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San Francisco Chronicle |
Asthma, allergy rates higher in extreme runners
San Francisco Chronicle But about 25 percent of the athletes said they have allergies, and 13 percent suffer exercise-induced asthma – both higher than average rates. Scientists believe that the runners' exposure to outdoor allergens may factor into their increased rates of … |
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UPI.com |
Influenza vaccination rates increased among patients with asthma
Healio Influenza vaccination coverage among those with asthma increased to 50% in 2010-2011, up from 36% during the 2005-2006 influenza season, according to the CDC. However, influenza vaccine coverage still lags behind the Healthy People 2020 target of … Too Few Americans With Asthma Getting Flu Shots Flu shot especially important for those with asthma CDC Reports on Vaccine Coverage Among Patients with Asthma |
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The Guardian (blog) |
It's too soon to blame paracetamol for rising childhood asthma rates
The Guardian (blog) Asthma rates have been on the increase for several decades and experts around the world are looking for reasons that might explain this trend. Parallel to that, paracetamol has become the most widely used treatment for fever in children. Could these … Calpol asthma study is not as straightforward as it seems Paracetamol 'Could Cause Asthma' In Kids Children given Calpol more likely to develop asthma, says study |
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Asthma experts united to tackle Europe's high asthma prevalence and death rates
News-Medical.net Asthma experts from across Europe are uniting as part of a new partnership launched this week to tackle Europe's high asthma prevalence and death rates. The European Asthma Research and Innovation partnership (EARIP) aims to reduce asthma deaths in … |
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Asthma Hospitalization Rates Higher for Menopausal Women
Ivanhoe (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Women in their 40s and 50s with asthma are twice as likely to be hospitalized from the condition as men of a similar age, according to research from the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Researchers analyzed data … |
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Middle Age Women Have Higher Asthma Hospitalization Rates
Counsel & Heal Researchers said that asthma mostly affects young boys and adult women. Previous studies revealed that up until puberty, boys tend to have higher rates of asthma than girls. "Then, during the menopausal years, women's hospitalization rates are double … |
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KVAL |
Study: Asthma rates higher in kids near West Eugene industrial area
KVAL "The asthma rate for children is approximately 14 percent in west Eugene compared to a little over 8 percent in other parts of Eugene," Lisa Arkin, executive director of Beyond Toxics. That didn't surprise West Eugene resident Erica Templeman. "I take … |
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News 12 Bronx (registration) |
Study : Green building may reduce asthma rates
News 12 Bronx (registration) THE BRONX – A building in the Bronx could be the reason why tenants' asthma rates have gone down, according to a study conducted by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Eltona Apartments feature rooftop wind turbines, Energy Star light fixtures, and … |
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News 12 Bronx (registration) |
Mount Sinai School of Medicine study: Eltona Apartment may reduce asthma rates
News 12 Bronx (registration) THE BRONX – A building in the Bronx could be the reason why tenants' asthma rates have gone down, according to a study conducted by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Eltona Apartments feature rooftop wind turbines, Energy Star light fixtures, and … |
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Could Obama's climate plan help decrease asthma rates?
Fox News Detailed in President Obama's Climate Action Plan, the initiative maintains that, “Asthma rates have doubled in the past 30 years, and our children will suffer more asthma attacks as air pollution gets worse.” And according to some experts, numerous … |
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