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“Asthma is a serious chronic lung ailment… , of 8 words . *- February 7, 1999
Local Though his lungs some-times rebel, Antoine Porter’s 10-year-old
brain works quickly and creatively. He likes science, social studies,
reading, recess. He doesn’t like math. He hates his asthma.Antoine, a
fifth-grader at Israel Putnam School, is an imaginative child. In his
bedroom at 52 Mill St. in Meriden, he draws comic strips and dreams of
inventing a spacecraft he can use to travel close to the sun, far into
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. Philadelphia Inquirer, The PA – January 13, 1999 ASTHMA CAN’T STOP LA
SALLE SWIMMER SEAN TUCKER IS A CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPION IN THE 100-YARD
BREASTSTROKE. His lungs sometimes sting as if someone had set a
three-alarm blaze in his insides. The burn can be so great that his back
turns red. When he gets out of the pool, his breathing is so labored that
he has to struggle for air. It feels, Sean Tucker says, as if someone had
cut his lungs in half.The La Salle High senior standout constantly
battles an acute case of asthma, but he has not let it deter him from
succeeding. Tucker is the reigning Catholic League champion in the
100-yard… , of 866 words . *- November 15, 1998 KIDS WITH ASTHMA LEARN
TO BREATHE A LITTLE EASIER Terraun Hawkins, 7, is an expert on asthma. I
have had it since the day I was born, said the young man, who is a
patient in pediatrics at Methodist Hospital’s North Lake Campus. Hawkins
was among the group of children and parents who attended an asthma
workshop on Saturday, which teaches children how to take care of
themselves if they have it. Open Airways, which was taught at the
hospital, is a free pediatric asthma education… , of 470 words . Herald
and the Sunday Herald, The Glasgow, Scotland – September 29, 1998 The
Herald United Kingdom: University joins worldwide search for causes of
asthma The University of Aberdeen’s Medical School is the only Scottish
centre involved in a worldwide initiative to try to find better
treatments for asthma for the 100 million sufferers of the disease,
writes Graeme Smith.Glaxo Wellcome has set up the Asthma Clinical
Genetics Network, which brings together academic physicians, who are
experts in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, with a centre skilled
at marrying genetic and clinical data. Asthma tends to run in families
and… , of 8 words .

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THE SEATTLE TIMES – September 18, 1998 DO INHALERS
GIVE ATHLETES A BOOST? Dolan appearance Tom Dolan, a gold medalist and
severe asthmatic, will appear from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the
Asthma and Allergy Fair at the SuperMall in Auburn. Melvin Stewart, 1992
Olympic gold-medal swimmer, noticed it at the starting block of a U.S.
national championship. A competitor grabbed an inhaler hidden inside a
towel a*sucked hard just before the race.Dick Jochums, coach of the
fabled Santa Clara Swim Club in California, has seen it,… , of 87 words
. *- July , 1998 CITY LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AS PART OF ASTHMA RELIEF
CAMPAIGN The city kicked its war against asthma up another notch
yesterday, launching a new asthma telephone hotline and unveiling a
public education campaign to get out the message that sufferers can lead
full, active lives. This is very important for children suffering from
asthma, said Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani. We want to send the message that
children whose asthma is properly managed can lead happy, active lives.
City Hall, through ads and… , of 294 words . The *- May 13, 1998
Prospect of asthma causes ungrounded fear, Good Health Dear Dr. Donohue:
After a respiratory infection I had one year ago, I am still coughing and
short of breath. My doctor says I have asthma and will be on inhalers the
rest of my life. I am going to a pulmonary specialist for a second
opinion. I always thought you were born with asthma. What will my life be
like if I do have asthma? – S.S.
