Stress at work increases risk of developing asthma, according to major new … – The Independent


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Stress at work increases risk of developing asthma, according to major new
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It supports previous studies pointing to a link between the development of asthma and stress, according to researchers. The use of temporary contracts and other “flexible forms of contracting” as well as downsizing, are cited as factors which “increase
Job loss fears may boost first-time asthma riskMedical Xpress
Work-Stress And Asthma: Fear Of Losing Your Job Linked To Developing First Medical Daily
Job fears may increase asthma riskYahoo News UK
Counsel & Heal –New Zealand Doctor Online
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Co-founders plan to continue startup’s work on asthma after entrepreneur’s death – Upstart

Co-founders plan to continue startup's work on asthma after entrepreneur's death
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The UpTake: Chris Stiffler died of an asthma attack. But his co-founders at Vicinity Health say they want to continue his work to prevent such attacks now that he's gone. But first, they're raising money for Stiffler's family. P hoenix entrepreneur

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Clearing the Air at Work: How to Identify Occupational Allergies or Asthma – MarketWatch

Clearing the Air at Work: How to Identify Occupational Allergies or Asthma
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"Work-related allergy and asthma symptoms are a serious problem," says Tonya Winders, president and CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), a leading nonprofit patient education organization, "but sometimes it's hard to identify …

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Another Reason To Skip Work Tomorrow: Bad Air – SFist


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Another Reason To Skip Work Tomorrow: Bad Air
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According to Bay Area Air District spokesman Jack Broadbent, ozone levels like the ones we're expecting over the next few days can cause numerous health problems including "throat irritation, congestion, chest pain, asthma and worsened bronchitis and …
Easton air quality among worst in nation, study findsEaston Courier
Hot weather prompts another Spare the Air day for TuesdayNapa Valley Register
High temperatures, low winds lead to advisoryThe Almanac Online

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Which Asthma Drugs, Dosages Work Best for African Americans? – Newswise (press release)

Which Asthma Drugs, Dosages Work Best for African Americans?
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Newswise — The University of Illinois at Chicago has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to determine what combination and dosages of asthma medications works best to manage asthma in African Americans, who suffer much higher rates 

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