Tag: Straits
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NSF did not report last asthma attack – Straits Times
Straits Times NSF did not report last asthma attackStraits TimesHe did not mention this to Dr Tan Ming Wei, 28, who examined him on Jan 4, 2011 before his enlistment. Dr Tan, then with the SAF Medical Classification Centre, said he noted that Pte Lee had said "yes" in the check box under asthma/lung disease.…
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Mild asthma could still lead to fatal attack – Straits Times
AsiaOne Mild asthma could still lead to fatal attackStraits TimesBy Salma Khalik, Health Correspondent and Melissa Pang A mild asthmatic who has been symptom-free for years could still get a sudden attack that is fatal. But since such fatal attacks are rare, doctors say those who have their asthma well under control …Servicemen's safety top…
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‘1 in 5 has SAF servicemen asthma, but it’s mild’ – Straits Times
Straits Times '1 in 5 has SAF servicemen asthma, but it's mild'Straits TimesBy Jermyn Chow, Defence Correspondent One in five servicemen in the Singapore Armed Forces has asthma, but his condition is usually mild – mild enough for most of those with the disease to be considered combat-fit. Over the past 20 years, …1 in…
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1 in 5 SAF servicemen have asthma: Ng Eng Hen – Straits Times
AsiaOne 1 in 5 SAF servicemen have asthma: Ng Eng HenStraits TimesOne in five servicemen in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has asthma, although the majority of them are mild, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in Parliament on Monday. He explained that in the last 20 years, servicemen with mild asthma are considered …Servicemen's…
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Mouldy homes tied to children’s asthma, allergies – Straits Times
Mouldy homes tied to children's asthma, allergiesStraits TimesNEW York – CHILDREN who live in water-damaged, mouldy homes, especially those with visible mould, have higher risks for asthma and allergies than their peers, according to a study. The study, which reviewed 61 international studies conducted since the …Moldy home boosts kids' risk of asthma, allergiesmsnbc.comall 14…
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Indian kids eat live fish to cure asthma – Straits Times
Indian kids eat live fish to cure asthmaStraits TimesHYDERABAD – CAMPAIGNERS in India have demanded that children under 14 be banned from swallowing live fish in a traditional treatment for asthma administered at a festival every year in June. Hundreds of thousands of sufferers gather annually in …Andhra Pradesh banned fish medicines for children to…
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German asthma warning for swimming babies – Straits Times
France24 German asthma warning for swimming babiesStraits Times'It is not possible at this stage to say definitively whether lung tissue can be damaged in the early stages (of life) and lead to asthma, because data on …German Environment Agency to investigate link between childhood exposure to …Chemical Watch (subscription)all 9 news articles » View full post…
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Asthma and Allergy Cases Up in Singapore
Asthma and allergy cases up Singapore Asthma and allergy cases up Singapore and those with respiratory and heart ailments should reduce exertion says the The Straits Times – Singapore A woman spotted wearing a face mask at Orchard Road yesterday. The PSI rose above 100 into the unhealthy range yesterday. Doctors said that at this…