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Those who don’t suffer from the disease may see it simply as an
inconvenient shortness of breath or noisy wheeze. But during a severe
attack, the lining of the airways become inflamed, causing production of
phlegm, which painfully obstructs the airways. Medical… , of 925 words
50. Boston Globe – March 11, 1987 ASTHMA CASES, DEATHS ON RISE; DOCTORS
PUZZLED Asthma, once believed to be a trivial and perhaps psychosomatic
complaint, is now not only dramatically on the rise among Americans but
is killing them in far greater numbers than ever, new research
shows.Perhaps even more disturbing, doctors say, is that the death rate
from asthma is starkly unequal: In the 25 to age range, the asthma death
rate is seven times higher for black males than for white males and six
times higher for black females than for white females, according to
Dr…. , of 755 words 49. *- October 17, 2006 Study: Asthma rate on the
rise Tulare County asthma rate higher than statewide average By Greg
Ubbelohde Staff writer Victoria McLelland’s 8-year-old daughter, Taylor,
loves the family’s poodle, and all she ever wants to do is walk the dog
around her Visalia neighborhood.But Taylor doesn’t always get to go
outside. She has asthma, an allergenic condition that affects the
respiratory system, so her mother has to limit Taylor’s time
outside.Taylor is a one of a… , of 792 words 49. Newcastle Herald
Australia – September 12, 2006 Asthma link to cold HUNTER medical
researchers say they have made a breakthrough in understanding why common
colds are linked with worsening asthma. The findings could lead to new
treatments and prevent hospital admissions.Hunter Medical Research
Institute and John Hunter Hospital researcher Peter Wark said the study
showed asthmatics had a deficient immune response to colds that was
directly related to a worsening of their asthma.Dr Wark said it found
that cells lining the airways of asthmatics were… , of 92 words : 1811
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asthma IF you have asthma, even the most simple of activities can become
a bit of a struggle. The wheeze, the tightness in the chest and the
shortness of breath might make even the blowing out of a candle too
difficult a task. So blowing bubbles will probably not be amongst your
most popular pastimes. But again this year, during National Asthma Week,
September 1-7, the Asthma Foundations of Australia will be encouraging us
to blow bubbles – all to raise awareness of asthma; and of course, to
raise… , of 6 words 49. *- August 22, 2006 Asthma Tops School Health
Issues but Not Parents’ Back-to-School Priorities, American Lung
Association Poll Reveals Woeful Preparation Before Back-to-School Asthma
Spikes As millions of students with asthma pour back into the nation’s
classrooms over the next month, the startling of an American Lung
Association poll of parents of children with asthma reveal they are not
taking basic steps to manage their child’s asthma while at school. Less
than one-third of those parents surveyed make sure their children are
under medical supervision or talk to school administrators about their
child’s asthma,… , of 1052 words 49. Daily Mail, The London, England -
June 13, 2006 Daily Mail: ASTHMA WONDER DRUG IS BANNED BY NHS SCOTTISH
asthma sufferers are to be denied a new wonder drug because it costs too
much.Xolair has been shown By Stuart Nicolson Scottish Political Editor
to transform the lives of those with severe forms of asthma and halves
the risks of attacks. But despite the drug being proven in clinical
trials, health chiefs yesterday decided it was too expensive for the NHS,
a move last night condemned as ‘unjust and inhumane’.The move by the
Scottish Medicines Consortium… , of 848 words 49. Wichita Eagle, The KS
- June 7, 2006 AREA DOCTORS DISPUTE NEW ASTHMA STUDY Wichita asthma
specialists are taking issue with a new study and said Tuesday that
patients should continue taking Advair and Serevent for their asthma.The
study, which will be in the June 20 issue of the Annals of Internal
Medicine, concludes that long-acting beta-agonists, such as Advair and
Serevent, have been shown to increase severe and life-threatening asthma
exacerbations, as well as asthma-related deaths.
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Doctors were hesitant to say then that the -year-old had the respiratory
disorder because she never wheezed. But then another physician asked
about her family history – and she was finally correctly diagnosed after
she told him her father, grandmother, mother and several cousins probably
had asthma.Today, the 27-year-old Utah Department… , of 600 words . *-
October 2, 2005 EVENT TELLS KIDS, YES, THEY CAN RUN WITH ASTHMA CHEYENNE
– For children with asthma, breathing easy sometimes seems like a fairy
tale. It’s nice to think about, and it would be wonderful if it happened
all the time. But it seems to have little to do with the realities they
often face in daily life.The Breathe Easy Fun Day, held at Cheyenne’s
Afflerbach Elementary on Saturday, aimed to change that by helping
children with asthma and their parents manage symptoms.During the
activity,… , of 7 words . Press of Atlantic City, The NJ – June 15,
2005 ATHLETICS / TRAINERS URGED TO RECOGNIZE EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA The
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology estimates up to million
Americans might suffer from symptoms of exercise-induced asthma.In the
prime of her career, WNBA star Tamika Catchings found herself growing
inexplicably sluggish and struggling to keep up during games. Sleeping in
and eating bigger meals didn’t give her any extra energy. I’d go to sleep
tired, I’d wake up tired, said Catchings, who had a battery of… , of
672 words . Times, The NY – January , 2005 Program in City Reduces Cases
And Costs Of Asthma An ambitious program to treat childhood asthma in
central Harlem has been successful in significantly reducing the need for
emergency room visits and virtually eliminating overnight hospital stays
for sick children, according to a report to be issued today by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Beginning nearly three years
ago, the program, based at the city’s Harlem Hospital Center, tested
nearly every child in a 60-block radius for asthma. The rates of
asthma… , of 1180 words . Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News -
September 17, 2004 Berks County, Pa., ranks high in student asthma Sep.
