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Ausssies better at managing asthma: report
Sydney Morning Herald The report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows a decline in asthma-related hospital admissions and fewer asthmatic patients needing rapid re-admissions. There were just over 50100 hospital admissions in 1997 but by 2004 this … |
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Little Stinkers: Patients Report Worsening Asthma and Allergy Symptoms around …
Centre Daily Times There's not a lot of public information about it," says Nancy Sander, founder and president of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), the leading national family-founded nonprofit organization for people with asthma, allergies and … |
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Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health
U.S. News & World Report In addition, increased air pollution can increase asthma and other respiratory diseases, he noted. Climate change also increase the prevalence of airborne and water-borne disease. Benjamin believes that the Clean Air Act, passed in 1970, … Warming Threatens Public Health, Groups Warn Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health |
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Little Stinkers: Patients Report Worsening Asthma and Allergy Symptoms around …
PR Newswire (press release) There's not a lot of public information about it," says Nancy Sander, founder and president of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), the leading national family-founded nonprofit organization for people with asthma, allergies and … |
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Kids Growing Up on Farms Less Likely to Have Asthma
U.S. News & World Report 23 (HealthDay News) — In a European study that echoes the findings of other scientists, researchers have found that children who grow up on farms are less likely to develop childhood asthma. The risk of asthma was reduced by as much as 51 percent for … Farm living could arm kids against asthma Greater Germ Exposure Cuts Asthma Risk Bugs probe may bring asthma vaccine |
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Health Tip: Keep Track of Asthma Symptoms
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — Keeping track of asthma symptoms each day can help your doctor devise a more effective treatment plan. Pay attention to daytime symptoms including feeling short of breath, wheezing, coughing and having a tight feeling in the chest. … |
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Climate Change Extending Ragweed Season in Colder Climes: Study
U.S. News & World Report "For people who have experienced mild ragweed seasons, they may experience more problems than in the past," said Dr. Jay Portnoy, chief of the section of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo. … Climate Change Extends Allergy Season in North America Climate change creates longer ragweed season Study: Global warming linked to longer pollen season |
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Health Report: Children of working moms are sicker
WiredPRNews.com (press release) “A new study concludes that children of mothers who work outside the home have a 200 percent higher chance of overnight hospitalizations, asthma episodes and injuries or poisonings,” Reported the Omaha World-Herald. I don't necessarily agree with their … |
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Report: Moms with jobs have sicker kids
Omaha World-Herald A new study concludes that children of mothers who work outside the home have a 200 percent higher chance of overnight hospitalizations, asthma episodes and injuries or poisonings. The North Carolina State University study involved 89000 kids ages 7 to … Study: Working moms have sicker kids The Buzz On Business Kids of working mums more likely to be ill |
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Daily treatment for mild asthma may not be necessary, report finds
ABC7Chicago.com February 15, 2011 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A new report suggests mild asthma may not need to be treated daily. A "preventer" inhaler containing a corticosteriod is part of the daily routine for many asthma patients. But it can result in reduced growth and … Daily Inhaler Use Recommended For Children With Asthma Asthma may be over-treated in kids: Study Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2011 |
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