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Lawmakers representing 'Asthma Alley' push for free inhalers under law - Astoria Post

New York legislation could eliminate costs for asthma inhalers, ensuring full insurance coverage for patients.

How Pulmonary Rehab Can Help Improve Asthma Symptoms

Pulmonary rehabilitation is essential for severe asthma management, involving education, exercise, stress management, and nutrition coaching.

Lawmakers representing 'Asthma Alley' push for free inhalers under law - Astoria Post

New York legislation could eliminate costs for asthma inhalers, ensuring full insurance coverage for patients.

How Pulmonary Rehab Can Help Improve Asthma Symptoms

Pulmonary rehabilitation is essential for severe asthma management, involving education, exercise, stress management, and nutrition coaching.
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#health

Holiday humbug because of allergies?

Allergies and asthma can significantly impact the enjoyment of winter holidays.

The Lewisham world record holder who visited the most gyms in one day in one city

Leo Robertson broke the Guinness World Record for completing bicep curls in multiple gyms, raising awareness and funds for asthma advocacy.

'Real Housewives' star Whitney Rose asks for prayers after daughter was taken to the ICU

Whitney Rose appeals for prayers for her daughter Bobbie, who is hospitalized due to a severe asthma exacerbation.

Holiday humbug because of allergies?

Allergies and asthma can significantly impact the enjoyment of winter holidays.

The Lewisham world record holder who visited the most gyms in one day in one city

Leo Robertson broke the Guinness World Record for completing bicep curls in multiple gyms, raising awareness and funds for asthma advocacy.

'Real Housewives' star Whitney Rose asks for prayers after daughter was taken to the ICU

Whitney Rose appeals for prayers for her daughter Bobbie, who is hospitalized due to a severe asthma exacerbation.
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How 18th Century Racism Affects Your Healthcare

Racially adjusted lung function tests contribute to health disparities, as they underestimate respiratory issues in Black patients.
#child-health

Mum settles legal action over air pollution death

Air pollution was legally recognized as a contributing factor to a child's death in the UK, highlighting its public health implications.

Asthma linked to memory issues in children, research suggests

Asthma in children may lead to memory issues and increase future dementia risk, especially if present from an early age.

Mum settles legal action over air pollution death

Air pollution was legally recognized as a contributing factor to a child's death in the UK, highlighting its public health implications.

Asthma linked to memory issues in children, research suggests

Asthma in children may lead to memory issues and increase future dementia risk, especially if present from an early age.
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#air-pollution

How Bad Are Gas Stoves for My Health?

Gas stoves pose significant health risks, causing thousands of premature deaths and asthma cases in the EU and Britain.
Gas stove pollution is more lethal than car crashes, contributing to serious health issues in children.

How Air Quality Affects Asthmaand What to Do About It

Dirty air, such as that from wildfires, exacerbates asthma symptoms significantly, impacting individuals like Alana Yanez, highlighting the importance of air quality for respiratory health.

Croydon parents call for diesel phase-out as polluted air 'making children sick'

Air pollution poses serious health risks to children, leading to respiratory problems and asthma attacks, necessitating urgent action for cleaner air.

Charity's playground air pollution warning

99% of UK playgrounds exceed WHO air pollution limits, affecting children's health and prompting calls for governmental clean air policies.

A Bronx Doctor's Prescription: The NY State Assembly Must Act on Climate | Common Dreams

Air pollution from burning fossil fuels, particularly in areas with heavy traffic, is a major contributor to high asthma rates in children.

How Bad Are Gas Stoves for My Health?

Gas stoves pose significant health risks, causing thousands of premature deaths and asthma cases in the EU and Britain.
Gas stove pollution is more lethal than car crashes, contributing to serious health issues in children.

How Air Quality Affects Asthmaand What to Do About It

Dirty air, such as that from wildfires, exacerbates asthma symptoms significantly, impacting individuals like Alana Yanez, highlighting the importance of air quality for respiratory health.

Croydon parents call for diesel phase-out as polluted air 'making children sick'

Air pollution poses serious health risks to children, leading to respiratory problems and asthma attacks, necessitating urgent action for cleaner air.

Charity's playground air pollution warning

99% of UK playgrounds exceed WHO air pollution limits, affecting children's health and prompting calls for governmental clean air policies.

A Bronx Doctor's Prescription: The NY State Assembly Must Act on Climate | Common Dreams

Air pollution from burning fossil fuels, particularly in areas with heavy traffic, is a major contributor to high asthma rates in children.
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#africa

Why could a silent asthma epidemic be sweeping Africa?