17 Berks County’s asthma rate for school students has consistently ranked
highest among the eight counties in the state Health Department’s
southeastern district. Figures for the 2001-02 school year the most
recent available showed that 8,516 Berks students, or 12. percent, were
reported to have asthma.Only three other Pennsylvania counties ranked
higher that year: Lycoming at 12.83 percent; McKean at 13.29 percent; and
Montour at 13.53 percent…. , of 695 words . *- May 11, 2004 ASTHMA
RETREAT, Rehab offers training so that every breath patients take is
easier For the longest time, Erin Pickens’ asthma was so bad that she
could barely stand up without gasping for breath. The less she moved, the
more weight she gained, which not only made activity even less appealing,
it also made breathing more difficult.`I didn’t think I could ever lose
the weight until my doctor put me into pulmonary rehab,’ Pickens said.
She still wouldn’t run to catch a bus, but she can walk the aisles of a
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The GA – May 10, 2004 ALL ABOUT ASTHMA
Someone you know could have trouble breathing Do you know someone who has
asthma? Probably. That’s because about 210,000 kids in Georgia have the
illness, which can make it hard to breathe.Here’s another look at the
math: About one out of every 10 children has asthma. So it’s likely that
at least one person in your class — maybe even you — has the
ailment.You can’t catch this disease, and many young people with asthma
often can feel better quickly by using an inhaler that gives… , of 818
words . The Orange County Register – February 12, 2004 Hospitals take a
deep breath // UCI/CHOC join forces to open the Asthma Chronic Lung
Disease Center in an effort to reduce emergency room visits by young
asthma patients. About 10 percent of all children are affected by asthma,
and numerous children visit emergency rooms each year from asthma
attacks. But most of the emergency visits are preventable. To cut down on
costly visits by children to emergency rooms, the Children’s Hospital of
Orange County and the University Children’s Hospital, recently joined
forces to open the CHOC/UCI Asthma Chronic Lung Disease center.
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The study was released Tuesday by the medical… , of 565 words 49.
Chilliwack Progress, The British Columbia, Canada – March 19, 2006 Family
therapy as part of asthma treatment Bronchial asthma is the most frequent
chronic illness in children 5-10% in economically developed countries
such as Canada, USA, and Great Britain. Practitioners have seen a marked
increase in the incidence of fatally severe forms of asthma, with 1-2%
cases of reported death. With such serious implications, additional
environmental factors have come under scrutiny, to see how asthmatic
children can have an improved prognosis. Asthma is usually treated
medically with inhalers… , of 890 words 49. *- February 13, 2006 Asthma
here not so grim, study claims: Death rate high, but other factors
better, foundation says Local asthma experts have long considered Chicago
the asthma capital of America. The asthma death rate among African
Americans here is four times the national average and perhaps the highest
in the country, one study found. Another study found that percent of the
children in a sampling of Puerto Rican neighborhoods have asthma. And
each year, there are more than 70,000 emergency room visits for asthma
attacks.But Chicago fares surprisingly well in new rankings from the
Asthma and… , of 4 words 49. *- February 9, 2006 Suburban Asthma
Consortium SAC, in Collaboration with the American Lung Association of
Illinois, Completes the Multi-center Emergency Department Asthma Study;
Asthma Ignores Geographic Boundaries, Study Proves It’s a Growing
Suburban Problem Suburban Asthma Consortium, Wheaton Theresa Juday, RPH,
AE-C, 6 -260-9600 Rita Brennan, RNC, MS, 6 -260-9600 fax: 6 -260-1111
info@suburbanasthma.org www.suburbanasthma.org or Calyx Consulting,
Chicago Jill Jackson, 2-2 -9870 fax: 2-264-0 9 info@calyxconsulting.com
www.calyxconsulting.com The Suburban Asthma Consortium SAC, serving the
six collar counties of the greater Chicagoland area, announces the
completion of the retrospective Multi-center Emergency Department Asthma
Study… , of 49. PR Newswire Europe German version Germany – December 6,
2005 Erste globale Umfrage über offene Problematik bei Asthma-Behandlung
enthüllt mögliche Beeinträchtigung der Behandlungsergebnisse PRNewswire
– Nebenwirkungen von Asthma-Medikamenten und mangelnde Kommunikation
zwischen Arzt und Patient beeinträchtigen Einhaltung der
Behandlungsvorschriften Die Ergebnisse der allerersten globalen,
quantitativen Umfrage über die offene Problematik bei der Behandlung von
Asthma, die gestern in London veröffentlicht wurden, offenbaren
erhebliche Widersprüche bei der Einschätzung von aktuellen
Asthma-Behandlungsmethoden aus der jeweiligen Sicht der Ärzte und
Patienten. Es geht um… , of 15 words 49. Hindu, The Madras, India -
November 28, 2005 The Hindu: Breathe easy by reining in asthma Asthma is
chronic disease that affects the bronchial tubes, which carry air in and
out of the lungs. In asthma, these airways become easily inflamed and so
react strongly to allergens present in the environment. Upon exposure to
these triggers, the airways become narrower and this in less airflow to
lung tissues. This causes classic asthma symptoms such as wheezing,
coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty in breathing. Asthma is now the
