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Hispanic mothers with asthma experience specific neonatal complications
VOXXI Hispanics in the United States are disproportionately affected by asthma, something often attributed to environmental factors like crowded, urban communities and high exposure to pollutants. When it comes to Hispanic mothers though, it is important to … |
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Have trouble breathing when you work out? Maybe you have this!
VOXXI Though approximately 80-90 percent of people with asthma will have exercise-induced asthma (EIA), also known as exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), people who do not have a regular asthma diagnosis can still suffer from this condition. According to … |
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How an orange connected asthma to dangerous food allergies
VOXXI According to Family Allergy & Asthma Care of Montana, individuals with orange allergies often show sensitivity to pollen as well as other citrus fruits such as grapefruit, lemon, or lime. Though several cases of orange allergies have been documented … |
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Hispanic children are more likely to die from asthma, but why?
VOXXI Toxic chemicals hidden in pollution are to blame for the disparity seen when it comes to Hispanic children and asthma. According to a statement from Gina McCarthy, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), numerous “toxic chemicals … |
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Is exposure the key to asthma and allergy prevention?
VOXXI Few things can ruin a day in the same way as an asthma or allergy attack, but with and increasing number of people suffering from these conditions annually, more focus is being place on how to prevent asthma and allergy issues. What's the answer? Well … Rise in Asthma and Allergy rates Asthma advocates push for tree regulations in cities Free Allergy and Asthma Screening |
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How to manage your asthma
VOXXI What this suggests is that although Hispanics are about as likely as non-Hispanic whites to be asthmatic, the course of illness can be much more dangerous in the Hispanic population. Here's how to get your asthma under control, so you can minimize your … |
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Want your baby to breathe better?
VOXXI Mothers who experience significant stress while pregnant are more likely to have children with asthma, indicates research from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in Bilthoven. The findings could be particularly beneficial to … |
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Hispanic caregivers satisfied with health care for asthma symptoms
VOXXI (Shutterstock). When it comes to health care and Hispanics, there are many disparities when regarding access and quality of care, but there is one area of healthcare where Hispanics feel health care providers do a good job: treating children with asthma. |
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Obesity: Contributing risk factor for childhood asthma in Hispanics
VOXXI More than 3 million Hispanics in the United States live with asthma, according to the most recent data from The Office of Minority Health (OMH). Hispanics are also 30 percent more likely to visit the hospital for asthma compared to non-Hispanic whites. Health care reform doubts and what obesity could mean for asthma: In health … Hispanic Health: Few Extra Pounds In Black and Latino Kids Harms Lung Function |
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Respiratory illness linked to viral infections in urban areas
VOXXI Children living in urban settings may be at a higher risk for asthma compared to those living in the suburbs. This is due to viral infections, indicates a study from Dr. James Gern of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his team of researchers … |
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