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Edgewater Elementary School may be source of health problems for kids
WJLA By Jennifer Donelan Sue Danielson's 7-year-old son Zack was diagnosed with asthma when he was 3. For two years, Danielson, who is a nurse, said the asthma was under control. Then she enrolled Zack at Edgewater Elementary. "Shortly after kindergarten … |
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 Medical Daily |
Review Hardens Links Between Air Pollution, Health Problems
Medical Daily By Christine Hsu Researchers reviewing past studies say air pollution may contribute to the respiratory and allergic diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and even tuberculosis. The relationship between air pollution … |
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Pulmonary Problems May Be Late Complication of Lap Band
Medscape Despite a history of asthma, the patient had not responded to treatment for asthma exacerbations. Blood tests revealed evidence of inflammation (C-reactive protein 81 mg/L; erythrocyte sedimentation rate 96 mm/hour), and chest X-rays (CXR) showed left … As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications Gastric band complications warning Case Report: Gastric Band Migrates |
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No more pills for your asthma, cough, and breathing problems
Galway Advertiser Some of the conditions that affect breathing are infections, such as colds and flu, bronchitis, asthma, and eye, ear, nose, throat, and sinus infections. Patients with lung cancer could find acupuncture useful to strengthen their immunity and reduce … |
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Inhaler Ban Causing Problems For Asthma Sufferers
NBC4i.com Rob Isbell relies on the inhaler to control his asthma. The self-employed trucker does not have insurance to cover a prescription inhaler. "I don't need to pay a doctor's co-pay to go see a doctor to get a prescription. … |
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 Deseret News |
Asthma belabors breathing, spells out long-term problems for young children
Deseret News "Diagnosing asthma early is key to keeping it under control," said Dr. Kristina McKinley, pediatric hospitalist at Intermountain Healthcare's Riverton Hospital. As one of the most common chronic diseases in children, she said asthma plagues more than 6 … |
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 Houston Chronicle (blog) |
Red tide kills fish, causes respiratory problems at South Padre Island
Houston Chronicle (blog) “People on a beach with red tide may experience irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, as well as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath,” the advisory says. People with existing respiratory illness, such as asthma, may experience these symptoms … |
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Asthma, COPD sufferers have more problems near farms
Horsetalk People with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffered more problems when living near livestock farms, Dutch researchers have revealed. They say emissions from the farms are to blame. Their findings were presented this week at the … Underweight COPD patients at higher risk of death Netherlands: First Smartphone App To Improve The Lifestyle Of Asthma And COPD … |
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Health Insider: Women with asthma have higher risk of pregnancy problems
Detroit Free Press A recent study confirms that women with poorly managed asthma are at a higher risk of having unhealthy babies born too early and that they are more likely to have other pregnancy complications including preeclampsia. … |
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 Heal Blog (blog) |
Obese children have more asthma problems
Atlantic Drugs New study suggests that children who suffer from obesity or are overweight have more difficulty controlling the symptoms of asthma and reducing them. The study was conducted at the University of California and looked at over 32000 children who had been … Asthma Flare Ups More Often in Obese Kids Longer allergy season means more misery Obese kids have more asthma flare-ups |
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