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Memphis near top of “Asthma Capitals” list – Memphis Business Journal


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Memphis near top of “Asthma Capitals” list
Memphis Business Journal
The annual study is the most comprehensive nationwide longitudinal analysis of metro area asthma data for the largest cities in the U.S., the organization says in a press release. AAFA examines 13 critical factors regarding asthma prevalence …
World Asthma Day Highlights The Importance Of An Asthma Attack PlanMedical Daily
Cities That Take Your Breath AwayMarketWatch
Richmond Tops List as 2014?s 'Leading' Asthma CapitalAllergic Living

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Atlanta No. 13 on list “Top 100 Asthma Capitals for 2014” – Atlanta Business Chronicle

Atlanta No. 13 on list “Top 100 Asthma Capitals for 2014”
Atlanta Business Chronicle
The annual study is the most comprehensive nationwide longitudinal analysis of metro area asthma data for the largest cities in the U.S., the organization says in a press release. AAFA examines 13 critical factors regarding asthma prevalence …
Cities That Take Your Breath AwayPR Newswire (press release)

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‘Spring Allergy Capitals’ report released for 2014; Louisville, Kentucky tops list

By Bridgett Novak NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The 12th annual “Spring Allergy Capitals” report was released today by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “We should point out that even Colorado Springs, Colorado, which came in last at 100, is considered bad for allergies,” noted Mike Tringale, Senior Vice President of External Affairs for AAFA. “There are 320 metropolitan areas in the country and these are the 100 that have the right mix of factors to be considered ‘allergy capitals’ – i.e., the most challenging for certain allergy sufferers.” The factors that go into the rankings are the area’s pollen score, allergy medicine utilization and the number of board-certified allergists. The pollen score, which is provided to AAFA by IMS Health, reflects recorded pollen/mold spore levels, the predicted prevalence for certain types of pollens/molds over the most recent spring season and the duration of the peak season for the most allergenic pollen types.

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Innovative Loma Linda University Asthma Screening and Education Program … – Watch List News (press release)

Innovative Loma Linda University Asthma Screening and Education Program …
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The program, funded by a $1.6 million grant from the from the Riverside County Children & Families Commission, also known as First 5 Riverside, uses plays and puppet shows to teach young children about asthma and air pollution throughout Riverside …

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Mich. Rejects Adding Autism, Asthma To Medical Pot List – CBS Local


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Mich. Rejects Adding Autism, Asthma To Medical Pot List
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LANSING (WWJ/AP) – A Michigan panel has given the preliminary go-ahead to add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of illnesses qualifying for medical marijuana use in the state. It would be the first addition since medical marijuana was approved …
Michigan panel denies autism, asthma as eligible conditions for medical …Detroit Free Press
Michigan medical marijuana panel to consider adding PTSD, autism, asthma …MLive.com
Medical marijuana board rejects asthma, autism as acceptable conditionsMichigan Radio
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Yourwellness Magazine explores the effect of pollen on asthma sufferers – Watch List News (press release)

Yourwellness Magazine explores the effect of pollen on asthma sufferers
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Studies have shown that pollen can serve as a primary asthma trigger – this powder-like substance is produced by trees, weeds and flowers, and can irritate the airways which triggers an attack. In order to stave off an attack, it's advised that …

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Yourwellness Magazine explores the asthma triggers from within the home … – Watch List News (press release)

Yourwellness Magazine explores the asthma triggers from within the home …
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Yourwellness Magazine examines the triggers in the home, from dust particles to mould, which could be making asthma symptoms worse. London, UK (PRWEB UK) 4 July 2013. Studies show that, along with the correct medication, avoiding asthma triggers …

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Research Outlines Need for Increased COPD and Asthma Awareness, Allsup … – Watch List News (press release)

Research Outlines Need for Increased COPD and Asthma Awareness, Allsup …
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Anyone with one chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma knows these serious respiratory conditions can make every breath difficult. But the struggle for thousands of Americans who have both COPD and …

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Yourwellness Magazine Explores the Effects of Diet on Asthma Symptoms – Watch List News (press release)

Yourwellness Magazine Explores the Effects of Diet on Asthma Symptoms
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As May is Asthma Awareness Month, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) stood with the international community to renew their dedication to improving the quality of life for the estimated 300 million people living with asthma worldwide. The NIH …

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