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White House Releases Plan to Reduce Asthma Rates Among Latinos
Fox News A blueprint for a plan to reduce the rates of asthma among low-income and minority children was released Thursday, an effort taken on by several federal agencies. The suggestion is to develop a multi-pronged approach to reach patients who seem to be … |
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Obama administration task force announces coordinated action plan to address …
MarketWatch (press release) WHAT: Obama administration officials will join community groups to announce the coordinated action plan to address asthma disparities. Asthma rates among African American children are currently at 16 percent, while 16.5 percent of Puerto Rican children … |
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Your Health: Asthma action plan necessary
San Lorenzo Valley Press-Banner by Terry Hollenbeck, MD May is National Asthma Awareness Month. It is estimated that more than 8 percent of the US population suffers from asthma, and the numbers are rising yearly. This translates into 18 million adults and 7 million children with the … |
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Seasonal asthma troubles – Develop an action plan that's right for you
Casper Journal These are the things an asthmatic deals with when having an attack. For those who don't have asthma it can feel the same as trying to breathe through a coffee straw. Thankfully for all of us here in Casper we have people like Julia Hill, … |
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'If you have asthma, you need to have an emergency plan'
Bermuda Sun FRIDAY, MAY 4: Asthma is a growing problem in Bermuda just like it is in the rest of the world. Tuesday marked World Asthma Day and this year's theme is You Can Control Your Asthma. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) aims to raise awareness about … |
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An asthma action plan offers better control in the safety zone
St. Louis American Pediatrician Felicia Harvey at Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Center, developed an asthma action plan for Sean Welch of St. Louis after diagnosed with asthma. His mother, Shawn Welch, finds the plan very helpful. Trying to relieve symptoms when a … |
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Friends plan tribute to Cumbrian asthma victim, nine
News & Star Friends of a schoolboy who died following an asthma attack are planning a walk in his memory. He suffered an asthma attack after playing with friends on February 19 and died two days later. Now his school pals, best friends Tyler Wood and Charlie … |
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Following an asthma action plan
Trinidad Guardian The breathlessness of an asthma attack is scary to witness, especially when the person having trouble breathing is your child or another loved one. But you have to act quickly and make smart decisions even if you are frightened—and having a solid … |
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You Docs: Answers questions about kids' med plan includes text messages …
OregonLive.com By Syndicated columns Q: I can't get my 13-year son old to remember to take his asthma medication or use his inhaler like he should. It makes me so afraid for him! What can I do? — Debby D., Detroit A: That's a million-dollar question — and one that … Kids' med plans include text message Texting's a reliable health reminder |
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You Docs: An action plan to help manage childhood asthma
Dubuque Telegraph Herald Six-year-old Amy's asthma was so bad that she couldn't climb a flight of stairs. Her doctor suggested she try swimming; 19 years later, Ms. Van Dyken won four gold medals in the Atlanta Olympics — and two more at Sydney in 2000. Kids with asthma can … |
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