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Hazelwood District partners with STL Children's Hospital for Healthy Kids …
St. Louis American The 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 … |
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Breathing distress from vocal cord dysfunction may co-exist with asthma
St. Louis American Notice 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 … |
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SLU students run free asthma and allergy clinic
St. Louis American On 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 … |
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Three steps to better asthma control
St. Louis American Know 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 Proposal |
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Study finds limited benefit for vitamin D in asthma treatment
Washington University in St. Louis News Adding 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 The 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 … |
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St. Louis docs investigate better asthma control for African Americans
St. Louis American Doctors 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 … |
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A New Hypothesis For Asthma in Blacks: Are Medications Part Of The Problem?
St. Louis Public Radio Medical 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, … |
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Early childhood respiratory infections may explain link between analgesics and …
St. Louis American A 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 … |
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Asthma rates high in St. Louis city, county
Columbia Missourian ST. 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 in parts of St. Louis area struggle with asthma |
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