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Asthma symptoms can bloom in springtime
WFMJ (HealthDay News) — Asthma symptoms increase in spring, making it especially important for people with the lung disease to be aware of triggers and risk factors, an expert says. "Asthma is a lifelong disease that causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest … |
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New law aimed at protecting asthmatic children in schools
WFMJ Across the country, nearly seven million kids live with asthma according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. In Ohio, it is believed that as few at 25% of kids, who have a known … |
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Childhood trauma may raise odds of asthma
WFMJ FRIDAY, April 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children who experience trauma such as divorce, death of a parent or domestic violence are more likely to develop asthma than other kids, new research suggests. "We know that young children are susceptible to … Adverse childhood experiences increase a child's risk for asthma Adverse Childhood Experiences Make Children More Susceptible to Asthma |
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Pneumonia in early childhood tied to higher odds of asthma
WFMJ (HealthDay News) — Children who contract pneumonia during the first three years of life appear to face a higher risk of developing asthma, new research suggests. These findings raise concern that early childhood respiratory problems may have an … |
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Halloween safety tips for kids with asthma
WFMJ Hayrides and haunted houses are exciting adventures that can lead to asthma flare-ups. Make sure children carry their quick-relief inhaler with them at all times so they can use it at the first sign of worsening symptoms. Children who've had breathing … |
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Benefit held in honor of Hanoverton boy who died from an asthma attack
WFMJ HANOVERTON, Ohio – An inaugural benefit was held on Saturday for a Hanoverton boy who died of an asthma attack in 2009 after attending football practice. The Gavin D. Ward Memorial 5K took place at UnitedMore >>. HANOVERTON, Ohio – An inaugural … |
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Seniors undertreated for asthma, and many skip inhalers
WFMJ More >> TUESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) — Asthma often is misdiagnosed and undertreated in older people, with only 53 percent of those with asthma using prescribed inhalers, a small new study suggests. The study included 77 people, including people … Asthma has adverse effect on physical health in elderly |
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Some schools don't let kids carry asthma inhalers
WFMJ More >> By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) — Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, … Asthma at School – Kids with Inhalers Asthma Inhalers Banned by Some Schools Putting Children At Risk! Health Topics: My Asthma Wake Up Call |
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Health tip: Create an asthma action plan for school
WFMJ (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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9 common allergies to watch for
WFMJ When asthma symptoms are caused by allergies, it is called allergic asthma. Symptoms of allergic asthma are at least partly reversible with medication. Symptoms may include: This condition is a type of "pink eye." The form of pink eye caused by … |
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