third leading cause of hospitalisation… , of 4 words 49. Daily Mail,
The London, England – November 7, 2005 Daily Mail: The GBP250 jab that
halves the risk of an asthma attack AN ASTHMA jab has been developed
which halves the risk of an attack.The drug, called Xolair, offers hope
to the thousands at risk of dying from the disease each year. At present,
the 10 per cent of sufferers with severe asthma have to rely on high
doses of powerful steroids which often fail to control their
symptoms.Unlike these drugs, however, Xolair – which is licensed in the
UK from today – does not treat the symptoms but interrupts the chain of
events that lead to the attack…. , of 762 words : 1821 – 18 of 295486
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: – | 49. *- July 24, 2005 Baker put air back in Williams’ sails // Heat
wasn’t helping pitcher’s asthma ST. LOUIS — It wasn’t long into his
start Saturday in steamy St. Louis that Jerome Williams’ asthma had him
gasping for breath. Who came to his rescue? Manager Dusty Baker did — by
kicking him in the pants and clearing his breathing passages. In a game
that was bouncing back-and-forth, Baker didn’t like what he saw when
Williams walked the Cardinals’ Jim Edmonds to open the fifth inning.
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He made a rare visit to the mound to speak… , of 5 words 49. Newcastle
Herald Australia – May 3, 2005 Schools with plan breathe easier FOR
asthma sufferers such as twins Connor and Jackson, 7, school is a safer
place to be. Hillsborough Public School, Charlestown, was recently made a
NSW Asthma Foundation asthma-friendly school, in time for World Asthma
Day today.Principal Steve Purdon said this means staff are trained to
cope with an attack in one of the school’s students who have asthma. When
a kid has an asthma attack it is quite frightening, Mr Purdon said.The…
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Business Recorder: 20 percent children in Pakistan have asthma Asthma is
on the rise in developing countries like Pakistan. Currently 0 million
people are suffering from this condition world-wide and approximately 20
percent children in Pakistan have asthma, statement issued here said. Dr
Martyn Partridge of the Imperial College London, who is a leading
authority on asthma, stated this while speaking at a seminar organised by
Pakistan Chest Society here on Tuesday. There is still no definite cure
for asthma, but we do have excellent and… , of 726 words 49. Time -
December 20, 2004 Asthma Alarm Millions of kids would breathe easier if
their parents paid closer attention There aren’t many parents who would
let their children suffer needlessly. But if the of a new survey are
correct, suffering is just what many of the 6 million U.S. youngsters
with asthma are doing. Asthma, for all the problems it causes, is an
eminently controllable condition, provided children take their
medications, limit exposure to allergens and visit their doctor
regularly. Nonetheless, Asthma Action America–a national education
organization composed of 21 health… , of 486 words 49. Western Mail
Cardiff, Wales – November 20, 2004 The Western Mail: Asthma stories SIR -
Asthma UK Cymru is the charity dedicated to improving the health and
well-being of people in Wales whose lives are affected by asthma.By
working with people who have asthma, health professionals and
researchers, we try to understand the condition and share our expertise
to help people control asthma today and have freedom from asthma
tomorrow. Asthma affects around 251,000 people in Wales and one in eight
children are receiving treatment for asthma.Asthma UK Cymru is looking
for… , of 5 words 49. Waste News – September 27, 2004 Asthma attack,
Power industry assails smog study A new report that ranks the 50 worst
U.S. cities in terms of the impact of smog on children and lays out a
plan to cut 80 percent of the pollution that triggers asthma has drawn
sharp criticism from the power industry.Environmental Defense’s Sept. 21
report blames power plant smokestack pollution and auto emissions as the
main culprits putting children at risk for asthma attacks. The report
outlines a plan to cut pollution through reductions in power plant
emissions, more… , of 485 words 49. Sunday Mail Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- June 27, 2004 Sunday Mail Malay: Taking the sting out of asthma MANY
asthma patients adjust their lives to suit their condition, but with
counselling and proper treatment, they can lead completely normal lives,
writes MEERA MURUGESAN.IT’S a treatable condition and one that shouldn’t
affect normal life. Yet Malaysians with asthma are more likely to adjust
their lives to suit the disease, rather than manage it and lead a normal
lifestyle. We see examples of this all the time, says Datin Dr Aziah
Ahmad Mahayiddin, head of the… , of 1161 words 49. New Straits Times
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 22, 2004 New Straits Times Malaysia: Key to
managing asthma ..BY: By Kasmiah Mustapha ..LD: POOR asthma control can
lead to death but it can be avoided if asthmatics take charge of their
condition, writes KASMIAH MUSTAPHA. ASTHMA is an incurable, chronic
disease but with proper management an POOR asthma control can lead to
death but it can be avoided if asthmatics take charge of their condition,
writes KASMIAH MUSTAPHA.ASTHMA is an incurable, chronic disease but with
proper management and care, asthmatics can live full, active and
trouble-free lives. Poor monitoring of the disease on the other hand, can
result in death.
