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Hazelwood District partners with STL Children’s Hospital for Healthy Kids … – St. Louis American
Hazelwood District partners with STL Children's Hospital for Healthy Kids …St. Louis AmericanThe Hazelwood School District (HSD) has a new partnership with St. Louis Children's Hospital, Healthy Kids Express Asthma Van. For the 2014-2015 school year, the asthma program will work with schools throughout the District to give free onsite asthma … View full post on…
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Breathing distress from vocal cord dysfunction may co-exist with asthma – St. Louis American
Breathing distress from vocal cord dysfunction may co-exist with asthmaSt. Louis AmericanNotice these symptoms did not involve the chest, as in asthma, which involves airway inflammation. These symptoms are centered in the upper airway, a clue that it may involve something seemingly unrelated to the lungs. Vocal cords vibrate air to make … View full post…
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SLU students run free asthma and allergy clinic – St. Louis American
SLU students run free asthma and allergy clinicSt. Louis AmericanOn Wednesdays, medical students will join Ray Slavin, M.D., at the Health Resource Center (HRC) to treat patients battling asthma and severe allergies. The new asthma and allergy clinic at the free facility run by medical students of Saint Louis … View full post on asthma…
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Three steps to better asthma control – St. Louis American
WDTV Three steps to better asthma controlSt. Louis AmericanKnow the Basics of Asthma – Asthma and allergies often go hand-in-hand. It's important for people with asthma to learn the basics of asthma and the steps for daily self-management. Being able to recognize signs and symptoms, and create asthma friendly …American Lung Association Reacts to EPA ProposalWDTVall…
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Study finds limited benefit for vitamin D in asthma treatment – Washington University in St. Louis News
Study finds limited benefit for vitamin D in asthma treatmentWashington University in St. Louis NewsAdding vitamin D to asthma treatment to improve breathing only appears to benefit patients who achieve sufficient levels of the supplement in the blood. Overall, the ability to control asthma did not differ between a study group that received vitamin D ……
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House Proposal Could Put Spotlight On Asthma Care In Rural Missouri – St. Louis Public Radio
House Proposal Could Put Spotlight On Asthma Care In Rural MissouriSt. Louis Public RadioThe additional services would include specialists to inspect more homes to pinpoint asthma triggers. They would also supply educators to show families and health providers how to identify and reduce the triggers, and to help asthmatic children manage … View full post…
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St. Louis docs investigate better asthma control for African Americans – St. Louis American
St. Louis docs investigate better asthma control for African AmericansSt. Louis AmericanDoctors at Washington University and St. Louis Children's Hospital are part of a nationwide study to find out how to help black patients maintain better control with low-dose medication – and for good reason: asthma has a significant impact on the … View full…
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A New Hypothesis For Asthma in Blacks: Are Medications Part Of The Problem? – St. Louis Public Radio
A New Hypothesis For Asthma in Blacks: Are Medications Part Of The Problem?St. Louis Public RadioMedical researchers have been trying for years to figure out why asthma is much more prevalent among African Americans than whites. The easy answers include numerous environmental factors, such as allergens associated with pollution, cockroaches, … View full post on asthma…
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Early childhood respiratory infections may explain link between analgesics and … – St. Louis American
Early childhood respiratory infections may explain link between analgesics and …St. Louis AmericanA new study conducted by Boston researchers reports that the link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use of these analgesics, rather than the drugs … View full post on…
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Asthma rates high in St. Louis city, county – Columbia Missourian
Asthma rates high in St. Louis city, countyColumbia MissourianST. LOUIS — One in five children has asthma in some of the poorest areas of St. Louis city and county, where health officials are hoping closer attention to managing treatment and medication will save money and lives. Nationwide, about 1 in 10 …One in five kids…