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Here's how a teenager took charge of his asthma
Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – Aside from being a physical drawback, asthma can also affect a person psychologically and emotionally. For everyone who suffers from asthma, the disease can lead to reduced activity, school absences, ER visits and hospitalizations. |
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Asthma alert for firecrackers as injuries rise
Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting an increase in respiratory cases, particularly asthma attacks, amidst the New Year revelry due to the smoke coming from firecrackers. “Every New Year celebration, you would see more … DOH sees asthma cases rising with firecrackers; another boy ingests 'luces' |
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Lectures on asthma slated
Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – People may not know it except perhaps for artist-friends close to her, but Celeste Legaspi (photo) had long suffered from asthma. Today, however, she has found relief from asthma through the Buteyko Method, a safe, effective and … |
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Tackling food allergies, asthma care, and more
Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – The latest issue of the Healthy Options Lifestyle News Digest tackles allergy in its many forms. Discover the allergy triggers and pay attention to certain habits that may be draining your vitality and causing your body systems to … |
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Asthma remains in top 10 causes of ER visits in Baguio hospital, expert says
Philippine Information Agency BAGUIO CITY, Aug. 17 (PIA) – – Health experts advise people with asthma to learn how to properly manage their disease and avoid what triggers this, such as irritants and allergens for them to prevent frequent and expensive visits to hospitals for … |
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The air you breathe makes a difference
Philippine Star It can aggravate asthma and other lung diseases and damage lungs. Ozone most often forms during warmer months, because heat and sunlight help form ozone. • Particle pollution. Particle pollution, also known as particulate matter, consists of tiny solid … Air Pollution's Effect on Asthma Recycle something you no longer need: |
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Breathe easy: 20 tips for asthmatics and everyone
Philippine Star That is what happens during an asthma attack. Because of our polluted air, a lot of Filipinos suffer from asthma and other lung diseases. Worldwide statistics show that one out of every eight kids has asthma, while one out of every 13 adults has asthma … |
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Warning issued vs. "tuko" treatment
Philippine Star “For diseases like asthma, there are now very effective treatments that are easily available and at affordable prices that can provide relief from asthma. With regular treatment, asthmatics can successfully control asthmatic symptoms and live a … DoH warns against use of geckos to cure asthma, AiDS Philippine health department warns against use of geckos as treatment for AIDS … |
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Statins tied to few hospital visits for asthma
Philippine Star The use of statins was associated with 33% reduction in the risk of emergency department visits and hospitalizations among adult asthma patients in a retrospective study. Statin use during the previous 12 months was independently associated with a … |
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