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Beware The Sandy Cough
WSAV-TV (blog) Some of Hurricane Sandy victims continues to be plagued by rashes, asthma and coughing as cleanup efforts continue and mold problems persist. One worker says he not only feels drained and tired, but he says he wakes up coughing every morning. He's a … |
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 San Francisco Chronicle |
Health Crisis In Sandy Disaster Zones: Cold, Mold Loom As Hazards In …
Huffington Post That dust can sometimes trigger asthma. But it is the approaching winter that has some public health officials worried most. Nighttime temperatures have been around freezing and stand to drop in the coming weeks. New York City's health department said … Cold, mold loom as hazards in Sandy disaster zones |
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Cold, mold loom as hazards in Sandy disaster zones
Concord Monitor Others have been sleeping in houses filled with construction dust, as workers have ripped out walls and flooring. That dust can sometimes trigger asthma. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig). Eddie Saman cleans out his house, which was damaged by Superstorm Sandy, … |
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 Daily Mail |
Sandy victims and cleanup workers plagued by cough as are hospital sees …
Daily Mail Exposure to mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms. With or without allergies, people exposed to airborne mold particles typically experience irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, said Deb Brown, president and CEO of … |
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Daily Mail |
Sandy victims and clean-up workers plagued by cough as local hospital sees …
Daily Mail Exposure to mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms. With or without allergies, people exposed to airborne mold particles typically experience irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, said Deb Brown, president and CEO of … |
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 ABC News |
Illness, Injury Risks Linger After Sandy
ABC News Dr. Christopher Portier, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Center for Environmental Health, said mold can trigger asthma and even cause headaches when it's in a certain growth phase. "Mold is going to be a serious problem … |
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