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Fourth grader hits back at asthma
South Jersey Local News SHAMONG—In May, as part of the Burlington County “Health Starts Here” program, the Health Department launched an “Asthma Awareness Month” poster contest, open to pupils between third and eighth grades in all county schools. Students were urged to … |
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Traffic pollution seen as a major contributor to new asthma cases
South China Morning Post Almost half of all children have at least one episode of wheezing before six years of age, according to a report which was published in The Lancet to coincide with World Asthma Day last week. Forty-eight per cent of children under five years of age … |
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Hits & Myths: Is it OK to allow asthmatic children to play sport?
South China Morning Post Is it okay for kids with asthma to play sports? The straight answer: Yes. The facts: It's perfectly fine for asthmatic children to take up sports. In fact, many elite and Olympic athletes are asthmatic, like British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe and … |
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Asthma in South Australian horses probed
Horsetalk Franklin said horses may develop respiratory disease as a result of exposure to dust and micro-organisms associated with the feed and bedding, and people working with horses in the stable environment are also at increased risk of developing asthma for … University of Adelaide research to test if 'horse asthma' exists here Do You and Your Horse Both Have Asthma? |
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Signal Tribune |
Colby Fire smoke, ash wreaks havoc for South Bay allergy, asthma sufferers
Daily Breeze “I can tell you that we are seeing more asthma patients than we were seeing before (the fire),” said Dr. Allan Singer, a Torrance allergist. Patients started calling the allergy clinic at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Harbor City when the plume … Colby Fire: How to keep yourself safe from wildfire smoke, an air quality FAQ Colby Fire Prompts Smoke Advisory Warnings in Affected Areas Colby fire northeast of Los Angeles prompts air-quality alert |
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DigitalJournal.com |
Fibre in fruit and vegetables may combat asthma, researchers say
South China Morning Post That could mean that dietary fibre influences other inflammatory diseases, such as asthma. It's known that asthma has increased in westernised countries since the 1960s, during which time the amount of fibre consumed has also declined. Moreover, asthma … A high fibre diet may help ward off asthma Special High-fiber diet may ward off asthma Dietary fibres protect the lungs from asthma |
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DMX arrested in South Carolina, treated by paramedics at scene for asthma
Zap2it.com (blog) During the arrest, DMX also reportedly suffered an asthma attack and paramedics were called to the scene to treat him. But the rapper is fine now. The rapper's last album, "Undisputed," came out nearly a year ago and peaked at no. 2 on the US R&B charts. DMX Arrested: Rapper Calls BS on Cops, Alleges Setup, Has Asthma Attack DMX Arrested AGAIN! Why Did Police Put Him Behind Bars This Time? DMX Arrested In South Carolina, Police Conspiracy Theory Barks Won't Stop Jail … |
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Health officials: Indiana flu deaths rise to 40
South Bend Tribune Of those, 33 were people older than age 65 and 38 had underlying medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma and renal disease. This flu season is "a bad one for the elderly," Thomas Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease … Preventing flu thru R&D It's Official: Flu Outbreak is National Epidemic Flu season hits early: What you should know |
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Global network to target asthma
South Asia Mail (CNS): A world without asthma is the ultimate vision of the Global Asthma Network (GAN), launched last week at the University of Auckland. The network aims to improve care for people with asthma around the world. Its work will range from research into … |
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Seeking a breath of fresh air
South End News Successful asthma control depends on your willingness to observe and manage your daughter's experiences. You've definitely taken some important steps already – noticing that her symptoms require attention, and getting that health-related attention from … |
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