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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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Pollution 'impacts asthma control'
World First Travel Insurance People with asthma who travel regularly to Mexico City or other places linked with air pollution may be interested in new research that suggests long-term exposure to particulate matter makes it difficult to manage the condition. … Years of Air Pollution May Be Tied to Uncontrolled Asthma Take action this summer to reduce exposure to asthma triggers Dad's Father's Day wish is a breath of fresh air |
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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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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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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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Taking a few steps toward a healthier world
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader It's an all-too-common occurrence for people living with asthma and other respiratory problems, leaving those who suffer on the sidelines and out of breath. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins mascot Tux and the Cross Valley Federal Credit Union mascot … |
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Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Although guidelines don't recommend antibiotics for asthma, almost 1 million children with the respiratory condition are prescribed the medications each year in the United States, a new study finds … Antibiotics May Slightly Increase Risk for Childhood Asthma Kids with asthma given unnecessary antibiotics Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Common in Asthma |
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Springtime and the Sneezin' Is Easy
U.S. News & World Report Pollen grains are the tiny male cells from flowering plants and trees, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). Sometimes, bees and other insects carry pollen from plant to plant, but some plants release the pollen … |
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Parent's Fears Deprive Some Asthmatics of Flu Shot: Study
U.S. News & World Report The new study also found that parents who don't vaccinate their asthmatic children are less likely to consider flu to be a trigger for their child's asthma. Flu vaccination is recommended for all children, but especially for those with asthma because … ATS: Many Parents of Children With Asthma Avoid Flu Vaccine |
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Don't Delay Emergency Care When Asthma Flare-Ups Strike
U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Asthma patients who delay seeking emergency medical care when the condition flares can suffer worse outcomes, including hospitalization. That's the finding of a study that included 296 asthma patients in two New York … Postponing Care Can Result in Serious Consequences for Asthma Patients |
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