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The lack of understanding of a patient’s condition can lead to death. Yet
this should not be the case because asthma is treatable. It… , of 1048
words 49. *- April 21, 2004 Free Asthma Screening Offered to Valley
Residents Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Bailey Rubenstein,
1-800-624-0044 or 3-9 -7859 WHAT: FREE ASTHMA SCREENING FOR CHILDREN AND
ADULTS to be provided by San Fernando Valley allergy physician. WHERE: IN
FRONT OF THE PORTER RANCH WAL-MART STORE 19821 RINALDI STREET -
CHATSWORTH LOCATED JUST NORTH OF THE 118 FREEWAY AND WEST OF TAMPA WHEN:
SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2004 FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM WHY: To promote early
detection and treatment and provide free information about… , of 49.
Herbert River Express Australia – October 9, 2003 Asthma action plan
helps THE Asthma Foundation of Queensland will be using National Asthma
Week October 5 to 11 to encourage people with asthma to talk to their
doctor about getting an asthma action plan that is specific to their
needs. Using asthma action plans allows people with asthma to have
greater control over their condition.The written plans help people act
earlier when they experience a worsening of their symptoms, possibly
preventing a severe attack and admission to hospital.When people are
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| 49. The *- June 8, 2003 State report says Iowa in the grips of asthma
‘epidemic’, Medical advice calls for management of chronic illness Asthma
rates have doubled in Iowa since 1980, according to an Iowa Department of
Public Health report released Friday that terms the situation an asthma
epidemic. That report shows an estimated 200,000 Iowans have the
inflammatory disease of the lungs, including at least ,000 who are under
age 17. It also shows asthma is the most common chronic disease in
children, both in Iowa and the United States. In 2000, about 7 percent of
adults in Iowa… , of 0 words 49. Irish Times Dublin, Ireland – April 7,
2003 The Irish Times: Health Today Medical Matters: Do your children have
asthma? Asthma is one of the commonest chronic diseases of affluent
societies, affecting 10 per cent of children in the developed world and 5
per cent of people between the ages of 20 and 44. The striking increase
in asthma in recent decades and its rarity in less affluent populations
suggests environmental factors are significant causes of the
disease.Asthma typically causes cough, wheeze and shortness of breath.
These symptoms are principally due to inflammation and narrowing in the
medium-sized… , of 901 words 49. Herbert River Express Australia -
April 1, 2003 Asthma awareness PEOPLE with asthma and their carers have
the opportunity to learn more about appropriate management of the
condition through upcoming workshops being staged by local community
health services. With funding from the Department of Health and Ageing
made available through Australian Asthma Foundation, a series of
workshops are being conducted to raise awareness of asthma management
issues and approaches.One of the topics of discussion is a new asthma
management plan which provides a means of… , of 8 words 49. *- November
, 2002 New approach for asthma treatment shows promise An asthma
treatment that targets the inflammation rather than just reacting to
symptoms could be more effective in reducing severe attacks, new research
suggests. Conventional treatment, based on simple breathing tests and
noting other symptoms, sometimes cannot head off an asthma attack.
Scientific advances may now provide an early warning. A study published
this week in The Lancet medical journal indicates for the first time that
looking for microscopic cells in phlegm led to fewer… , of 6 words 49.
*- November 10, 2002 Metroplex cities among hot spots for asthma
ARLINGTON–Asthma sufferers probably already know what a survey of 100
large U.S. cities shows: Breathing isn’t easy in the Metroplex. Fort
Worth-Arlington ranked 12th and Dallas ranked 17th in an analysis of the
nation’s hot spots for asthma, according to a recent survey sponsored by
the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. This area definitely has a
problem, agrees allergy sufferer Fred Lohmann of Grapevine. As soon as I
can… , of 662 words 49. *- November 10, 2002 Metroplex cities among
asthma hot spots ARLINGTON–Asthma sufferers probably already know what a
survey of 100 large U.
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S. cities shows: Breathing isn’t easy in the Metroplex. Fort
Worth-Arlington ranked 12th and Dallas ranked 17th in an analysis of the
nation’s hot spots for asthma, according to a recent survey sponsored by
the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. This area definitely has a
problem, agrees allergy sufferer Fred Lohmann of Grapevine. As soon as I
can… , of 671 words 49. Daily Telegraph Sydney, Australia – September
27, 2002 Asthma linked to breastfeeding PREVENTING asthma in children may
be as simple as eating more yoghurt while breastfeeding or adding fish on
the menu, experts claim. Professor Craig Mellis, head of Paediatrics and
Child Health at Westmead Children’s Hospital, yesterday said studies
suggesting breastfeeding could be harmful to infants had been
inconclusive.Of 13 studies, 11 claimed breastfeeding was beneficial and
two said it wasn’t.But Professor Mellis said studies had determined
mothers who… , of 4 words 49. Age, The Melbourne, Australia – July ,
2002 The technique that ended fear and restored a life, ASTHMA TREATMENT
Paul Tzamalis, pictured, was at his grandparents’ house when a fire in
the fireplace triggered a suffocating asthma attack. Paul, then four
years old, began wheezing and turning blue. His terrified grandparents
rushed him to a hospital where doctors eventually got his breathing back
to normal. It was one of many close calls, said Paul’s mother, Kathy
Douros. He had quite a few midnight dashes to the hospital. He would
literally stop breathing. It would come… , of 558 words 49. Pensacola
News Journal – March 22, 2002 Asthma camp taking applications The
American Lung Association of Florida, along with The Boggy Creek Gang, is
accepting applications to the Asthma Summer Camp scheduled for July 6-12.
