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California's Air Pollution Causes Asthma, Allergies and Premature Births
Discover Magazine Like so many other kids in their working-class neighborhood not far from Long Beach's massive port, Jose had severe asthma, and it took doctors years to hit on a regimen that controlled his symptoms. “He could have died at any time,” Cota told me, her … |
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Air pollution contributes to asthma, other issues
Billings Gazette Parents know how worried and helpless it can feel to watch a child suffer through an asthma attack. As a physician, I worry, too, when children come to me in respiratory distress or with chronic coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing that … |
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Fuming over pollution: Air quality near Peace Bridge linked to high asthma …
Buffalo News Air quality near Peace Bridge linked to high asthma rates on West Side. Overall views of the Peace bridge, from the roof of the HSBC tower,on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Harry Scull Jr. / Buffalo News file photo. By Dan Telvock / Investigative Post. on … |
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Exposure to traffic pollution increases asthma severity in pregnant women
EurekAlert (press release) ATS 2013, PHILADELPHIA ? Air pollutants from traffic are associated with increased asthma severity levels in pregnant asthmatic women, according to a new study. "Air pollution is a known trigger for asthma symptoms," said lead author Janneane Gent … |
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Exposure to traffic pollution increases asthma severity in pregnant women
Medical Xpress "Air pollution is a known trigger for asthma symptoms," said lead author Janneane Gent, PhD, Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Environmental Health) at the Yale School of Public Health. "In our study, exposures were assessed using a sophisticated air … |
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Brawley ranks high in pollution, high risk for asthma patients
KSWT-TV It's not just kids who suffer from asthma. Adults do too. And medical experts at Pioneers Medical Hospital tell 13 On Your Side – if you're one of the adults who suffers from breathing problems – you too – are advised to stay inside when its windy outside. |
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Overweight exacerbates air pollution symptoms in childhood asthma
News-Medical.net Elizabeth Matsui (Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA) and colleagues recruited 148 children with persistent asthma, aged 5-17 years, to assess the influence of weight on the effects of indoor exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine … |
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Childhood Asthma Linked To Traffic Pollution, Study Says
Greener Ideal (blog) A new study printed in the European Respiratory Journal claims that 14 percent of chronic childhood asthma is caused by exposure to traffic pollution. The study, conducted in 10 European cities, challenges the accepted belief that traffic pollution … One out of 7 asthma cases tied to car emissions Study Finds Traffic Pollution as Harmful as Passive Smoking to Children Traffic Pollution Is as Harmful for Kids as Second-hand Smoke |
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Study: 14 percent of childhood asthma may be caused by traffic pollution
Raw Story As much as 14 percent of chronic childhood asthma may be caused by people living near busy roads and exposed to traffic pollution, a study in 10 European cities found Friday. The study, released by the European Respiratory Journal, matched local health … Traffic congestion causes childhood asthma, study confirms It's official: Traffic pollution can cause asthma in children New study links childhood asthma to living near traffic |
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Chronic Asthma May Be Caused by Traffic Pollution
WLTX.com Asthma sufferers often flag pollution as a trigger for their symptoms. A recent survey from Asthma UK found that 66 percent of sufferers said that traffic pollution makes their asthma worse, WebMD reported. Twenty-nine percent of responders said that … Traffic congestion causes childhood asthma, study confirms Study: 14 percent of childhood asthma may be caused by traffic pollution New study links childhood asthma to living near traffic |
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