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Life changes for Portland teen after near-fatal asthma attack
WKRN.com PORTLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — Ashley Beasley had just begun her sophomore year at Portland High School when her life suddenly changed. On August 29, she suffered an asthma attack which took a near-fatal turn. Her doctors believe she had a rhinovirus … |
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Study shows how Portland trees curb asthma, other respiratory disease
Portland Tribune Portland's tree canopy removes enough nitrogen dioxide from the air to save society $6.6 million a year, based on avoided health care costs and the value of missed school and work days, according to a study by Portland State University researchers. |
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Burk Biggler, Portland Circus and Burlesque Producer, Dies From Asthma …
Willamette Week Burk Biggler, a Portland performer and producer best known for his little-man strip teases and comedy acts, died Monday morning from asthma complications. He was 36. Biggler often performed with massive circus man John Dutch, both in pink tutus … |
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Mapping the Portland area's asthma problem
Portland Tribune by: PHOTO COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF TREES – Friends of Trees volunteers plant some of Trees won't cure the Portland area's asthma problem, but they can help ease some of the suffering. Recent studies have linked asthma to vehicle emissions from … |
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Mapping the Portlandarea's asthma problem
Portland Tribune Oregon has one of the nation's five highest asthma rates, afflicting more than 300,000 adults and 83,000 children, according to an Oregon Health Authority report, “The Burden of Asthma in Oregon.” In the decade before the report was released, 47 to 78 … |
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 Portland Tribune |
County gives asthma patients a breather
Portland Tribune Asthma is an inflammation of the airways, says Drum, who has visited more than 500 homes since the county launched the first of three in-home asthma care … |
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Portland council OKs fragrance-free policy
The Columbian KPTV reports the policy aims to protect workers with conditions such as asthma. All employees are asked not to wear perfume, cologne or after shave and to avoid strongly scented deodorant. Violators with too much scent could be disciplined. Portland City Council Approves Scent Ban |
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Portland City Council Approves Scent Ban
KPTV Portland The policy is designed to protect employees with health issues, such as asthma. This means all workers will be asked to not wear cologne, perfume, aftershave or other scented products like hair sprays and lotion. Employees can now face disciplinary … |
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City May Adopt Fragrance-Free Policy
KPTV Portland The proposal is designed to protect employees with health issues, such as asthma. If passed, workers could face disciplinary action for wearing too much scent. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fragrance flap over proposed city scent policy Portland council considering fragrance-free policy |
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