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Some 17.3 million Americans have asthma, a respiratory disease that
leaves sufferers coughing, wheezing and gasping for air. Cases of asthma
have risen about 75 percent since 1980, particularly among blacks… , of
620 words . The Kansas City Star – October 3, 1999 Asthma: Mystery
epidemic Dirty air, clean living to blame? How asthma chokes its victims
is much more complicated, and it still mystifies doctors after decades of
research. Asthma used to be thought of as a disease caused by
environmental factors. But now researchers think smoke and dust,
allergens, such as latex particles from tires – essentially dirty air -
are mere triggers.Instead of looking outside the body for what causes
asthma, doctors are looking within. The leading theory of the late 1990s
says asthma comes not from dirty air, but from… , of 664 words . *-
August 28, 1999 CAMP SUPERKIDS OFFERS WAYS TO COPE FOR THOSE WITH ASTHMA
Every child looks forward to summer camp, but most camps are not equipped
to provide medical treatment to children with moderate to severe
asthma.Camp Superkids, at the Geneva Center near Rochester, staffs a
medical doctor, a pharmacist, nurses and registered respiratory
therapists so that children who suffer from asthma can enjoy summer camp
just as other kids do. This camp, sponsored by the American Lung
Association, offers canoeing, swimming, hiking and arts and crafts, as
well as… , of 684 words . *- August 16, 1999 CAMP SUPERKIDS OFFERS WAYS
TO COPE FOR THOSE WITH ASTHMA Every child looks forward to summer camp,
but most camps are not equipped to provide medical treatment to children
with moderate to severe asthma.Camp Superkids, at the Geneva Center near
Rochester, Ind., staffs a medical doctor, a pharmacist, nurses, and
registered respiratory therapists so that children who suffer from asthma
can enjoy summer camp just as other kids do. This camp, sponsored by the
American Lung Association, offers canoeing, swimming, hiking and arts and
crafts, as well… , of 715 words . Scotland on Sunday Scotland – May 23,
1999 Scotland on Sunday: Fears over asthma inhalers for children
THOUSANDS of British children are being prescribed asthma inhalers
unnecessarily in a move that could make their breathing problems worse,
according to leading doctors.The plastic breathing aids were now so
widely used that they had become playground status symbols, said one
leading researcher. The experts warned there was a tendency to diagnose
any breathing difficulties as asthma and prescribe inhalers. If someone
coughs, they’ve got asthma, said… , of 869 words . Milwaukee Journal

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Sentinel – May 2, 1999 Olympian tells of winning race with asthma
Joyner-Kersee tells children they should not be in denial about disease
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an Olympic gold medal track star hailed as the
world’s greatest living female athlete, was in world-class denial over
her asthma for a long time. And that was a gold medal mistake, she told a
room full of adults and kids with asthma Saturday, during a whirlwind
visit to Milwaukee to preach the gospel of taking charge of the
disease.It also was a lesson that took a near-lethal asthma attack for
her to learn, she told the gathering at the Doors To Employment… , of 7
words . *- March 11, 1999 MED VAN HELPS BX. KIDS BREATHE A LITTLE EASIER
Yazmin Dennis was giving her 7-year-old son Stephen the wrong dose of
asthma medicine. The hospital gave me two medicines for his asthma, but
they never taught me how to use them, said Dennis, whose son attends
Public School 62 in Longwood. So I had the medications backward. I was
trying to help him, but I could have made him sick. Luckily, Stephen was
one of the first children in the Bronx to be evaluated by a respiratory
specialist in a… , of 515 words . Mobile Register AL – February 22,
1999 Foley Intermediate students to be screened for asthma Foley
Intermediate students to be screened for asthma FOLEY – The American Lung
Association of Alabama will screen students at Foley Intermediate School
for asthma on Wednesday.Foley Intermediate is one of 18 schools
state-wide selected to participate in an asthma indicator screening
program, designed to detect asthma in children. Children grades two
through five at Foley Intermediate will complete the screening process.
