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Dr. K: Breathing tests are used to diagnose asthma
Tulsa World Dear Doctor K: My doctor ordered breathing tests to see if I have asthma. He didn't tell me what it's like to go through this. Can you explain? Dear Reader: The tests your doctor almost surely is referring to are pulmonary function tests. The tests are … |
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Cherokee Families Are Needed for Asthma Study
Public Radio Tulsa "Asthma is one of the leading causes of absence from school for kids," Khan said. "Unfortunately, the prevalence is slightly higher among Native Americans compared to the racial groups." Khan said the Cherokee health care system sees 800 to 1,200 … |
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Cherokee Nation students sought for asthma study
Tulsa World TAHLEQUAH (AP) — A study by the Cherokee Nation and University of Tulsa to determine whether making changes at home or school reduces asthma among children is seeking 90 Cherokee families to participate. The “From Home to School: Tribal Indoor … |
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Dr. K: Asthma action plan will help during emergency
Tulsa World Dear Reader: Asthma is a complicated and serious disease. It can behave differently from hour to hour and from day to day. A person with asthma needs a plan for what to do at each stage of the disease. I'll describe the elements of the plan in a minute … |
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Tulsa among 10 worst cities for asthma
Tulsa World Tulsa is among the worst cities in the country for asthma sufferers, according to a report released recently from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Tulsa was the eighth worst city, rising from last year's rank of 15th. Oklahoma City was … |
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Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center relocates to bigger site with eye on …
Tulsa World A Tulsa allergy clinic has expanded into a new building that could allow new types of medication to be developed in the area. The Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center, headed by Dr. Iftijhar Hussain, has moved to a newly renovated 13,000-square-foot … Asthma is common childhood disease |
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Kristin Chenoweth shares asthma story
Tulsa World Kristin Chenoweth will appear on the daytime medical show “The Doctors” Tuesday to speak publicly about her struggles with asthma and the new initiative she has started called “Know Your Count.” “The Doctors” airs at 9 a.m. weekdays on KOKI, channel 23 … |
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ARTS: Kristin Chenoweth talks asthma on "The Doctors."
Tulsa World (blog) Kristin Chenoweth will appear on the daytime medical show "The Doctors" Tuesday, to speak publicly about her struggles with asthma and the new initiative she has started called "Know Your Count." "The Doctors" airs at 9 p.m. on KOKI channel 23. McAuliffe: Budget must include health care expansion Workshop for those with long-term illnesses planned |
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Medications offer multiple ways to treat asthma
Tulsa World There are both long-acting types and short-acting types. The long-acting types are controllers: They are used to reduce the number of asthma attacks and are usually prescribed for daily use. The short-acting types are relievers, used to stop an asthma … |
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Millwood teen athlete in coma after asthma attack
Tulsa World OKLAHOMA CITY – Fifteen-year-old Millwood basketball player Karisma Taylor was in a coma in critical condition at OU Medical Center Thursday night, the result of a severe asthma attack before a basketball game earlier this week. Taylor became short of … Millwood HS Girl, 15, In Coma After Collapsing Before Ballgame – News9.com … |
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