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Dismal Swamp Fire Smoke Returns
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily Code Orange: Active children and adults, and people with heart or lung disease (including asthma) should limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. Code Red: Active children and adults should limit or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities. … |
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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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CDC warns of smoke from south Georgia wildfires
WRDW-TV Ernce says, "Right now, I'm having to take more of the asthma medication to help me to breathe a little easier." That's on top of the medications she already takes. She has a ceiling fan in almost every room and an air filter. … |
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Smoke May Affect Your Health
WSAV-TV Smoke may worsen symptoms for people who have heart or lung disease, or other pre-existing respiratory conditions, such as respiratory allergies, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When smoke levels are high enough, even healthy … |
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Smoke From Wildfires in Southwest May Be Health Hazard
Hispanically Speaking News (blog) Photo Credits: People with asthma, other respiratory ailments urged to stay inside, keep windows closed. People with asthma, other respiratory ailments urged to stay inside, keep windows closed. With record-breaking wildfires scorching the American … Smoke May Affect Your Health |
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Smoke from wildfires in Southwest may be health hazard
19 Action News The Gallup Indian Medical Center, which sits on the border of the Navajo Reservation in western New Mexico, is seeing a lot of asthma-related complaints, said Heidi Krapfl, chief of the environmental health epidemiology bureau at the New Mexico … |
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Smoke From Wildfires in Southwest May Be Health Hazard
U.S. News & World Report The Gallup Indian Medical Center, which sits on the border of the Navajo Reservation in western New Mexico, is seeing a lot of asthma-related complaints, said Heidi Krapfl, chief of the environmental health epidemiology bureau at the New Mexico … |
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Health officials warn of wildfire smoke hazards
Clay Today Smoke can also worsen conditions such as asthma and other chronic respiratory or lung conditions. * Pay attention to local air quality reports, news coverage or health warnings related to smoke. * Use common sense when outside conditions are smoky. … |
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Smoke and Ash Make Music Difficult for Street Performer
First Coast News "It's almost like if you have asthma," Rogers said. "I don't have asthma, but to try to inhale it and exhale it, it's difficult because the air quality is not there." Jacksonville was ranked worst in the state for air quality Tuesday evening, … |
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