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Tips to control your asthma, allergies
Lexington Herald Leader Asthma is a disease of the lung in which allergens — such as pollen, dust and pet dander — can cause an individual's airways to become inflamed and constrict. This will cause patients to experience uncontrolled coughing, wheezing and difficulty with … |
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Are childhood asthma rates declining?
Lexington Herald Leader Childhood asthma has made headlines in recent years because of an upward trend in the number of cases. That may have changed: A government study published in the journal Pediatrics shows asthma rates may be leveling off or declining, but not for poor … |
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EPA proposes lower ozone standard to curtail asthma, other ailments
Lexington Herald Leader WASHINGTON — The Obama administration proposed Wednesday to tighten the allowable limit of ozone in the air, a bid to curtail the rising problem of asthma and other respiratory ailments but one that faces strong opposition from industry groups and … |
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Allergic asthma sufferers should take some precautions when exercising
Lexington Herald Leader Spring has sprung, and in addition to welcoming the beauty and warmth of the season, many folks welcome – though maybe not with eager anticipation – seasonal allergies. And for some, allergies and asthma go hand in hand. More than 50 percent of the 20 … |
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E. Ky. counties begin initiative to fight asthma
Lexington Herald Leader ASHLAND, Ky. — Seven counties in eastern Kentucky have begun enrolling families for a pilot program to fight asthma. The Independent (http://bit.ly/1b5vcmq) reports the Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids initiative plans to test assessments that are used … Eastern Ky. Counties Begin Initiative To Fight Asthma |
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New study links childhood asthma to living near traffic
Lexington Herald Leader Another study has found a connection between childhood asthma rates and traffic pollution. The latest study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, looked at asthma levels in 10 European cities and found that people living near high-traffic … |
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Vocal cord dysfunction might be mistaken for asthma
Lexington Herald Leader Whether you are a weekend warrior, trained athlete or like to go for a walk after dinner, an essential element to these activities is being able to breathe well. When we breathe, the air travels through the larynx (voice box), down the trachea … |
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After a mild, rainy winter, spring allergies are early
Lexington Herald Leader REID BROWN — KRT ? UKHealthCare.uky.edu/asthma lists pollen counts daily on its Web site. ? Lexington has previously been ranked as the worst city for allergies by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. In 2012, Lexington didn't make the top … Potent pollen: Seasonal yellow scourge here in full force Achoo! Could this be the worst allergy season yet? Good Weather Brings Bad Allergies |
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Childhood asthma should be no hindrance to exercise
Lexington Herald Leader PHOTO COURTESY UK HEALTHCARE — Photo courtesy UK Healthcare Asthma is on the rise. More than 22 million Americans have been diagnosed, including 6 million children. This increase has been attributed to many causes, including better and earlier … |
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Conway Announces $3.5 Million Settlement With Asthma Drug Manufacturer
LEX18 Lexington KY News Dey manufactures and markets the popular drugs Albuterol, Cromolyn Sodium, Ipratropium Bromide and other inhalation drugs used to treat asthma and chronic … |
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