The deadline for applying is April 1.Boggy Creek offers a traditional
camping experience to asthmatic children ages 7 to 16.The weeklong camp
is free to qualifying children, and transportation is provided.Boggy
Creek Gang Camp is miles north of Orlando and is specially designed and
equipped for children who are coping with… , of 211 words 49. *Madison,
WI – December 24, 2001 , GREEN BREATHES LIFE INTO RUSHING ATTACK ONLY
ASTHMA ATTACK CAN SLOW PACKERS’ RECORD-SETTING RUNNING BACK Green Bay
Packers running back Ahman Green spent most of the fourth quarter Sunday
on the sidelines struggling to catch his breath due to a slight asthma
problem.That was only fitting, given that Green turned in another
breathless performance in the Packers’ -7 victory over the Cleveland
Browns. A week after being held to just 11 yards on 10 carries against
Tennessee, Green was back in vintage form, tearing through the Browns for
150 yards on 21 carries. The… , of 681 words : 18 – 1850 of 295486
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: | The Record New Jersey – September 10, 2001 ASTHMA ALERT NEEDED IN
SCHOOL EXPERT SAYS STAFF READINESS COULD PREVENT DEATHS With asthma
attacks more common in the fall and the condition becoming more
widespread, school nurses, teachers, and coaches should make sure they’re
prepared to quickly help children suffering a potentially fatal attack,
an asthma expert urges.Schools should identify which children have
asthma, ensure that they have rescue inhalers to stop an attack, and
train staff members to spot students whose symptoms are escalating, said
Dr. Leonard Bielory,… , of 578 words 49. *- July 10, 2001 Texas lacks
asthma tracking Report cites states with high pollution Tracking asthma
cases may be one of the best ways to curb a growing national problem, but
Texas is one of several states with bad air pollution that don’t track
the disease, according to a study released today. Texas, Pennsylvania and
Ohio are the only states in the country with high levels of the three
types of air pollution – ozone, fine particles and toxic chemicals – that
can trigger asthma attacks, according to the report, Short of breath: A
lack of… , of 817 words 49. *- June 5, 2001 Despite treatments asthma
on rise Deaths from lung disease also increasing OGDEN — Asthma cases
are on the rise.And despite better treatment being available, deaths from
the illness are also increasing.According to the National Center for
Disease Control, reported cases of asthma have increased from 6.7 million
in 1980 to 17.3 million in 1998, a jump of more than 150 percent.
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Asthma cases in children under the age of 4 grew from 1 in 45 in 1980, to
1 in 17 by 1994, according to the center.In Utah, 47,000 children have
asthma.Medical professionals… , of 859 words 49. Mobile Register AL -
April 9, 2001 Study: asthma interferes with family lifestyles Study:
asthma interferes with family lifestyles Parents need to learn attack
triggers and avoid them By ROBYN SURIANO Orlando Sentinel Many children
with asthma suffer because their disease is poorly controlled, causing
sudden attacks and unplanned trips to the doctor’s office or emergency
rooms each year, according to a national survey released in March.The
survey found that asthma interferes with many aspects of family life.
Parents worry about allowing their kids to… , of 992 words 49. *- March
5, 2001 Avoiding pets could help yield big drop in asthma, study says
Asthma cases could drop nearly percent among U.S. youngsters under age 6
if susceptible children didn’t have pets or other allergy triggers in
their , researchers say. Their study suggests that eliminating known
household risks could prevent asthma in more than 500,000 children a year
and underscores the important role environmental factors play in
development of the disease. This could have a profound effect on medical
costs in the United States and,… , of 548 words 49. Hamilton Spectator,
The Ontario, Canada – February 2, 2001 A clean sweep; Two partners in a
housecleaning firm have launched a hypoallergenic service for allergy and
asthma sufferers They believe their business brainwave is nothing to
sneeze at. Amanda Parlee and Cathy Collins, partners in a new
housecleaning firm in the Hamilton area, expect that their unique
hypoallergenic cleaning service will provide welcome relief to clients
suffering from allergies or asthma. Even before opening their Merry Maids
franchise in November, the pair realized there was a potential market for
cleaning methods and products which reduced household allergens without
creating more, or further… , of 859 words 49. Newsday Melville, NY -
January 13, 2001 Brother Begs Kidnapers / Says relief worker needs
medication for severe asthma Kenneth Gluck, the relief worker from
Brooklyn who was abducted Tuesday by masked gunmen in Chechnya, is at
risk in captivity because he suffers severe asthma, his brother said
yesterday. In a press conference, Daniel Gluck, a lawyer, begged the
kidnapers to release his brother, or at least provide him with the
medication he needs to stave off asthma attacks.The gunmen seized Gluck,
, from a convoy of cars delivering medical supplies in the war-shattered
republic. He has worked… , of 5 words 49. Herald Sun Melbourne,
Australia – December 11, 2000 Out of breath Many asthma sufferers don’t
fully understand how to manage the disease. Pamela Wilson reports THERE
are few things more frightening than desperately fighting to get enough
air into the lungs.It is a fear more than a million Australians face
every day.Asthma is serious and affects a significant proportion of the
population. Evidence suggests it may be increasing.“When you can’t get
air into the lungs, nothing else matters,” Asthma… , of 862 words 49.
