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Wilmington mom promotes asthma awareness
WWAY NewsChannel 3 WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Ana forced the cancellation of the inaugural “I Love Lungs Wilmington” walk on Saturday. But an event to raise awareness about chronic lung conditions including asthma was hosted instead by Dunkin' Donuts … |
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Pollen season can mean extra trouble for asthma sufferers
WWAY NewsChannel 3 The New Hanover County Health Department says this has been a very active pollen season. That tends to be trouble for people with allergies, and especially people with asthma. "A lot of times the pollen can trigger an asthma attack," deputy Health … |
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation elects new board chair
PR NewsChannel (press release) aafa The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) announces Lynn Hanessian, as the new Chair of their National Board of Directors. In her position Hanessian will be responsible for leading the strategic direction for the 60-year-old nonprofit … Omnisports 6.5 mm and 8.3 mm Are the First Indoor Sports Surfaces to be … |
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Study looks at occupations that increase asthma risk
NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – Asthma is a widespread ailment that causes the airways in the lungs to narrow, producing shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. More than 25 million people have asthma in the United States. A study in the journal BMJ links … |
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Upstate offers new test for treating asthma
NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse (WSYR-TV) — There's a new way to diagnose and treat asthma. Doctors at Upstate have been using the test for a couple of months and so far, so good. NewsChannel 9 visited Upstate's pulmonary clinic to see just how the test works and how it's … |
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Health Watch: Asthma and Heat
WWAY NewsChannel 3 News Video for Wilmington, NC – WWAYTV3.com delivers the latest breaking news and information on the latest top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more. For in-depth coverage, WWAYTV3.com provides special reports, video, and … |
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Doctor says almost half the country may be living with mold, causes asthma
WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 Moldy housing is so prevalent that Dr. Shoemaker says 21 percent of asthma cases in the United States are caused by mold. But because most of the research on mold related illness is less than 20 years old, many medical schools don't cover it and many … |
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Coal dust, piles an issue for southeast Newport News
WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 While no correlation between the coal dust and asthma has been proven, a 2005 Peninsula Health District study shows that Newport News residents in the Southeast Community experience asthma rates more than twice the citywide and state averages. … |
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Dry weather means allergies in CNY
NewsChannel 9 WSYR The dry, hot weather is sending people straight to their allergy doctor, like Dr. Michael Sheehan of Allergy, Asthma and Rheumatology Associates. "Congestion, sneezing, sinus problems, problems with their asthma. That's typically what we see," said … |
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Tulane study to test whether roach control program helps asthma in La. inner …
WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Tulane University researcher will study whether killing roaches can alleviate asthma symptoms in children who live in public housing. Associate professor Felicia Rabito (ruh-BEE-toh) says just focusing on … |
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