Asthma Causes Nearly 13 Million Missed School Days Each Year – Patch.com

Asthma Causes Nearly 13 Million Missed School Days Each Year
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Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the US, affecting nearly one in 12 people, particularly low-income and minority households. It is also one of the most common diseases for children, with nearly 7 million children suffering from
Innovative Breakthrough Treatment for AsthmaHealthNewsDigest.com
Boston Scientific Supports Asthma Awareness Month With Donation to Asthma PR Newswire (press release)

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Nearly one 1 in 12 in US have asthma: study – The Independent

Nearly one 1 in 12 in US have asthma: study
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Asthma cases in the United States have risen 12.3 percent since 2001, and nearly one in 12, or almost 25 million Americans, are stricken with the chronic respiratory disease, the government said Tuesday. The extra 4.3 million cases over the past decade
Asthma rates up, despite less smoking and air pollutionKansas City Star
CDC: Asthma Rates Keep RisingOccupational Health & Safety
Clearing the airMalaysia Star
American Council on Science and Health
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Bike Hike for Asthma Raises Nearly $150000 – TopNews United States


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Bike Hike for Asthma Raises Nearly $150000
TopNews United States
Thousands of people on their bicycles participated in the Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma yesterday. An estimated 8700 people came out in the nice weather to ride along freeway, which is something people aren't permitted to do on a regular basis.
Thousands turn out to pedal for charityThe West Australian
Chain gang ride for charityinmycommunity

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Adult Asthma Drug Nearly Eliminates Seasonal Attacks in Kids – Fox News


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Adult Asthma Drug Nearly Eliminates Seasonal Attacks in Kids
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An asthma drug approved for teens and adults nearly eliminated seasonal increases in asthma attacks and asthma symptoms among children living in inner-city environments, according to research released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Xolair Reduces Seasonal Asthma Attacks for Inner City Kids: StudyBusinessWeek
Omalizumab could provide asthma relief for kidsExaminer.com
Omalizumab relieved seasonal asthma attacks in youth with moderate to severe Pediatric SuperSite
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HUD Awards Nearly $8 Million for Asthma Intervention and to Protect Children … – RisMedia.com (press release)

HUD Awards Nearly $8 Million for Asthma Intervention and to Protect Children
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It's estimated that asthma alone costs the US economy approximately $3.5 billion each year. Approximately 16.4 million Americans currently have asthma, including nearly seven million children 18 years of age and younger. “Homes with lead or other

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Nearly 25 million in US have asthma: govt – Reuters


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Nearly 25 million in US have asthma: govt
Reuters
(Reuters) – Nearly 25 million Americans have asthma, or just over 8 percent of the population, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on
CDC: Asthma rate in US up a little to 8.2 pctWashington Post
CDC Report Finds 8% of Americans Have AsthmaU.S. News & World Report
CDC: Asthma Rate in US Up a Little to 8.2%KTVN

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NIH-funded Study: Nearly 3 of 100 Americans Have a Food Allergy – Newswise (press release)


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NIH-funded Study: Nearly 3 of 100 Americans Have a Food Allergy
Newswise (press release)
Newswise — An estimated 2.5 percent of Americans — 7.5 million people — have at least one food allergy and young black children with asthma appear to be
Flu Shots OK for People With Egg AllergyWebMD
Flu vaccine may be safe for people with egg allergiesmsnbc.com
It Is Safe For People Allergic To Eggs To Have Flu ShotsFrench Tribune
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