Times Union, The Albany, NY – September 28, 2000 ASTHMA DRUGS HOLD
PROMISE BY LAURA BEIL DALLAS MORNING NEWS The difference between asthma
drugs of today and asthma drugs of tomorrow may be like the difference
between a nuclear weapon and a smart bomb. Both can hit a target, but the
first one may be a lot more effective than anyone wants.Scientists are
working, though, to develop more precise weapons against the lung
disease, which affects approximately 17 million Americans. After decades
of tinkering with the mechanism behind an asthma attack, scientists have
discovered ways to… , of words 49. Guardian, The London, England -
August 22, 2000 The Guardian: Junk food blamed for rise in asthma cases:
Scientists find evidence in rural Saudi communities that a diet of fresh
fruit and vegetables can protect children against lung diseases Asthma
the single most important cause of illness in children in Europe could be
blamed on a diet of junk food and not enough fresh fruit and vegetables.
Anthony Seaton, head of environmental and occupational medicine at
Aberdeen University, led a study of children in Saudi Arabia where rural
communities live in stark contrast to those in westernised Jeddah. What
we were able to demonstrate is that, after taking into account social
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: | 49. Guardian, The London, England – August 22, 2000 The Guardian:
Junk food blamed for rise in asthma cases: Scientists find evidence in
rural Saudi communities that a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables can
protect children against lung diseases Asthma – the single most important
cause of illness in children in Europe – could be blamed on a diet of
junk food and not enough fresh fruit and vegetables. Anthony Seaton, head
of environmental and occupational medicine at Aberdeen University, led a
study of children in Saudi Arabia where rural communities live in stark
contrast to those in westernised Jeddah. What we were able to demonstrate
is that, after taking into account social factors and any family
history… , of 790 words 49. Independent, The London, England/Financial
Times – July 19, 2000 The Independent: Doctors herald end to asthma
epidemic THE ASTHMA epidemic which has swept Britain for the last 20
years, condemning millions to a life of wheezing, may be over. One of the
most detailed surveys of the disease, based on patients who consulted
their GPs with asthma, has found the number of new attacks has fallen by
one-third since 1993. The declining trend was clear for all age groups,
in all areas of the country and at all seasons. It follows two decades in
which the number of adult sufferers trebled and the number… , of 727
words 49. Record, The Kitchner, Ontario, Canada – May 3, 2000 World
Asthma Day greets more sufferers than ever — Asthma, once believed to be
reversible, is increasingly becoming a chronic condition because many
patients don’t know how to take proper care of themselves, an asthma
specialist warned Tuesday. The past decade has seen better understanding
of the disease and the development of more effective medications, Dr.
Mark Greenwald told a news conference to mark World Asthma Day
today.Asthma rates spiralling Yet asthma rates are spiralling, said
Greenwald, vice-president… , of 447 words 49. Capital Times, The
Madison, WI – February 19, 2000 HER DYING BREATH : | 49. Guardian, The
London, England – August 22, 2000 The Guardian: Junk food blamed for rise
in asthma cases: Scientists find evidence in rural Saudi communities that
a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables can protect children against lung
diseases Asthma – the single most important cause of illness in children
in Europe – could be blamed on a diet of junk food and not enough fresh
fruit and vegetables. Anthony Seaton, head of environmental and
occupational medicine at Aberdeen University, led a study of children in
Saudi Arabia where rural communities live in stark contrast to those in
westernised Jeddah. What we were able to demonstrate is that, after
taking into account social factors and any family history… , of 790
words 49. Independent, The London, England/Financial Times – July 19,
2000 The Independent: Doctors herald end to asthma epidemic THE ASTHMA
epidemic which has swept Britain for the last 20 years, condemning
millions to a life of wheezing, may be over. One of the most detailed
surveys of the disease, based on patients who consulted their GPs with
asthma, has found the number of new attacks has fallen by one-third since
1993. The declining trend was clear for all age groups, in all areas of
the country and at all seasons. It follows two decades in which the
number of adult sufferers trebled and the number… , of 727 words 49.
Record, The Kitchner, Ontario, Canada – May 3, 2000 World Asthma Day
greets more sufferers than ever — Asthma, once believed to be
reversible, is increasingly becoming a chronic condition because many
patients don’t know how to take proper care of themselves, an asthma
specialist warned Tuesday. The past decade has seen better understanding
of the disease and the development of more effective medications, Dr.
