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Breathing tests are used to diagnose asthma
The Salinas Californian DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor ordered breathing tests to see if I have asthma. He didn't tell me what it's like to go through this. Can you explain? DEAR READER: The tests your doctor almost surely is referring to are pulmonary function tests. The tests are … |
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Childhood asthma may increase risks of shingles
The Salinas Californian Nearly 1 million incidences of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles, occur every year in the U.S., with an estimated one-third of all adults affected by age 80. Despite its prevalence, particularly between ages 50 and 59, it is still unclear … Childhood asthma may increase risk of shingles Asthma May Increase Shingles Risk Scientists discover link between Shingles and Asthma |
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Asthma camp lets kids enjoy summer
The Salinas Californian It's a unique camp that's celebrating its 30th summer in Salinas this year. It's also helping campers with one of the most common long-term diseases of children. The Mark Velcoff, MD, Asthma Camp is takes place this week at Monterey Park Elementary School. |
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Poverty, race drive asthma rates
The Salinas Californian For the past 50 years, scientists also believed urban living led to higher rates of asthma in children. But new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center disputes the notion that geography alone is a major risk factor for the disease and its … |
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Asthma action plan will help during an emergency
The Salinas Californian DEAR DOCTOR K: My son was recently diagnosed with asthma. His doctor wants to put together an asthma “action plan.” What is that? DEAR READER: Asthma is a complicated and serious disease. It can behave differently from hour to hour and from day to … Ask Dr. K: Asthma requires 'action plan' |
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Monterey Park School hosts annual asthma camp
The Salinas Californian Now in its 29th year, Velcoff Asthma Camp was co-founded by the late Dr. Mark Velcoff and Jill Houlette, a respiratory therapist at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Velcoff's partners, Dr. Steve Prager and Dr. Dan More, and Velcoff's daughter, Rachael … |
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27th annual Asthma Day Camp culminated Friday
The Salinas Californian During classroom sessions each morning, the children learned about asthma, covering topics including avoiding “triggers,” medicines, nutrition, and breathing and relaxation techniques, said Jill Houlette, camp coordinator and a registered respiratory … |
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Seniors with asthma do worse if obese
The Salinas Californian www.aafa.org/, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has more about older adults and asthma. Older adults who have asthma are at increased risk for poorly controlled asthma if they are obese, a new study says. Researchers looked at 104 patients … Dirty Air and Fat Make Asthma Worse Stress in Pregnant Women Can Provoke Allergic Reactions Such as Asthma or … Obesity, exposure to pollutants affect asthma control |
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Day camp gives kids the upper hand on asthma
The Salinas Californian To apply for the 2012 Asthma Day Camp, call Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System's Respiratory Care Department at 831-755-0782 between 8:30 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. Cost is $55; Scholarships are ®available. Website: www.svmh. … NEED TO BREATHE: Asthma camp helps kids cope |
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