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Asthma attack takes the life of 12-year-old girl, family blames the heat
News3LV LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — An asthma attack claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl Thursday. Doctors say Alayzah Marcus "suddenly" was not able to breathe. The family blames the heat and their child's active lifestyle as the key contributors to her … |
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Reading Eagle |
Short Takes: Kempton Shindig, fighting asthma
Reading Eagle "Asthma can limit physical activity and is the number 1 reason for school absenteeism," said Michelle Niedermeier, community IPM coordinator for PA IPM, in a statement. "While asthma cannot be cured, it can be controlled with medication and by avoiding … |
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kgw.com |
Swimmer Kelsi Worrell takes control of asthma to train for Rio
kgw.com The Mount Holly, N.J. native, said she struggled to control her asthma in the water when she was younger, particularly in finding the right combination of medications. But when she started swimming at Louisville, following her intuition and knowing … |
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WUSA9.com |
Swimmer Kelsi Worrell takes control of asthma to train for Rio
WUSA9.com The Mount Holly, N.J. native, said she struggled to control her asthma in the water when she was younger, particularly in finding the right combination of medications. But when she started swimming at Louisville, following her intuition and knowing … |
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USA TODAY |
Swimmer Kelsi Worrell takes control of asthma to train for Rio
USA TODAY The Mount Holly, N.J., native, said she struggled to control her asthma in the water when she was younger, particularly in finding the right combination of medications. But when she started swimming at Louisville, following her intuition and knowing … |
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CBS Local |
Extreme Heat Takes Toll on Asthma Patients
CBS Local ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – These past few days of high temperatures and heat indexes are hitting people with asthma hard. St. Louis City and County hospitals have treated 46 heat-related illnesses since last Thursday. But in St. Louis City on Sunday alone … |
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AliveCor founder takes on new challenge: Child asthma
MedCity News An estimated 6.8 million children have asthma, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. Entrepreneurs such as Propellar Health have sought to develop digital health solutions to get a better handle on the condition to help parents avoid … |
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Unmanaged Asthma Takes Its Toll on Low-Income DC Children and Families
PR Web (press release) Asthma is not curable, but it is controllable with proper care, education, and resources. However, the resources that are necessary to support effective asthma management are unavailable to many of the children who need them most. Policy actions – from … |
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North Shore collaborative takes aim at asthma triggers
Wicked Local Marblehead According to Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the prevalence of asthma in Massachusetts is among the highest in the nation. In 2007, about one in 10 people (9.9 percent of adults and 10.3 percent of children) were living with asthma, and … |
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Xconomy |
Propeller Health Takes Off With Digital Tracker for Asthma
Xconomy The holiday season just past was a feast for the senses—decorations, scented candles, fresh-cut evergreens, and the happy faces of visitors. But all the household cleaning and holiday decorating can also set off an asthma attack, as some sufferers … |
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