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Corvallis Gazette Times |
Officials: Inmate who died in jail suffered acute asthma attack
Corvallis Gazette Times The 46-year-old man who died April 26 while in custody at the Benton County Jail suffered an "acute asthma attack" while on a supervised walk, authorities said Tuesday. According to previous reports, Rory Christopher Holmes fell unconscious while … |
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Michigan Radio |
Many of DC's poor children struggle with asthma, and officials might make it worse for some
Reading Eagle WASHINGTON – Washington is a city that wheezes. It has one of the highest rates of asthma in the country. Those who suffer from the disease cluster in the city's poorest communities, where asthmatic children are 10 times more likely to visit the … Better air means healthier children Washington: Announcement of shelter for homeless families within District's largest bus garage alarms advocates Connecticut counties all at risk for high ozone levels, report says |
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Washington Post |
Many of DC's poor children struggle with asthma, and officials might make it worse for some
Washington Post Washington is a city that wheezes. It has one of the highest rates of asthma in the country. Those who suffer from the disease cluster in the city's poorest communities, where asthmatic children are 10 times more likely to visit the emergency room than … Lancaster County has some of the worst soot pollution in the United States. Butler County air quality: Not the worst, but not great either Huron County receives bad marks for air quality |
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Washington Post |
In a city with so much childhood asthma, why are officials planning to house homeless kids next to a bus garage?
Washington Post Washington is a city that wheezes. It has one of the highest rates of asthma in the country. Those who suffer from the disease cluster in the city's poorest communities, where asthmatic children are 10 times more likely to visit the emergency room than … Lancaster County has some of the worst soot pollution in the United States. Butler County air quality: Not the worst, but not great either New air quality report card gives snapshot of Michigan cities |
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Orlando Sentinel |
Officials: 16-year-old soccer player collapses, dies
Orlando Sentinel A.T. Dewitt Taylor High School soccer player Rosio Delao died of asthma complications during Wednesday's junior varsity game, according to school officials. Associated Press. Privacy Policy. PIERSON — Officials say a 16-year-old soccer player from … Taylor High soccer player collapses during game, dies 16-year-old Florida soccer player collapses, dies Florida girl collapses during soccer game, dies at hospital |
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KMBZ |
Officials say boy who died after asthma attack is victim of homicide
KMBZ Police say a social worker told officials at Children's Mercy that Tyler had been sent home from school because of a severe asthma attack. A police report says the boy died because of a lack of medical treatment. No charges have been filed and no one … |
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KSBW The Central Coast |
Santa Cruz resident infected with enterovirus D68, health officials say
KSBW The Central Coast Parents should seek medical attention immediately for children who are having any breathing difficulty (wheezing, difficulty speaking or eating, belly pulling in with breaths, blueness around the lips), particularly if the child suffers from asthma … California enterovirus-D68 cases jump to 14, including one in Solano County Two Fenton students get Enterovirus D68 illness; Health department says there … San Juan County hit by first case of D68 enterovirus |
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Health Officials Emphasize Importance of Asthma Action Plan
KOSA An asthma attack is 100-percent preventable, however area hospitals are seeing more and more children coming in with asthma related symptoms. Asthma is a very common ailment, especially since spring sports are getting into full swing. But doctors say … |
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Philly.com |
Philadelphia officials eye school budget cuts in girl's asthma death
Fox News After a Philadelphia sixth-grader was laid to rest this week after her death from asthma, state and local officials are calling for a review of the budget cuts that eliminated the school nurse they say may have saved her life. Responding to questions … Outrage grows over sixth grader's death due to asthma Sixth-grader dies from asthma complications, no school nurse on duty 6th Grader Laporshia Massey Dies From Asthma Complications With No School … |
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State health officials encourage awareness and action during World Asthma Month
Indianapolis Recorder Nearly 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, a disease that affects the lungs and causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Children are especially susceptible and one out of every 10 school-aged children has asthma … |
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