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Preemies at greater risk of asthma as they grow up, study says
Victoria Times Colonist Preterm birth may put babies at higher risk for needing asthma medication during childhood and adolescence, according to a Swedish study. "Every week in the womb is important for the fetus in order to reduce the risk of childhood asthma," said Hartmut … |
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Peabody Energy Says It's Victim Of Website Hoax
Wall Street Journal (BTU) said it's the latest victim of a hoax after activists launched a website and fake press release saying the coal company is offering free inhalers to children with asthma who live with 200 miles of a coal plant. Peabody says the website claims to … Spoof Site Mocks Coal Company With Promise Of Asthma Inhalers For Kids Coal Cares Site, A Brilliant Hoax of The Coal Industry Asthma Medication! Free Inhalers! Big Coal Really Cares |
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Rigel says Pfizer returns asthma therapy rights
Reuters May 6 (Reuters) – Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc said Pfizer Inc has returned the rights to Rigel's inhaled asthma therapy, following the world's biggest drugmaker's decision to exit research and development in the allergy and respiratory therapeutic area. … Rigel Assumes Development Responsibility for Inhaled Asthma Therapy Pfizer Hands Back Rigel Drug |
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Food allergies cost $500 million a year, study says
msnbc.com For instance, an emergency department visit for a food allergy cost $553, while previous studies have found that a visit to the emergency room for asthma cost $345. "We're not really sure why that is," Holdford said. The results could mean that people … Early solid foods tied to lower peanut allergy risk Starting solid foods BEFORE four months could cut risk of peanut allergy |
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Asthma Rate Rises Sharply in US, Government Says
New York Times Americans are suffering from asthma in record numbers, according to a study released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly one in 10 children and almost one in 12 Americans of all ages now has asthma, … Asthma Rates Climb For Children, Adults CDC: Asthma Rates on the Rise Asthma rates increasing in US, despite less smoking and decreased air … |
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South Florida's air still too smoggy, says lung association report
Sun-Sentinel Soot, also called particle pollution, can increase the risk of heart disease, lung cancer and asthma attacks, according to the lung association. Smog, or ground-level ozone, can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing and coughing, … Providence Receives An “F” For Smog |
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Study Says Acetaminophen in Pregnancy may Increase Child Asthma Risk
AccentedTouch Anew study points out that by taking painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase the risk of developing asthma among children. According to the study' led researcher Richard Beasley of the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, … |
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Acetaminophen in pregnancy may boost child asthma risk, study says
The Times Herald A new study suggests that taking the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in children. But the study's lead researcher, Richard Beasley of the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, … |
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Acetaminophen in pregnancy may boost child asthma risk, study says
News Chief A new study suggests that taking the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in children. They found that acetaminophen taken at any stage of pregnancy was associated with a 21 percent increased risk of … |
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EPA says OK needs to clean up
KFOR The EPA says sulfur dioxide is dangerous; it can create toxic rain and can potentially cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems including asthma. "We're at an energy crossroads. We have the option to either continue relying on this outdated energy … Oklahoma residents air views on EPA plan High sulfur dioxide emissions could lead to stronger restrictions |
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