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Call to improve asthma care and control
Asian Tribune When there are evidence-based methods to control asthma effectively, then why is the disease burden growing over the past 30 years, particularly in the low- and middle- income countries? This fact is stated clearly in the Global Asthma Report 2011 … |
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EPA: Nearly 26M Americans continue to live with asthma
Saipan Tribune WASHINGTON-Throughout May, as part of Asthma Awareness Month, EPA is encouraging Americans to take simple steps to prevent asthma attacks while also honoring three leading asthma management programs for their efforts to improve the lives of … |
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Asthma doesn't stop MN kids from participating in sports …
Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog) A high rate of youth sports participants who have asthma means that coaches and managers should have some basic awareness about the chronic respiratory disorder and how to deal with it, the Minnesota Department of Health said in a news release … Sports and asthma: Minnesota kids compete Vermont publishes asthma data and state plan on World Asthma Day – VTDigger |
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World Asthma Day: Cases on rise, treatment facilities on decline
The Express Tribune “An increase in the asthma can only be controlled in Islamabad if we can control pollen allergy,” he said. Dr Qazi said sadly in Islamabad well-known physicians and allergy centres are using outdated techniques to control allergy. “There is a need to … Emergence of Regulating Asthma World Asthma Day tomorrow Time to control asthma |
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Genetic marker indicates if child is likely to develop asthma after a cold
Chicago Tribune University of Chicago researchers said they have identified a genetic marker that will help identify children most likely to develop asthma after they catch a cold. The researchers found that 90 percent of children under age 3 who wheezed after … |
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Angel investors back asthma meds dispenser
Mail Tribune JACKSONVILLE — Lessons learned from a Central Oregon angel investor conference last fall paid off to the tune of $220,000 Thursday for a Bend firm that has developed a dispenser to administer medicine for children with asthma. JettStream walked off … |
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Asthma test helps doctor tailor treatment
Chicago Tribune "With one breath into a hand-held device, physicians can measure the level of inflammation in a patient's lungs," said Dr. Stanley Fineman, an allergist at the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. "If FeNO levels are high, that signals that the patient's … |
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Increased Electricity Prices Linked to Hospital Asthma Admissions
French Tribune A University of Canterbury economics researcher has revealed that reduced home heating because of increasing power prices attributes to growing number of hospital admissions for asthma. The study found the relationship to be stronger, particularly for … Asthma kills 130 Kiwis a year Hospital asthma admissions linked to power prices Poor home heating linked to asthma rise |
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Swim classes offered for kids with asthma
East Valley Tribune Banner Children's at Cardon Children's Medical Center will have a free “Asthma Attackers” swim class 11:30 to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Mesa. The event will include games that teach children about asthma triggers, as well as swimming lessons with a … |
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HealthSmart: Know what sets off your asthma
Greeley Tribune Winter can be tough on asthma sufferers: Cold, dry air can set off symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing. You can reduce your exposure and minimize symptoms. Here are three triggers linked to cold weather and … |
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