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OTC Asthma Products Labeled Homeopathic Pose Potential Health Risks
Pharmacy Times (registration) “Consumers with asthma can take an active role in managing their condition by making certain they have appropriate treatments on hand in the event they experience an asthma attack or a worsening of asthma symptoms, and by consulting with a health care … |
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Indoor Mold May Pose a Significant Threat to Asthma Sufferers
University Herald We've found the strongest evidence yet of their potentially harmful effects, with higher levels of some of these molds presenting a breathing hazard to people suffering from asthma, worsening their symptoms significantly," Richard Sharpe, lead author … |
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Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
iVillage Entertainment WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to chemicals at work causes many cases of asthma, especially for plumbers, spray painters and hair stylists, a new study finds. Researchers in Sweden found many workers are exposed to toxic … Plumbers and spray painters high-risk occupations for asthma |
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Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
Health.com Seven percent of the asthma cases among women and up to 14 percent among men were linked to the workplace, the researchers recently reported online in the Annals of Occupational Hygiene. “To be able to work proactively, it is essential to show which … Plumbers and spray painters high-risk occupations for asthma |
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Outdated Soot Standards Pose Serious Public Health Threat
Huffington Post (blog) I often meet people with chronic lung diseases like asthma, COPD and lung cancer who struggle to breathe day in and day out. Some must rely on oxygen and carry heavy tanks around because of the toll the disease has taken on their lungs. Endless … |
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Air quality alert days pose health challenges for many people
The Courier-Journal Asthma couldn't prevent Nikki Guernsey from running the Triple Crown, Louisville's trifecta of 5K, 10K and 10-mile races, but nothing slows her down like an air quality alert day. “It feels like a suffocating blanket, despite using my rescue inhaler … |
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Summer Can Pose Specific Dangers for People with Allergies and Asthma
Patch.com With school starting back soon, many kids are looking to spend all the time they can outdoors during the remainder of their summer break. While outdoor activities are important for physical fitness and a big part of summer fun, those allergic to insect … |
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Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Might Pose Risk for Kids
International News Network GENEVA: Infants born to mothers who use inhaled glucocorticoids, a class of steroids to treat asthma during pregnancy may be at risk for endocrine and metabolic disorders, a new study indicates. Researchers looked at more than 65000 mother-child pairs … |
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TUESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) — When health insurers require parents to pay a larger share of the cost of asthma medications for their children, more kids need emergency asthma treatment, suggests new research.
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Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Might Pose Risk for Kids
Tempo Infants born to mothers who use inhaled glucocorticoids — a class of steroids — to treat asthma during pregnancy may be at risk for endocrine and metabolic disorders, a new study indicates. Researchers looked at more than 65000 mother-child pairs … |
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