Millions of adolescents in Africa may have undiagnosed asthma, leading to a silent epidemic and lack of necessary treatment.

Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma study

Millions of teenagers in Africa suffer from undiagnosed asthma exacerbated by urbanisation.

Why could a silent asthma epidemic be sweeping Africa?

Millions of adolescents in Africa may have undiagnosed asthma, leading to a silent epidemic and lack of necessary treatment.

Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma study

Millions of teenagers in Africa suffer from undiagnosed asthma exacerbated by urbanisation.
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TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg's cause of death revealed after shock passing at 25

Taylor Rousseau Grigg died at 25 from asthma complications and Addison's disease, highlighting the struggles of chronic illness and the impact on mental health.

Seasonal Allergies Kicking Your Butt? How To Rid Your House Of Pollen

September sees a peak in allergens causing increased asthma attacks, necessitating indoor allergen reduction strategies.
#climate-change

New study looks at the environmental impact of asthma inhalers

Asthma inhalers contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, comparable to driving a car, indicating a need for better alternatives.

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Patients can use eco-friendly dry powder inhalers instead of gas inhalers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

New study looks at the environmental impact of asthma inhalers

Asthma inhalers contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, comparable to driving a car, indicating a need for better alternatives.

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Patients can use eco-friendly dry powder inhalers instead of gas inhalers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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#sinead-oconnor

Sinead O'Connor's cause of death is revealed a year after the Irish singer died

Sinéad O'Connor, also known as Shuhada' Sadaqat, passed away from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma at 56.

Sinead O'Connor's cause of death revealed a year after her death

Sinead O'Connor's death was caused by COPD, asthma, and a respiratory tract infection, impacting her legacy as a prominent singer.

Sinead O'Connor's cause of death is revealed a year after the Irish singer died

Sinéad O'Connor, also known as Shuhada' Sadaqat, passed away from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma at 56.

Sinead O'Connor's cause of death revealed a year after her death

Sinead O'Connor's death was caused by COPD, asthma, and a respiratory tract infection, impacting her legacy as a prominent singer.
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Up to 70 Percent of People With Asthma and COPD Go Undiagnosed

Automated calls help identify undiagnosed asthma or C.O.P.D patients, leading to improved care and symptom reduction.

What Is "Iron Therapy"? A Potential New Approach To Tackling Asthma

Blocking iron uptake in immune cells may ease asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation, as iron is crucial for immune cells to function properly.
#health-awareness

Many asthmatics at serious risk as they are failing to control condition, say experts

Many asthma sufferers may need help if experiencing frequent symptoms or flare-ups, waking at night, or requiring regular use of rescue inhalers or steroid tablets.

Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects

Families report severe side effects from montelukast, including night terrors and suicidal behavior.
Campaigners demand more prominent warnings, stricter controls, and support for those affected by montelukast.

Many asthmatics at serious risk as they are failing to control condition, say experts

Many asthma sufferers may need help if experiencing frequent symptoms or flare-ups, waking at night, or requiring regular use of rescue inhalers or steroid tablets.

Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects

Families report severe side effects from montelukast, including night terrors and suicidal behavior.
Campaigners demand more prominent warnings, stricter controls, and support for those affected by montelukast.
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Immunologist receives biomedical research award | Cornell Chronicle

Nelson received a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award to study immune responses in children with asthma and their susceptibility to respiratory infections.

Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth: study

Cannabis legalization may be linked to higher rates of asthma in kids and teens.
The frequency of cannabis use and exposure to secondhand smoke were found to have a positive linear relationship with asthma prevalence.

How to Use and Take Care of Your Humidifier

Humidifiers can help alleviate dryness and discomfort in the winter, particularly for those with asthma or lung diseases.
Proper humidity levels in the home should be around 30-50% to avoid feeling too stuffy or experiencing dryness.

Ban on fires extended amid poor air quality caused, in part, by people ignoring the burn ban

A no-burn order has been extended in Southern California due to poor air quality caused by holiday fires and stagnant weather.
Burning wood can contribute to asthma attacks and respiratory issues, leading to increased hospitalizations.

Nigerians struggle to find medication after GSK pull-out

The exit of GlaxoSmithKline from Nigeria has led to a shortage of medications and a spike in prices.
Patients with asthma are struggling to find affordable and effective inhalers due to the scarcity of supplies.
Foreign currency challenges have impacted the ability of pharmaceutical companies to maintain a consistent supply of medicines in Nigeria.

Marijuana company to pay $350,000 after Holyoke employee's death

Cannabis company fined for employee's asthma-related death.
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