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Triggers of summer asthma
Queens Chronicle Many people look forward to the summer because it is the season for the beach, barbecues, family trips and many outdoor activities. While the summer can be fun, it can be problematic for those who suffer from asthma. The fluctuation in weather and air … |
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Queens man with asthma, pacemaker dies in police custody following chase
New York Daily News A 46-year-old man who suffered from asthma and had a pacemaker died in police custody following a chase Tuesday in Queens, authorities said. Daniel Levitt Jr. died after he was cuffed at Grandview Ave. and Menahan St. in Ridgewood at 2:10 p.m. for an … Queens Man Dies After Police Pursue and Then Detain Him Asthmatic Man Dies After Arrest in Queens |
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13-Year-Old Hit By Driver On Queens Sidewalk Dies At Hospital
Gothamist According to the Times-Ledger, some outlets reported that Gomez may have died of an asthma attack, but the medical examiner could not confirm that. The Post's sources claim Gomez only suffered minor injuries in the crash, but was admitted to Elmhurst … |
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Treating asthma in adults
Queens Chronicle Living with asthma can have a devastating impact on anyone's life. From sleeping through the night to walking to the bus stop to exercising, asthma can make even the simplest tasks difficult. Asthma, a disease that affects the lungs, commonly causes … |
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Asthma Screening Day
Queens Chronicle At the third annual Asthma Screening Day at Riis Settlement, a community center in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, held Saturday, residents had fun and were checked for the breathing condition. Queensbridge, the largest public housing … |
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Heating Oil Phase-Out Will Reduce Pollution, Asthma
Western Queens Gazette In Queens County, about 50000 children with pediatric asthma and almost 200000 people with adult asthma are at risk because of fine particulate pollution, according to the American Lung Association. Increased exposure to fine particulate matter is also … |
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Medical procedure for severe asthma
Queens Courier A new medical procedure might be the answer to those that suffer from severe asthma. Bronchial thermoplasty – now offered at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is the first non-drug treatment for those that suffer from severe and chronic … |
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City cracks down asthma-triggering buildings
Queens Courier A reform bill was passed by the city council requiring building owners to remediate asthma-triggering housing code violations. … |
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11 Queens schools to get playgrounds
“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of?” are song lyrics to Jay-Z, but tens of thousands of city students have nothing but a concrete yard on which to play during recess.
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