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More children rushing to ERs for asthma despite programs to curb disease
LA Daily News Children in California increasingly are flocking to emergency rooms for treatment of asthma, despite millions of dollars spent on programs to control the disease. Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18 percent for … |
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Virginians should be proactive in reducing children's risk to asthma attacks
Tidewater News Have you ever seen a child have an asthma attack? Have you ever seen their lips tinge blue and panic set in as they fight to get in a full breath of air but can't? As someone who has struggled her entire life with asthma, it's something I experienced … DC Circuit Court rejects challenges to EPA ozone regulations Appeals court sides with EPA on air pollution limits |
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U.S. News & World Report |
ER Visits for Asthma Rising Among Kids in California
U.S. News & World Report Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18 percent for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6 percent for children under 5 between 2005 and 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by … Asthma Sending More Kids to California ERs Asthma visits to ER are on the rise for OC children |
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Inhaled statins could treat asthma
Futurity: Research News A drug prescribed to prevent or stall the progress of heart disease may also relieve symptoms of asthma, according to a new study. The researchers demonstrated in mice that an inhalable form of pravastatin, currently only approved for oral use, could … |
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Classmates dedicate bench, plaque to young asthma victim
San Jose Mercury News 27, 2014 at the young age of 8 due to complications from asthma. The third-graders, with the guidance of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation Director Brian Shreve, looked at installing a bench, lamp post plaque and sod in front of the school … |
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Don't count on soy to ease your asthma
Futurity: Research News Soy supplements don't appear to improve lung function for people with asthma, according to a new placebo-controlled study. The findings contradict early studies that suggested a link between soy intake and decreased asthma severity. “You are what you … Soy Supplements Don't Improve Asthma Soy Supplement Did Not Improve Asthma Soy Supplements Won't Ease Asthma, Study Finds |
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Medical Xpress |
Soy Supplements Won't Ease Asthma, Study Finds
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Despite hints from prior research that soy supplements might help asthma patients breathe easier, a major new study finds the nutrient has no beneficial effect on lung function. "This study highlights why it is … Soy supplements don't improve asthma Soy Supplements Don't Help With Asthma Severity |
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Peanut Allergies: A Bigger Threat to Kids with Asthma
Imperial Valley News Rochester, Minnesota – "Children with food allergies and asthma have a higher risk of a severe allergic reaction to the food allergy, than does a child without asthma," says Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Martha Hartz, M.D., division chair of Pediatric … |
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Common cleaning products can trigger asthma symptoms
Bangor Daily News Fumes from cleaning products used at work can make existing asthma worse, according to a new study of professional cleaning service employees. Products such as bleach, glass cleaner, detergents and air fresheners exacerbated asthma-related symptoms … |
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Can Asthma Protect Men From Prostate Cancer?
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, May 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests, but does not prove, that men with asthma may be less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer or to die from the disease. Researchers found that men with asthma were 29 percent less … |
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