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Sport key to controlling asthma
Auckland stuff.co.nz Chronic asthma is a motivator not a barrier to competing in the Ironman New Zealand, Alistair Harsant says. The Glenfield father of one plans to swim 3.8 kilometres, bike 180km and run 42km in Taupo next March in his quest to raise $10,000 for the … |
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Mussel oil returns as treatment for asthma
Auckland stuff.co.nz Oil from New Zealand shellfish is being touted as a wonder treatment for children with asthma. |
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Asthma no fun without a puffer fish
Stuff.co.nz INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Ben Squires, left, and Daniel Loomb are helping children to beat asthma with the iPad app they developed in conjunction with Asthma Waikato. Beating asthma has become a whole lot more fun thanks to four Waikato University software … |
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In-form batsman is finally breathing more easily
Stuff.co.nz DETERMINED: Suffering chronic asthma as a child didn't hinder Josh Brodie's ambition. "Since I was five years old, the only thing I've ever wanted is to play test cricket for New Zealand and score a test hundred.'' Josh Brodie did something out of … |
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Dream Nepal hike charity spinoff
Stuff.co.nz The Blenheim-based beauty therapist has been dreaming of hiking in Nepal for 10 years, but constantly put the trip on hold because of her asthma. "When I first started thinking about going 10 years ago, I told myself it wouldn't be wise, but the desire … |
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Asthma inhaler excuse helps driver beat charge
Stuff.co.nz A drink-driver has had his conviction dismissed after arguing that his breath test was skewed by his asthma inhaler. Kenneth John Pope, who has emphysema, was found guilty on June 20 last year of driving with excess breath alcohol after being stopped … |
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Cold rids teddies of asthma mites
Stuff.co.nz Frequent holidays at the "South Pole" are the best cure for teddies afflicted with asthma-inducing dust mites, researchers have confirmed. A University of Otago, Wellington study – published in international journal Paediatric Allergy and Immunology … Freezing soft toys before washing combats dust mites Parents should chill over house dust mites: Medical scientists Freezing of Toys Gives Freedom from HDM |
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Report links mould to children's asthma
Stuff.co.nz 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 1990s, … Asthma and Allergies Triggered by Molds on Homes in Children Mouldy home tied to kids' asthma, allergies Moldy Home Tied to Kids' Asthma, Allergies |
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Quake evacuee can't find GP in city
Stuff.co.nz A sick Christchurch "refugee" had to go to Southland Hospital to get treatment for asthma because Invercargill's doctors are not taking on new patients. Former Christchurch bus driver Raylene Collins has found a job in Invercargill and hoped to start a … |
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Prison death family furious
Stuff.co.nz The department told them Mr Harris – who had chronic asthma – died during a scuffle with several Corrections officers after he attempted to hang himself in his cell. But Mr Harris' sister, Lee Harris, believes her brother "died like an animal" and the … |
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