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Air Cleaners Do Not Thwart Most Effects of Secondhand Smoke
Medscape August 4, 2011 — Air cleaners significantly reduce particulate matter (PM) levels but are not enough to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in inner-city children with asthma residing with a smoker, a new study has found. Arlene M. Butz, ScD, MSN, … Indoor Air Cleaners Ease Asthma Symptoms in Children Living With Smokers |
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ADHD, Learning Issues May Be Linked to Secondhand Smoke
U.S. News & World Report According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, secondhand smoke has been linked to increased severity of asthma in 200000 to 1 million children and 150000-300000 lower respiratory tract infections in babies. Secondhand smoke is also linked to … Secondhand smoke 'could increase risk of ADHD in children by 50%' Effects of Second Hand Smoke Today's Top Medical Stories- July 11, 2011 |
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Secondhand smoke reduces asthma drug effectiveness in children
Nursing Times Drug therapy in children allergic to house dust mites is ineffective when they are exposed to secondary smoke, according to scientists. … |
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Secondhand smoke still a burning issue
San Diego Union Tribune In children with asthma, this brief exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger an asthma attack. A: The Surgeon General has concluded that the only way to … Richard Feldman: How long will we hold out? |
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WVU receives grant to study secondhand smoke
The Daily Athenaeum "Secondhand smoke is an environmental trigger factor that leads to airway inflammation and asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals," Wu wrote in a press … |
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Friday's letters: Secondhand smoke
BlueRidgeNow.com To The Editor: “New research shows that smoking bans spare many children with asthma from being hospitalized, a finding that suggests smoke-free laws have … DHEC official asks Hartsville to enact smoke-free ordinance |
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Second-hand smoke
reddeeradvocate.com Alberta Health and Wellness is advising against strenuous physical activity outdoors suggests those with asthma bronchitis or emphysema should stay indoors. … BC smoke sparks Alberta health alert Alberta issues health warning due to BC fires Showers may bring relief as smoke from BC settles over Calgary |
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