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Pueblo hospital hopes to lower asthma-related visits
FOX21News.com PUEBLO, Colo. — “I got a FitBit, so I'm able to track my steps,” said Kathie Gepfert, an asthma patient at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center. This is just one way Gepfert is living healthy. “My oxygen level has actually gone up when I'm not on oxygen … Classes help asthma patients breathe easier |
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Classes help asthma patients breathe easier
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News They say this month is an important reminder to everyone that asthma can be a debilitating disease when it's not properly taken care of. To help curb those issues, they've been offering lung fitness and pulmonary rehabilitation classes for just over … |
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Asthma & poverty
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News "It's been demonstrated many times that environments where you have poor nutrition, where you have violence, where you're constantly exposed to environmental factors such as air pollution, then you're going to have increased incidence of asthma," notes … |
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New surgery helps Asthma patients breathe easier
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News A new surgery could help asthma patients breath easier, in fact, it's the first drug-free way to relieve symptoms. The surgery is called Bronchial Thermoplasty. It works by applying a radio frequency to the smooth muscles in the lung's bronchial … |
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Treatment helps asthma patients breathe easier
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News Asthma affects millions all over the world, but a new development may give them a chance to breathe easier. Nora Gordils battled severe asthma for decades until her doctor suggested a new treatment. "I feel much better, I really feel much better. I can … Healthy Living: New Breathing Treatments for Patients with Asthma |
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House Call: Will a Dog Make My Child's Asthma Worse?
Pueblo Chieftain Possibly, though you should consult your daughter's asthma specialist before making a decision. School-age children who have asthma typically also have allergies, and despite what you may have heard, there is no breed that's truly hypoallergenic. |
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Swimming benefits asthmatic athletes from beginners to Olympians
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News As the Olympic swimming events came to an end on Saturday, the excitement at the pool continued stateside. Both young and old have been inspired to get into the water this summer because of the success of gold medal winners Michael Phelps and … |
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Asthma attacks can be tamed with meds
Pueblo Chieftain A: Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the breathing passages in lungs. It is a common problem affecting more than 22 million people in the US It can affect people of all ages, but often begins during childhood. |
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Valley asthma care gets grant boost
Pueblo Chieftain ALAMOSA — A Denver hospital will deploy a $950000 grant to improve asthma treatment in the San Luis Valley. National Jewish Health will provide training for health-care professionals in the valley and educational materials for parents. |
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