Asthma rates at highest level ever, CDC says – Fox News


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Asthma rates at highest level ever, CDC says
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Asthma rates in the United States increased over the past decade to their highest level ever, according to a new government report. The portion of people in the US with asthma rose from 7.3 percent in 2001 to 8.4 percent in 2010, according to the
Passive smoking worsens asthmic children`s healthZee News

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A closer look: Setting a ‘safer’ ozone level – Los Angeles Times


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A closer look: Setting a 'safer' ozone level
Los Angeles Times
In a 2010 regulatory impact analysis report, the agency estimated that setting the limit at 70 ppb would prevent about 2200 heart attacks, 23000 asthma attacks and between 1500 and 4300 premature deaths each year; a limit of 60 ppb would avert 5300
Report: higher smog risk for US LatinosMiamiHerald.com
Health, lives lost in the ozoneToledo Blade

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Ground Level Ozone Alert Issued For Colo.’s Front Range – Huffington Post

Ground Level Ozone Alert Issued For Colo.'s Front Range
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The RAQC states that ozone can trigger attacks and symptoms in the young and elderly, in individuals with pre-existing conditions, like asthma or other respiratory diseases. Ground-level ozone is formed when emissions from everyday items — such as
Ozone alert issued for Colorado's Front RangeNorthern Colorado 5

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Residents urged to be aware of ground level ozone, take preventive measures – Victoria Advocate

Residents urged to be aware of ground level ozone, take preventive measures
Victoria Advocate
Breathing air containing ozone can reduce lung function and increase respiratory symptoms, thereby aggravating asthma or other respiratory conditions. Ozone exposure also has been associated with increased susceptibility to respiratory infections,
Ozone Alert Issued for Wednesday AfternoonPatch.com

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Breathing fear as city sees high smog level – Peterborough Today

Breathing fear as city sees high smog level
Peterborough Today
PETERBOROUGH has been revealed as one of the worst affected areas for “summer smog” as the Government issues an alert for asthma sufferers over Easter. Sustained warm temperatures and little wind has caused the first smog outbreak of the year – with
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Hello, yellow: Pollen level is up – Online Athens


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Hello, yellow: Pollen level is up
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According to the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic, the pollen count reached 853 particles per cubic meter Monday – a day after the vernal equinox, when spring begins. That's in the "high" range, well above average for this time of year and the highest
Firstborn Kids Seem to Have More Food Allergies, Hay FeverBusinessWeek
Firstborn Children More Likely To Develop Food Allergies, Study SaysABC News
Moms' Use of 'the Pill' Won't Raise Kids' Asthma Risk: StudyU.S. News & World Report
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Sufficient Vitamin D Level Promotes Good Health–Study says – Seedol.com


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Sufficient Vitamin D Level Promotes Good Health–Study says
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Based on the new study, newborn who had low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop various respiratory infections like bronchitis, asthma,
Infants with Less vitamin D levels may get wheeze and catch coldTopNews United States
Expatriate Healthcare News: Low vitamin D levels in babies linked to breathing Expatriate Healthcare
Poor Vit D levels in newborns up respiratory infection RisksAhmedabad Mirror
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Asthma among young kids drops to lowest level in a decade: StatsCan – Hamilton Spectator


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Asthma among young kids drops to lowest level in a decade: StatsCan
Hamilton Spectator
TORONTO Asthma cases have dropped among two- to seven-year-olds to their lowest level in more than a decade, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday.
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