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Richmond voted asthma capital of US
WTVR “In 2010 and 2011 Richmond was voted the asthma capital of the United States,” said THE Virginia League of Conservation Voters' Henry Symons. In fact, Richmond's asthma rate sits at 33 percent. Symons warns those numbers are far too high. |
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Richmond named “Asthma Capital” for the second straight year
Examiner.com Richmond was recently awarded the title of “Asthma Capital” of the United States for the second straight year by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. As if this honor wasn't enough, Virginia Beach also fell into the top 10 most “challenging” … Escalating costs of allergy relief |
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Richmond, Virginia Beach among top 10 most challenging places in the US to …
The Republic Richmond has won the title of "Asthma Capital" of the US for the second year in a row. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America also ranked Virginia Beach in the top 10 most challenging places to live with asthma. The group's rankings are based on … |
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Allergy season brings months of misery for many
Richmond Times Dispatch She also has asthma, and allergies make it worse. Spring is here, and seasonal allergy sufferers who didn't start their antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids weeks ago to prep their body for the onslaught of pollens are probably suffering. … Upstate Cities Land on Annual 'Worst' Allergy List Are You Armed & Ready For Allergy Season? Stop the Wheezing: Advice for Preventing and Treating Allergies |
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Can't breathe? Allergy and asthma both bad here
Richmond Times Dispatch By Tammie Smith Q: Is Richmond really the asthma and allergy capital of the United States? How is that determined? A: That's half right. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Richmond is the asthma capital of the United States, … Report says pollen's attracted to the Capitol City Stinkbugs' role as allergen studied |
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Dr. Donohue for Feb. 28
Richmond Times Dispatch By Times Dispatch Staff Dear Dr. Donohue: When I was a kid, I had asthma. Then it went away completely. Now, at age 37, it's back. As a child, I took only one medicine and did well. Now I have a number of medicines and inhalers, and I'm confused. … |
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Richmond Tops 'Asthma Capital' List Again
DigitalJournal.com (press release) 1 Asthma Capital – the most challenging place to live with asthma in the US – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which conducted the study. The ranking was determined based on an analysis and scoring of a variety of … |
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Richmond area repeats as No. 1 among worst places for asthma patients
Virginia Business Magazine The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America on Wednesday announced that Richmond is again the nation's allergy capital in a ranking of the nation's 100 largest metro areas. The AAFA's annual ranking of the most challenging places in the US to live … |
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Richmond Tops 'Asthma Capital' List Again
PR Newswire (press release) 1 Asthma Capital – the most challenging place to live with asthma in the US – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which conducted the study. The ranking was determined based on an analysis and scoring of a variety of … |
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For Scouts, a time for friends and earning badges
Richmond Times Dispatch "I want to do scuba diving, but I have asthma so I'm not sure if I will be able to. It depends on how well I can breathe," he said. He said his asthma is … |
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