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Half Of Asthma Sufferers Do Not Believe Life-Threatening Risk, Poll Suggests …
Huffington Post UK The charity, which released the figures as part of its Stop Asthma Deaths campaign, said that sufferers who do not take their preventer inhaler every day, or those who ignore worsening symptoms and those without a personal asthma action plan are at risk. People with asthma warned over fatal attacks Asthma sufferers urged to be more vigilant |
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Walgreen Clinics Will Soon Treat Chronic Diseases Like Asthma and Diabetes
Latinos Post Walgreens has announced that its chain of drugstore clinics will now treat certain chronic diseases including asthma, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Over 330 of the company's roughly 370 in-store clinics will offer the new services. These drugstore … Walgreens clinics expand treatments, will now handle chronic diseases like … Walgreen clinics add care of chronic illnesses to boost sales Walgreen clinics expand care into chronic illness |
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The Geography of Asthma Risk
Huffington Post (blog) The Oakland Tribune issued a special investigative series on asthma in the Bay Area, specifically in Oakland, CA. Their interactive map shows some neighborhoods in the area experience even higher rates, like Emeryville at 72.3 per 10,000 children and … |
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Bayhealth Invites community to asthma awareness day in May
Dover Post In addition to a presentation by Bayhealth pulmonologist Dr. Brian Walsh, the event will provide educational information on asthma management, incorporating physical activity into a daily routine and understanding the differences between asthma … |
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Asthma pill tested against inhalers
New Post Leader “A once-a-day pill may be better than an inhaler at combating asthma,” according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper said the tablet could free patients from dependence on inhalers and “revolutionise treatment for the condition”. The pills in question … |
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BPA May Raise Kids' Asthma Risk, Study Finds
Huffington Post But while the researchers found that more than 90 percent of the children examined in the study did have BPA in their bodies, not all of them went on to develop asthma — "Just as smoking increases the risk of lung cancer but not everyone who smokes … |
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Obesity Contributing Risk Factor For Childhood Asthma In Hispanics
Huffington Post More than 3 million Hispanics in the United States live with asthma, according to the most recent data from The Office of Minority Health (OMH). Hispanics are also 30 percent more likely to visit the hospital for asthma compared to non-Hispanic whites. |
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LIVING WELL: News about allergy, asthma treatments holds promise
Murfreesboro Post There have been several interesting news stories circulating about asthma and allergies in the past few weeks. Allergy and asthma symptoms are closely related, and both reflect an apparent dysfunction involving the immune system. One of the most … |
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Proximity To Equator Linked With Allergy, Asthma Risk
Huffington Post A new study in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that people who live closer to the Equator and who are exposed to high levels of UV-B radiation have a higher risk of allergies and asthma, compared to people who live further away … |
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Boy's tragic death after asthma attack during football match
Yorkshire Evening Post He said the boy had an acute increase in his asthma in February last year but had recovered well. Coroner Dr Peter Henry Straker recorded a verdict of death by natural causes. Hannan's family were not at the hearing in Bradford, but his mother Anjum … |
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