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Traffic pollution may cause 14% of childhood asthma: study
AFP PARIS — 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 … |
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Does Traffic Pollution Cause Asthma?
Discovery News In arid regions around the world, dust and sand storms are common. They typically whip up along large gust fronts and swirl into storm systems, wreaking havoc with air traffic, as well as with life on the ground. Just such a storm roared across the … |
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Traffic pollution may cause 14% of childhood asthma: study
GlobalPost 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 linked to chronic childhood asthma It's official: Traffic pollution can cause asthma in children Pollution near Traffic Roads Triggers Childhood Asthma |
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It's official: Traffic pollution can cause asthma in children
Los Angeles Times The study, which examined children's health in 10 cities, concluded that 14% of chronic childhood asthma cases could be attributed to near-road traffic pollution. It is the first time that medical researchers have made such a direct link — previous … |
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Tracing pollution links to asthma, allergy
Science News SAN ANTONIO — Bad actors in air pollution may contribute to asthma and allergy by subverting protective cells in the body that tone down immune reactions, researchers report. The pollution components also seem to rev up overactive immune warriors … Asthma Risk Tied to Epigenetics, Chemicals Airborne chemicals linked to immune dysfunction, asthma |
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Air pollution chemicals linked to asthma
UPI.com SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 23 (UPI) — Chemicals created by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil, gas and other substances are linked to an increase in asthma in children, U.S. researchers say. Dr. Kari Nadeau studied the effects of polycyclic aromatic … |
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Bronchiolitis, air pollution have 'synergistic effect' on asthma risk
News-Medical.net The children were assessed for asthma, allergies, and lung function at enrolment and follow-up, and exposure to air pollution over the previous 5 years at enrolment was estimated using a geographic information system. After accounting for factors such … |
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Pollution takes heavy toll on Bay Area children with asthma
Enterprise-Record Each year, asthma attacks send tens of thousands of California children to the emergency room. Some of the patients face such severe and enduring symptoms that they are admitted to the hospital for days. In 2010, the state had more than 11,000 such … |
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Pollution takes heavy toll on Bay Area children with asthma
Willits News Each year, asthma attacks send tens of thousands of California children to the emergency room. Some of the patients face such severe and enduring symptoms that they are admitted to the hospital for days. In 2010, the state had more than 11,000 such … Pamela Tapia: My life as an asthmatic |
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Pollution takes heavy toll on Bay Area children with asthma
Marin Independent-Journal Each year, asthma attacks send tens of thousands of California children to the emergency room. Some of the patients face such severe and enduring symptoms that they are admitted to the hospital for days. In 2010, the state had more than 11,000 such … Pamela Tapia: My life as an asthmatic |
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