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“In fact there is evidence to suggest that asthma is on the increase and
becoming more severe but with… , of 5 words . Advertiser, The Adelaide,
Australia – May 3, 2000 REPORT SHOWS PORT ADELAIDE HAS HIGH RATES OF
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS Where there’s smoke, there must be asthma CHILDREN
and young adults living in the Port Adelaide region have higher rates of
asthma and respiratory illnesses, new research shows. The prevalence of
asthma in children between five and and in adults between 25 and 44 is up
to 6 per cent higher than the national average.According to research
findings released yesterday by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to coincide
with today’s World Asthma Day, tobacco smoking, industrial pollutants and
use of unflued gas appliances in… , of 462 words . Advertiser, The
Adelaide, Australia – May 3, 2000 REPORT REVEALS THE WORST LOCATIONS FOR
RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES Why Port has the highest rate of asthma CHILDREN
and young adults living in the Port Adelaide region have higher rates of
asthma and respiratory illnesses, new research shows. The prevalence of
asthma in children between five and and in adults between 25 and 44 is up
to 6 per cent higher than the national average.According to research
findings released yesterday by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to coincide
with today’s World Asthma Day, tobacco smoking, industrial pollutants and
use of unflued gas appliances in… , of 466 words . *- January 20, 2000
Home dust mites may lead to asthma in some children WASHINGTON – As
doctors struggle to understand why asthma is rising at an alarming rate,
a report released Wednesday concludes microscopic dust mites that lurk in
carpets and bedding can push children who are susceptible to asthma – but
don’t yet have it – to develop the disease. Some 17.3 million Americans
have asthma, a respiratory disease that leaves sufferers coughing,
wheezing and gasping for air.Cases of asthma have risen about 75 percent
since 1980, particularly among… , of 615 words . Columbian, The
Vancouver, WA – January 20, 2000 DUST MITES COULD PUSH DEVELOPMENT OF
ASTHMA IN KIDS WASHINGTON — As doctors struggle to understand why asthma
is rising at an alarming rate, a report released Wednesday concludes
microscopic dust mites that lurk in carpets and bedding can push children
who are susceptible to asthma but don’t yet have it to develop the
disease. Some 17.3 million Americans have asthma, a respiratory disease
that leaves sufferers coughing, wheezing and gasping for air.Cases of
asthma have risen about 75 percent since 1980, particularly among… , of
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A little clue to asthma As
doctors struggle to understand why asthma is rising at an alarming rate,
a report released Wednesday concludes microscopic dust mites that lurk in
carpets and bedding can push children who are susceptible to asthma –
but don’t yet have it — to develop the disease. Some 17.3 million
Americans have asthma, a respiratory disease that leaves sufferers
coughing, wheezing and gasping for air.Cases of asthma have risen about
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mites could push development of asthma in some children As doctors
struggle to understand why asthma is rising at an alarming rate, a new
report concludes microscopic dust mites that lurk in carpets and bedding
can push children who are susceptible to asthma — but don’t yet have it
– to develop the disease. Some 17.3 million Americans have asthma, a
respiratory disease that leaves sufferers coughing, wheezing and gasping
for air. Cases of asthma have risen about 75 percent since 1980,
particularly among blacks and poor,… , of 619 words . *- January 19,
2000 Dust mites could push development of asthma in some children As
doctors struggle to understand why asthma is rising at an alarming rate,
a report released Wednesday concludes microscopic dust mites that lurk in
carpets and bedding can push children who are susceptible to asthma –
but don’t yet have it — to develop the disease.
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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… , of 7 words . Arizona Republic,
The Phoenix, AZ – February 25, 2001 GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY WITH ASTHMA
While talking about her son’s asthma attack, Barb Trujillo began to cry.
Reporter Karina Bland put her hand on the woman’s shoulder and wept along
with her. Farmworker Mariana Victoria told reporter Mary Jo Pitzl how
hard her job was on her asthma. The next day, Pitzl joined Victoria in a
Yuma County lettuce field to see for herself.Around 10 p.m. one evening,
photographer Mark Henle’s phone rang. Twelve-year-old Kody Hollaway was
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. The *- January 19, 2001 Woman diagnosed with asthma should get 2nd
opinion Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a -year-old female who was diagnosed with
asthma four months ago. My problem was shortness of breath, not wheezing.
My doctor prescribed Accolate and two inhaled medicines – Serevent and
Flovent. I still suffer from shortness of breath. I always thought asthma
was a childhood condition. At age 22 I had thyroid cancer. The cancer was
removed, and I received radiation therapy. I am also a former
smoker.Could my shortness of breath be something other than asthma? -…
, of 917 words . Houston Chronicle – September 1, 2000 Experimental drug
reduces asthma attacks, study shows FLORENCE, Italy – A study suggests
that an experimental drug could halve the number of asthma attacks
suffered by people whose condition isn’t well controlled with current
treatment – about 15 percent of all asthma patients, a researcher said
Thursday. The first major study of the injectable drug, presented
Thursday at the World Congress on Lung Health, also found that it allowed
half of patients to stop using steroid inhalers and the rest to reduce
their dependence on them,… , of 505 words . Daily Mail, The London,
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Mail: Adult Asthma Blight: Numbers Affected
Have Doubled Says Report After 20-Year Study Of Families THE number of
young adults affected by asthma has doubled in the last 20 years,
according to new research. Figures show that the rapid spread of the
condition is hitting them as hard as children, among whom rates have also
doubled over two decades. Asthma, which can be life-threatening, blights
the lives of 3.2million Britons – more than a million of them youngsters.
