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EPA: Learning Triggers Key to Preventing Asthma Attacks
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) WASHINGTON – One in 10 kids in America suffers from asthma, and communities of color and low-income families are disproportionately impacted. During Asthma Awareness Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes two leading asthma … World Asthma Day: Summer weather is equally bad for Asthma just like winter … |
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WWL |
Preventing cold weather asthma attacks
WWL And here in the south, we have a higher number of people with asthma. So doctors have expert advice to keep asthmatics out of the hospital in this weather. Harold Moore, 49, has lived with asthma for 25 years. "I can tell you, if you've ever fought for … |
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Preventing Asthma: Searching “Upstream” for the Evidence
The Equation: Blog of the Union of Concerned Scientists (blog) Everyday children and adults in South Los Angeles get asthma treatments at community clinics because of exacerbations, also known as asthma attacks. I am a family physician with over a decade of work at community clinics in the poorest areas of Los … |
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Care2.com |
Preventing Asthma With Fruits and Vegetables
Care2.com Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children and the prevalence is increasing around the world. Despite this, most research dollars are spent on adult chronic disease. “One might ask” a group of researchers posited “whether this is because our … |
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Florida Times-Union |
Doctors on Call: Preventing asthma symptoms can allow for a better school year
Florida Times-Union Just as it must have been for these three champions, going to school in the fall is always a stressful time for children, but even more so for those who suffer with chronic health conditions such as asthma. About 10 percent of children have asthma and … |
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ARL now |
Asthmatic Invents System for Predicting, Preventing Attacks
ARL now Fischer was helping his friend — and future co-founder — Barbara inspect her home for environmental triggers of asthma attacks. He was in the middle of a master's program at Virginia Commonwealth University in brand strategy, but realized he could … |
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 NBC 7 San Diego |
Preventing flu thru R&D
BusinessWorld Online Edition Apart from the young and the elderly, high risk groups such as those who have asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and pregnant women are being urged to see their doctors immediately when they experience flu-like symptoms. When already sick, health experts … It's Official: Flu Outbreak is National Epidemic Flu season hits early: What you should know |
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Easing Asthma and preventing flare-ups
Emporia Gazette Asthma is a common respiratory health problem in adults and children facing the Emporia community and Kansas at large. Recent estimates report 16.2 million adults and 6.7 million children in the U.S. currently have asthma. Nationally, asthma is … |
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The Secret to Preventing Asthma in Student Athletes
Newswise (press release) Newswise — For the student athlete with asthma, spring and summer pose particular dangers. The most significant danger is the all-too-frequent lack of access to a life-saving asthma inhaler, explains Maureen George, PhD, RN, of the University of … |
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Citizen's Voice: Preventing asthma should be a priority
Knoxville News Sentinel In 2009, 1 out of every 10 US children was slapped with a new asthma diagnosis. In the last decade, there was a 50 percent increase in asthma rates among non-Hispanic, black children. In the state of Tennessee alone, about 140000 children under the age … |
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