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GreenSpace: Unvented gas stoves are an asthma risk
Philly.com Most recently, researchers have found an association between gas-stove emissions and asthma, asthma symptoms, and chronic bronchitis in children. Among indoor polluters in the U.S., gas stoves are a prime one, said Drexel University's Michael Waring, … |
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New York Times |
Docs Offer Advice for Combating Respiratory Virus That's Striking Kids
Philly.com "Children with pre-existing lung conditions, such as asthma, appear to be at the greatest risk for severe symptoms from this virus. Most EV-D68 infected children recover without serious illness," Dr. Albert Rizzo, senior medical advisor at the American … San Juan County hit by first case of D68 enterovirus Ontario County confirms adult case of Enterovirus D68 Ontario County adult has confirmed case of enterovirus (EV-D68) |
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Philly.com (blog) |
Does your child with a food allergy or asthma have an action plan?
Philly.com (blog) As children with allergies and asthma head off to school, you'll need to be thinking about their medical supplies in addition to their school supplies. It is also important that the school and your child know how and when to use these medications. So … ACAAI recommends flu vaccine for children with egg allergies, asthma |
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Even Thinking an Odor is Harmful May Spur Asthma Symptoms
Philly.com WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) — For patients with asthma, just believing an odor is potentially harmful is enough to trigger airway inflammation for at least 24 hours, a new study indicates. "It's not just what you smell, but also what you … |
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Philly.com |
Asthma rates drop but experts not breathing easier
Philly.com FILE – In this Oct. 15, 2013 file photo, Carter Howard sits and watches a cartoon during his asthma treatment at his home in Northbrook, Ill. A new survey suggests asthma in the U.S. may finally be on the decline, according to the findings from a large … |
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AstraZeneca makes small front-end bet on potential asthma drug
Philly.com (blog) Having fended off Pfizer – for now, at least – AstraZeneca struck a much smaller deal to license a potential asthma drug being developed by Synairgen. AstraZeneca is based in the United Kingdom – London for now, but moving the headquarters to Cambridge … AstraZeneca builds pipeline with $232 million Synairgen asthma deal AstraZeneca licenses IFN-beta therapy for viral-induced asthma exacerbation AstraZeneca extends global shopping spree with $232M asthma drug deal |
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Too-Clean Homes May Encourage Child Allergies, Asthma: Study
Philly.com FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but a home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports. Infants are much less likely to suffer from … |
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Medical Daily |
Children's Asthma Linked to Air Pollution in 2nd Trimester: Study
Philly.com MONDAY, May 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Babies born to women exposed to fine particle air pollution during the second trimester of pregnancy may be at greater risk for developing asthma in early childhood, according to a new study. Fine particle air … Children's Asthma May Be Caused By The Pollution Their Mother Is Breathing Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy can increase asthma risk in children |
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Managing asthma: To app or not to app?
Philly.com (blog) The doctor can then look at the patient's asthma symptoms and inhaler use for correlation with certain activities or locations and make treatment recommendations or encourage better compliance. Apps such as these would seem to appeal to patients who … |
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Kristin Chenoweth gives a voice to asthma awareness
Philly.com But you may not know Chenoweth's most recent role as spokesperson for Know Your Count, a campaign sponsored by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Ten years ago, Chenoweth was diagnosed with asthma, a condition that affects nearly 25 … National Campaign Launches Online Pledge In Honor Of Asthma Awareness … Award winner Chenoweth to sing national anthem Tuesday |
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