City Third Worst in US for Asthma Sufferers – Memphis Daily News

City Third Worst in US for Asthma Sufferers
Memphis Daily News
The study found that asthma sufferers are affected not only by air pollution but by other factors like pollen, secondhand smoke, high rates of poverty and a large uninsured population, which are all contributing factors to frequent and expensive
Asthma Capitals 2013: Virginia Takes the Top 'Honor'Allergic Living
Cleaning the right way to remove allergensPhiladelphia Sunday Sun

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UC researching issues facing asthma sufferers – Scoop.co.nz (press release)


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UC researching issues facing asthma sufferers
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Asthma Foundation of New Zealand says the direct medical cost to the country of treating asthma has been estimated at $125 million a year and, indirectly, $700 million a year. Maori and Pacific Islanders are disproportionately represented in asthma
Young asthmatics struggle to read in class – MSN New ZealandMSN NZ News

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New procedure could help asthma sufferers – WPTV.com – WPTV


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New procedure could help asthma sufferers – WPTV.com
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Thirty million people in the United States have asthma, but in some cases it is so severe that it can be difficult to control with medications. The new procedure, bronchial thermoplasty, is being offered at the University of Minnesota Medical Center
New Severe Asthma Treatment Heats Sections of the AirwayKNDO/KNDU

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Asthma sufferers ‘take huge risks’ – Times of Malta


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Asthma sufferers 'take huge risks'
Times of Malta
A survey more than 50,000 sufferers found that 52 per cent do not think they are at risk of an attack – but Asthma UK warned that nine out of 10 of those people are mistaken. The charity, which released the figures as part of its Stop Asthma Deaths
Half of asthma patients underestimate exacerbation riskPulse
People in Northern Ireland 'unaware of asthma risks'BBC News
Adults with asthma urged to take test onlineITV News
Best Medical Cover –Third Sector
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Half Of Asthma Sufferers Do Not Believe Life-Threatening Risk, Poll Suggests … – Huffington Post UK


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Half Of Asthma Sufferers Do Not Believe Life-Threatening Risk, Poll Suggests
Huffington Post UK
The charity, which released the figures as part of its Stop Asthma Deaths campaign, said that sufferers who do not take their preventer inhaler every day, or those who ignore worsening symptoms and those without a personal asthma action plan are at risk.
People with asthma warned over fatal attacksBBC News
Asthma sufferers urged to be more vigilantITV News

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