Mark Greenwald told a news conference to mark World Asthma Day
today.Asthma rates spiralling Yet asthma rates are spiralling, said
Greenwald, vice-president… , of 447 words 49. Capital Times, The
Madison, WI – February 19, 2000 HER DYING BREATH< ASTHMATICS, DOCTORS RIP
PRISON'S RESPONSE The asthma death of a prisoner who died within an hour
of begging for medical help has shocked asthma patients here and the
doctors who treat them.Michelle Greer, 29, of Milwaukee died gasping for
breath -- and grasping her inhaler -- on the floor of Prescott Hall, the
prison dining room at Taycheedah Correctional Institution. According to
the records, she told corrections officers multiple times that her
inhaler was not helping her condition.Corrections officers contacted
Taycheedah... , of 1202 words 49. Capital Times, The Madison, WI -
February 15, 2000 STATE BLACKED OUT INFO ON PRISON ASTHMA DEATH State
officials asked police to avoid mentioning the health of an inmate who
died at Taycheedah Correctional Institution after she requested medical
help for an asthma attack, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.And the
Wisconsin Department of Corrections refused last week to provide the
files on the incident without first removing references to the inmate's
health and treatment, the newspaper said. The department also asked Fond
du Lac police investigators to remove medical... , of 503 words 49. Tulsa
World - November 16, 1999 A chronic condition Allergy and Asthma Network,
Mothers of Asthmatics Inc., 1-800-878-4 3, www. aanma.org American Lung
Association;1-800-586-4872, www.lung usa.org It's part of the morning
routine for 3-year-old D.J. Clark. His mother, Anissa Palmer, measures
out doses of the medications budesonide and albuterol, and puts them in a
machine called a nebulizer, which turns the drugs into a fine mist.A
plastic tube from the nebulizer is attached to a face mask, which Palmer
places over... , of 975 words 49. *- October 25, 1999 LOCAL RESEARCHERS
HOPE TO FIND A VACCINE TO PREVENT ASTHMA Blame asthma on an immune system
that scrambles a defensive reaction that causes more wreckage in the body
than the relatively benign invaders.Then come up with a mist that, when
inhaled early in life, will nudge the immune system toward a less noxious
response, leaving people breathing easily. That's the mission of David
Bice and other researchers at the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
in Albuquerque. This is all pie-in-the-sky, a vision -- nothing... , of
words 49. Plain Dealer, The Cleveland, OH - October 18, 1999 ASTHMA
THREATENS INNER-CITY CHILDREN SUDDEN INCREASE MYSTIFIES EXPERTS The
asthma epidemic visited Children's National Medical Center one recent
Friday, the day after a furious rainstorm kicked up allergens all over
Washington.
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By 9 a.m., the emergency room, where children come in more often for
failing lungs than for broken bones, was jumping. Harried nurses barked
orders for the pharmacy to send more drugs. In bed after bed, young
faces, all black, were buried under clear plastic breathing masks.John
Thompson, a skinny, bright-eyed 8-year-old,… , of 7 words 49. Newcastle
Herald Australia – October 18, 1999 Belmont group leads fight against
asthma A GROUP of 263 Belmont kids may hold the answers to the world’s
medical questions about asthma and allergies. Recruited as test subjects
from before birth at Belmont Hospital, the group of 18- to 20-year-olds
has been studied and scrutinised, poked and prodded, measured and
monitored throughout their childhoods.Known as the RIFYL kids Respiratory
Illness in First Year of Life, the youngsters represent the
longest-running medical research project out of Newcastle… , of 515
words 49. Charlotte Observer, The NC – August 9, 1999 GROUP EDUCATES DAY
CARES ON MANAGING A CHILD’S ASTHMA Fact: Asthma is a manageable and
reversible lung disease.Fact: Asthma is the most common chronic illness
in children. Fact: More than 70,000 S.C. children suffer from asthma.The
S.C. Managed Care Alliance decided to act on those facts. The
managed-care trade group landed a $ ,000 grant from pharmaceutical giant
Merck & Co. and launched an asthma management program geared to educating
day-care workers on how to recognize and manage asthma in children in
their care…. , of 707 words : 1861 – 1870 of 295486
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: | 49. Lancashire County Publications England – August 4, 1999 Sporting
chance that helps asthma kids CHILDHOOD asthma is on the increase, and
research estimates that one in seven UK children aged two to 15 – more
than 1.5 million – currently have the condition. Asthma and wheezing in
children under five has almost doubled in less than a decade.The National
Asthma Campaign’s Junior Asthma Club, set up in 1989, currently has 3,
200 individual members and 1, 500 group members nationwide.The Blackburn,
Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Asthma Support Group, set up in 1994, is one
of… , of 807 words 49. Daily Telegraph Sydney, Australia – May 24, 1999
Asthma victims neglect treatment MANY asthma sufferers are living with
avoidable symptoms of their condition that take a serious toll on their
lifestyle and well-being, according to a study. Children and adults with
asthma feel very tired, frustrated and irritable and are restricted in
their work and social lives by their condition, the National Asthma
Campaign’s Living With Asthma study has reported.Some of those children
are worried and even frightened by their asthma attacks and parents of
youngsters with… , of 570 words 49. Daily Telegraph Sydney, Australia -
May 24, 1999 Coming to grips with asthma MANY asthma sufferers are living
with avoidable symptoms of their condition that take a serious toll on
their lifestyle and well-being, according to a study. Children and adults
with asthma feel very tired, frustrated and irritable and are restricted
in their work and social lives by their condition, the National Asthma
Campaign’s Living With Asthma study has reported.Some of those children
are worried and even frightened by their asthma attacks and parents of
youngsters with… , of 570 words 49. Greensboro News & Record – February
28, 1999 ASTHMA AWARENESS/ A PROGRAM IN GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS TEACHES
STUDENTS TO RECOGNIZE ASTHMA TRIGGERS Students with asthma can learn how
to manage their illness through a new program sponsored by the American
Lung Association.Open Airways for Schools is targeted to third-, fourth-
and fifth-graders. Students with asthma are invited to participate in the
program with a parent’s permission. The program was introduced to North
Carolina schools last year. This year, participation has increased
significantly, says Maureen Ballsieper of the American Lung Association.
