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Smoke From Wildfires in Southwest May Be Health Hazard
U.S. News & World Report The Gallup Indian Medical Center, which sits on the border of the Navajo Reservation in western New Mexico, is seeing a lot of asthma-related complaints, said Heidi Krapfl, chief of the environmental health epidemiology bureau at the New Mexico … |
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Take action this summer to reduce exposure to asthma ….
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) PHILADELPHIA (June 21, 2011) – – Summer heat is here, and that means it is more important than ever for people with asthma or other respiratory ailments to pay close attention to the air quality where they live. Like the weather, air quality can change … Is your air cleaner hazardous to your health? |
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Palatin Technologies, Inc. Issued U.S. Patent for Key Component in PL-3994 …
DigitalJournal.com (press release) A small molecule mimic claimed in the issued patent is used in making PL-3994, Palatin's lead peptide mimetic natriuretic peptide receptor A agonist, which is in development for treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, heart failure and refractory … |
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Take action this summer to reduce exposure to asthma triggers
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) PHILADELPHIA (June 21, 2011) – – Summer heat is here, and that means it is more important than ever for people with asthma or other respiratory ailments to pay close attention to the air quality where they live. Like the weather, air quality can change … |
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EPA Grants $1 Million to University of Pittsburgh for asthma study
U.S. EPA.gov (press release) Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and other institutions will coordinate efforts to determine and understand the effects of air pollution on childhood asthma when combined with social stressors such as poverty and violence. … |
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Years of Air Pollution May Be Tied to Uncontrolled Asthma
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) — A strong association exists between long-term exposure to air pollution and uncontrolled asthma, new research indicates. The study included 481 adults with asthma who provided details about their respiratory health … Uncontrolled Asthma Linked to Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Long-term pollution link to asthma Uncontrolled Asthma Linked to Air Pollution Exposure |
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Palatin Technologies, Inc. Issued U.S. Patent for Key Component in PL-3994 …
PR Newswire (press release) A small molecule mimic claimed in the issued patent is used in making PL-3994, Palatin's lead peptide mimetic natriuretic peptide receptor A agonist, which is in development for treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, heart failure and refractory … |
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Health Tip: Create an Asthma Action Plan for School
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — If your school-age child has asthma, school educators and staff should know the specifics, in case of an emergency. The US National Library of Medicine says parents should consider an action asthma plan for school. … |
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Habitat for Humanity builds first home in the U.S. with "asthma healthy …
WXYZ DETROIT (WXYZ) – Detroit is the first of four cities in the country to build a Habitat for Humanity home with "asthma-healthy" features. Merck is sponsoring the national "Build Smart, Breathe Easier" campaign in partnership with Habitat for Humanity … |
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Early Exposure to Pets Won't Up Kids' Allergy Risk: Study
U.S. News & World Report As many as 70 percent of US households have pets, according to estimates from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. For those who are allergic to these animals, symptoms can range from watery eyes, a runny nose and sneezing to a … Early Pet Exposure May Not Raise Risk of Childhood Allergies Pet dogs and cats don't increase the risk of allergies |
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