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Six hidden triggers that could set off allergies and cause asthma attacks
WNDU-TV ST. LOUIS – The CDC reports one in 12 people have asthma. Of those, half have had an asthma attack in the last year that could have been prevented. But knowing the hidden triggers could save you a trip to the ER, or even end up saving your life. You … |
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New asthma drug makes breathing easier
WNDU-TV Imagine struggling to fill your lungs with air and with each breath, feeling like you're suffocating. That's what happens to more than 18-million Americans who suffer from asthma. Medications, shots, inhalers and steroids help most people keep it under … |
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Asthma coaches help parents learn condition's triggers, signs and symptoms
WNDU-TV One in 10 children is living with asthma right now. It's a lifelong condition and costs $18 billion a year in medical expenses, lost work and school days. Now, there's a new approach to help your children's health while saving time and money. Quin … |
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Smoke from fireworks can cause trouble for those with asthma
WNDU-TV This weekend's fireworks are sure to dazzle, but for some, they could actually take their breath away. Experts at National Jewish Health warn that firework shows can produce enough second-hand smoke to cause breathing problems in people with asthma. |
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Eating healthy could be key in controlling asthma according to new study
WNDU-TV A new study indicates that avoiding certain fatty foods and adding omega 3-fish oils to the diet may help decrease asthma symptoms in kids. Asthma is the number one reason kids miss school; almost 1 in 11 children in the U.S. struggle with it. "Perhaps … |
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New interactive game may help kids with asthma
WNDU-TV However, those aren't all just wasted, mindless hours. One company is putting that gaming time to good use creating fun, interactive games to help manage their health issues. Nine-year-old Allison Wu is an avid gymnast, but sometimes her asthma can … |
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New breakthroughs in testing for asthma
WNDU-TV 24 million Americans experience these symptoms when asthma attacks. The chronic respiratory disease is obvious in some, but other patients suffer a long time, while doctors struggle to figure out their problem. Now, a new test is helping undiagnosed … |
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South Bend teen battles back from severe asthma attack, attends high school Prom
WNDU-TV May is National Asthma Awareness Month, and believe it or not, statistics show that every day 11 Americans die from the disease. One South Bend teen nearly died after a severe asthma attack, but she was determined to get her life back with lots of … |
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Asthma cases on the rise in the US
WNDU-TV Each day, five out of every 100 people miss work or school because of asthma, and with asthma cases on the rise nationally, understanding how it is … |
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South Bend teen partially paralyzed by asthma attack gives back to community
WNDU-TV A Clay High School teen is paying it forward, following a crippling asthma attack that nearly left her paralyzed. 19-year-old Desiree Kindig now studies … |
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