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AsiaOne |
Asthma on the rise in China over past decade
AsiaOne Asthma cases have risen dramatically in China over the past decade along with ever deteriorating air pollution, according to leading respiratory specialists. Nationwide, the prevalence of asthma stands at 1 to 2 per cent, while in some cities it can … |
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InterAksyon |
Asthma alert for firecrackers as injuries rise
Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting an increase in respiratory cases, particularly asthma attacks, amidst the New Year revelry due to the smoke coming from firecrackers. “Every New Year celebration, you would see more … DOH sees asthma cases rising with firecrackers; another boy ingests 'luces' |
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The Times (subscription) |
'Scandalous' rise in asthma deaths after NHS review
The Times (subscription) Charities say the statistics highlight an unacceptable lack of progress since an in-depth review by the Royal College of Physicians in May found that two thirds of asthma deaths could have been avoided. The national review of asthma deaths found that … |
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The Daily Telegraph |
The number of children dying from asthma in NSW is on the rise again
The Daily Telegraph “In relation to the fatal asthma attack, in six cases there were indicators that the child or the child's family may not have recognised early signs that asthma symptoms were slowly worsening, or may not have fully appreciated the severity of the child … |
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Asthma rates rise in Connecticut
Yale Daily News (blog) New figures released by the Centers for Disease Control reveal that asthma rates in Connecticut have steadily risen over the past 10 years. Between 2000 and 2010, asthma rates in the state have increased by 17 percent, according to Michelle Caul … |
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ER visits and hospitalizations for asthma on the rise
The CT Mirror Ava, 3, of Bridgeport, knows what to expect from a visit with Hen, having dealt with asthma since she was 1. She also spent several nights in the hospital after an attack in 2012. "I had always heard about wheezing, but had never really heard it before … |
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ER Visits And Hospitalizations For Asthma On The Rise
Hartford Courant Ava Passley covered her nose and giggled as Dr. Jacob Hen walked into an examination room at his pediatric pulmonology office in Trumbull recently. Ava, 3, of Bridgeport, knows what to expect from a visit with Hen, having dealt with asthma since she was 1. Connecticut ER visits and hospitalizations for asthma on the rise |
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Connecticut ER visits and hospitalizations for asthma on the rise
New Haven Register Ava is part of growing number of people in Connecticut who have used the emergency room for asthma symptoms, according to the most recent figures from the state Department of Public Health. Each year from 2005 to 2009, Connecticut residents with … |
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The Canberra Times |
Cold snap triggers rise in asthma attacks
The Canberra Times ''The flu will aggravate asthma, and so does cold, dry air.'' The National Asthma Council Australia said asthma attacks soared in winter and sufferers should be mindful of the risks. The council's chairwoman, Dr Noela Whitby, said the common cold was … |
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Science World Report |
Rise in BMI Ups the Risk of Developing Asthma During Mid-Childhood
Science World Report The authors concluded: "Environmental influences on the development of asthma in childhood have been extensively investigated in epidemiological studies, but few of these provide strong evidence for causality… [higher BMI in mid-childhood] could help … Obesity in Children May Contribute to Asthma Higher BMI Increases Asthma Risk in Mid-Childhood: Study Body Mass Index Linked To An Increased Chance Of Asthma, Genetic Evidence … |
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