asthma riskTehran Times

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June 23, 2011

Asthma Treatment Can Lead to Osteoporosis – EmpowHer

Asthma Treatment Can Lead to Osteoporosis
EmpowHer
If you have asthma, you may be at increased risk of developing the bone disease osteoporosis. Asthma is a chronic condition that makes breathing difficult. During an asthma attack, tissues inside the …

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June 18, 2011

Increased immunity to colds may lead to worse asthma flare-ups – HealthJockey.com

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Increased immunity to colds may lead to worse asthma flare-ups
HealthJockey.com
But this method of warding off cold may not be the best one for asthma patients. A new University of Michigan research suggests that tempering immune response instead of improving it could possibly be a better way of combating cold symptoms in asthma …

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June 14, 2011

Asthmatic Children Can Lead A Normal Life – Bernama

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Asthmatic Children Can Lead A Normal Life
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) — Parents of children with asthma need not worry, since asthmatics have as much of a chance to live a normal and active life, as other children. However, this requires proper care for these …
Get rid of the mould in your homeIndependent Online

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June 2, 2011

Antibiotics for Asthma May Lead to Resistance – EmpowHer

Antibiotics for Asthma May Lead to Resistance
EmpowHer
If your child has asthma, it may seem like a natural request to ask your doctor to prescribe an antibiotic. But a recent study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco showed that …

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May 28, 2011

School Nurses lead the charge in Asthma Awareness during May’s Asthma … – NorthFulton.com

School Nurses lead the charge in Asthma Awareness during May's Asthma …
NorthFulton.com
Georgia school nurses are leading the way to remove asthma triggers from schools. The nurses are developing action plans to safeguard children with asthma and to educate teachers, staff and parents about the symptoms and treatment of this potentially …

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