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McAllen area jumps 14 spots in nation's worst for asthma
Monitor McALLEN – A high pollen count and second-hand smoke were two contributors this year as the McAllen-Mission-Edinburg area jumped to ninth from 25th as the worst place in the country for asthma. “I was surprised myself. I knew we were high, … |
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Asthma on the increase among children – report
Daily Monitor By FLAVIA LANYERO (email the author) Medical experts say misdiagnosis of the disease, often times as pneumonia, has seen patients present uncontrolled asthma. The number of children presenting asthmatic conditions has been steadily rising, … |
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Qualcomm Life, iSonea to offer mobile asthma monitor
mobihealthnews Annapolis, Maryland-based asthma monitoring technology company iSonea has inked a deal with Qualcomm Life, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, to combine iSonea's proprietary Acoustic Respiratory Monitoring (ARM) devices and forthcoming mobile health asthma … iSonea to Develop New Asthma Mobile Health Technology Based on Qualcomm 2net Hub iSonea gains partner to develop new mobile asthma monitoring system |
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Coalition Calls on DEC to Monitor West Side Air
WNED and members of the Clean Air Coalition to push for better air monitoring on Buffalo's Lower West Side Chris Caya/WNED BUFFALO, NY (wned) – High rates of asthma and other respiratory illnesses have been documented for years among residents living near … Calls for air quality tests in Buffalo |
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PMD Healthcare Launches Spiro PD, The First Personal Spirometer To Monitor …
HealthNewsDigest.com Recently cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Spiro PD is the first and only personal spirometer that enables patients with lung diseases – those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF) and lung … |
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Residents urged to monitor outdoor, indoor air quality as Old Town fire is …
The Coloradoan This week being National Respiratory Week, Cindy Coopersmith, a respiratory therapist and asthma educator with Poudre Valley Health System, encouraged people to watch the outdoor air quality and maintain healthy indoor air conditions at home. … |
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Diana Nyad presses ahead in Cuba-Florida swim
Christian Science Monitor Nyad, 62, tried to make the 103-mile crossing of the Florida Straits last month but was thwarted by asthma, shoulder pain, and heavy seas. American long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad stroked in the Florida Straits on Saturday, enduring stinging sea … Diana Nyad stung by jellyfish but continues record-breaking swim from Cuba to … Diana Nyad mounts new attempt at Florida swim Diana Nyad encounters difficulties in Cuba to Florida swim |
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Help available close to home for asthma sufferers
Moberly Monitor Index “We want to do more than just diagnose and treat children and youth with asthma. “We want to educate them to improve care across the state, not just in the local community,” said Francisco, director of Asthma Ready Communities. Asthma Ready Communities … |
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McAllen ranked one of worst US cities for spring allergies
Monitor Dreyer, 28, has seasonal allergies, and McAllen is one of the worst cities in the country for spring allergy sufferers, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Each year, the national nonprofit organization ranks “The Most … Annual misery begins for allergy sufferers For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, A Change in Diet Can Be a Key to Comfort Last updated at 12:25 AM on 19th April 2011 |
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Free A1c Tests Available at MinuteClinic to Help Diabetes Patients Monitor Blood Sugar Levels
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 10 /PRNewswire/ — Patients with diabetes seeking convenient A1c monitoring can receive a complimentary test at walk-in MinuteClinic medical centers inside select CVS/pharmacy stores.
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