Of 61 Guilford… , of 1282 words 49. The Record New Jersey – August 17,
1998 NEW STUDIES CAN HELP EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA People whose asthma
kicks up when they exercise often have trouble finding the right
treatment. But two new studies could help doctors more effectively
control this common respiratory problem. Among the researchers’ findings
was that a common long-term inhalant may lose its effectiveness over time
and may need to be supplemented with other medications for people who
have exercise-induced asthma.
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An estimated 15 million Americans have asthma, a chronic lung condition
that causes… , of 1049 words 49. St. Louis Post-Dispatch – July , 1998
JESSE JACKSON LEAVES HOSPITAL AFTER SEVERE ASTHMA ATTACK HE SAYS HE WILL
CURTAIL HIS ACTIVITIES FOR A WHILE The Rev. Jesse Jackson was discharged
Wednesday from the hospital where he was being treated for a severe
asthma attack. I came here to get recharged, and I’m back, Jackson told
reporters in the lobby of Doctors Hospital of Hyde Park. He agreed to
trim his activities. I’m going to modify my schedule somewhat, said
Jackson, who entered the lobby in a wheelchair but stood up to talk with
reporters.Dr. Elsie… , of 7 words 49. Chicago Sun-Times – July 27, 1998
Asthma keeps Jackson in hospital The Rev. Jesse Jackson was in good
condition Sunday at Doctors Hospital in Hyde Park, suffering from asthma
that flared up after a trip to Africa last week. Jackson, 56, stopped at
the hospital Saturday; afternoon. In the emergency room, he complained of
wheezing and coughing, and doctors recommended that he be
admitted.Jackson was given medication and put on oxygen for 24 hours,
doctors said. Jackson has had asthma for years, and the condition is
normally kept in check with medication,… , of 163 words 49. Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel – May 27, 1998 Health care providers unite on asthma
Insurers, hospitals aim to fight rising tide of cases and cut costs With
asthma emergency room visits and hospitalizations on the rise,
Milwaukee-area health care providers have joined forces to develop
medical guidelines for treatment of the chronic condition.The guidelines
should improve treatment for asthmatics while cutting health care costs,
said Frank Bialek, spokesman for the Milwaukee County Medical Society,
which brought together health insurance companies, physicians and
hospitals to address the problem. These medical providers are… , of 667
words 49. *- May 6, 1998 Asthma Awareness Night in Bangor May is Asthma
Awareness Month to provide an opportunity to emphasize our improved
understanding and better treatment of this long term illness. In a recent
Bangor Daily News article, Susan Carney described the Maine Lung
Association report of the large number of Mainers who are not aware that
they have asthma, a treatable disease. The report suggested that if you
do not know it is broken, you cannot fix it. In 1997 the National Asthma
Education and Prevention Program issued its Expert Panel… , of 63 words
49. Vero Beach Press Journal FL – January 11, 1998 ASTHMA GROWING PROBLEM
FOR CHILDREN Asthma in children is a growing problem. Asthma is a chronic
disease condition where the air passages of the lungs become temporarily
narrowed and swollen, causing a person to have difficulty breathing.
Asthma is reversible; the symptoms can disappear completely with
treatment and/or removal from substances or events that begin an asthma
attack. Common triggers include: Allergens and irritants such as dust
mites, pollens, molds, pet dander and cockroaches are the most common
asthma-causing… , of 829 words : 1871 – 1880 of 295484
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: | 189 19019119219 9 95196197198| 49. The *- December 22, 1997 Dealing
with asthma Asthma is a potentially life-threatening condition that may
occur in both adults and children. In its worst forms, it can prevent a
child from enjoying exercise with his or her friends, or can actually
cause death. Asthma can be brought on by several factors. One of the most
common is exercise. An older child may be playing a game with friends,
when he or she suddenly becomes extremely short of breath.Another trigger
for asthma is something in the environment to which the person is… , of
552 words 49. Daily Camera Boulder, CO – September 26, 1997 ASTHMA
PREVALENT IN AREA STUDENTS The asthma-related death of a Colorado Rockies
pitcher has sparked further discussion about the respiratory condition
and its effect on young people.Doug Million, a 21-year-old pitching
prospect, died Tuesday after a severe asthma attack in Arizona. More than
million people nationwide suffer from asthma, about 5 million of them
children. Roughly 0 students in Boulder Valley schools took medication
for the condition last year.To me, that’s a lot of children out there…
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