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Asthma, allergies linked to indoor air quality
The Tennessean Chemicals found in paints, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, and many other common items found in the house contribute to indoor pollution. These chemicals can linger in the air and exacerbate respiratory health conditions, such as asthma or allergies. |
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After asthma attack, Norris leads Clarksville softball to state
The Tennessean BRENTWOOD — Heather Norris lay in the pitcher's circle during the eighth inning of Clarksville's Class AAA softball sectional gasping for air, each desperate cough echoing through Ravenwood's silent ballpark. She was having an asthma attack during the … |
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Allergies this fall expected to be tougher for sufferers
The Tennessean “If symptoms are persistent or year-round or not fully controlled by medications or people develop complications, such as sinusitis or asthma, those are people who need to see an allergist,” said Dr. John Overholt with Allergy & Asthma Associates of … |
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TVA's Gallatin plant getting pollution controls
The Tennessean A plan to add new pollution control equipment to TVA's Gallatin power plant will save jobs and reduce asthma-triggering substances that waft into the air. The Gallatin facility was among the Tennessee Valley Authority coal-burning power plants facing a … |
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Food allergies in children on the rise
The Tennessean Children with a food allergy are more likely to have asthma and other allergies. Sources: The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe immune system protects people from organisms that can … Food allergies challenge families |
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Air quality alert issued for Wednesday
The Tennessean This alert, which is the eighth air quality alert of the 2011 ozone season, means the air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children and older adults and anyone with asthma or other respiratory conditions. … Bad air predicted through end of week Air quality deteriorates as summer heats up INSIDE Your Home: The Ugly Invaders Which Can Make You Sick |
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Nashville, three other TN cities among top US 'Asthma Capitals'
The Tennessean New CDC data show that more Americans are suffering from asthma, and the rate is increasing fastest among black children, like Jesse Neely III, shown with dad Jesse Neely. / LARRY MCCORMACK / THE TENNESSEAN Jesse Neely III keeps his inhaler handy at … Children with Asthma can be “Active With Asthma” |
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Nashville, three other TN cities are among top U.S. 'Asthma Capitals'
The Tennessean New CDC data show that more Americans are suffering from asthma, and the rate is increasing fastest among black children, like Jesse Neely III, shown with dad Jesse Neely. / LARRY MCCORMACK / THE TENNESSEAN Jesse Neely III keeps his inhaler handy at … Children with Asthma can be “Active With Asthma” |
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Area ranks 10th in nation for asthma
The Tennessean And asthma and allergy sufferers cannot just decide to stay indoors. Inside, conditions can reach a “high alert” with mold, pet dander and dust mites and for some, the most preventable trigger: second-hand smoke. Tobacco smoke is a leading trigger of … |
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'Prevention' paves way to good health
The Tennessean Thomas Abramo, MD, Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt visits with a patient recovering from an asthma attack. Experts suggest 90 percent of asthma hospitalizations are preventable. … |
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