While the majority of research recording a rise in asthma concentrates on
young patients, a… , of 5 words . *- June 10, 2000 SOUTHINGTON – When
Jake Condren suffers an asthma attack, he feels like he can’t breathe and
his throat and chest hurt. To handle such attacks, the 9-year-old
practices a breathing technique known *belly breathing, in which he
focuses on breathing from his stomach. The Hatton School student was
diagnosed with asthma as a baby.This year, he and seven other children at
Strong and North Center schools participated in Open Airway, a
school-based asthma SOUTHINGTON – When Jake Condren suffers an asthma
attack, he feels like he can’t breathe and his throat and chest hurt. To
handle such attacks, the 9-year-old practices a breathing technique known
*belly breathing, in which he focuses on breathing from his stomach. The
Hatton School student was diagnosed with asthma as a baby.This year, he
and seven other children at Strong and North Center schools participated
in Open Airway, a school-based asthma… , of 7 words . North Shore Times
Sydney, Australia – May 10, 2000 Asthma experts bring new ideas WINTER is
coming and the children’s wards at Royal North Shore Hospital will soon
begin to fill with children who suffer from asthma. It is heart-rending
to see a child struggling to breathe and exhausted from the effort.
Paediatric respiratory physician at RNSH, Dr Hugh Allen said this week:
“Asthma is the most common medical cause for hospital admissions in
children.
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Chicago school finds high rate of asthma The nurses at West Chicago
Middle School noticed a disturbing trend: more and more 7th and 8th
graders coming to their office with symptoms of asthma. Data recently
released by Central DuPage Hospital, which led a survey of pupils, prove
the nurses’ concerns were on target. The school’s rate of asthma could be
more than twice the national average. Of more than 700 pupils screened
during the last school year, percent were diagnosed with asthma, a… ,
of 785 words . Los Angeles Times – August 21, 2001 Police Report: Wheeler
Used Supplements Football: Medical examiner, however, says cause of
Northwestern player’s death was bronchial asthma. Northwestern football
player Rashidi Wheeler mixed two dietary supplements containing the
banned stimulant ephedrine before collapsing and dying Aug. 3, according
to a police report that quotes the team trainer who fought to save
Wheeler’s life on the practice field.The Cook County medical examiner’s
office on Monday confirmed the presence of ephedrine in Wheeler’s system
but said the cause of death was bronchial asthma. We do not think… , of
1195 words . Straits Times, The Singapore – August 6, 2001 Creating an
asthma-free home One in five youngsters here suffers asthmatic attacks.
The Straits Times invited a respiratory expert to the home of a couple
whose daughter has asthma, to explain how they could asthma-proof it.
LIANG HWEE TING reports VINCENT Toong and his wife are familiar with
asthma. They have read up about it and spoken to doctors about it, as
their elder daughter has the ailment. Because of what they have learnt,
they refuse to have rugs in the house as these collect… , of 7 words .
Patriot-News, The Harrisburg, PA – July 20, 2001 Help track asthma, new
study tells U.S. // Improved research, money would lower death rate,
experts say Sean MacMullin loves playing outside with his 7-year-old son,
but on days when his asthma acts up, he can’t. The disease, which the
29-year-old Lower Paxton Twp. man has had most of his life, leaves him
gasping for air. He is used to it, he said, but it can be scary for a
child to see a parent unable to breathe. It does have a very severe
impact, MacMullin said. Asthma, a respiratory disease that affects an
estimated 17 million… , of 607 words . Leader – Mornington Peninsula
Leader Melbourne, Australia – July 3, 2001

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Fighting the asthma curse DOES
your child need to use the blue relieve puffer more than three times a
week, or wake at night, or miss school because of asthma? Asthma Victoria
says parents with such a child should ask their doctor to help develop an
asthma action plan.Asthma Victoria chief executive officer Robin Ould
said per cent of primary school children had asthma.It was essential
suffers had a treatment plan and that school staff knew how to react to
an attack.Up to 965,000 school days are lost a… , of 5 words . The News
& Observer – April 13, 2001 High hopes for Advair’s debut /
GlaxoSmithKline wants to leave its asthma-drug rivals in the dust Combine
GlaxoSmithKline’s two best-selling asthma drugs and what do you get?
Great expectations.That’s what GSK has as it prepares to launch Advair -
the first new drug it has introduced in the U.S. market since Glaxo
Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham combined to create the world’s
second-largest drug company.Analysts are betting that Advair, which will
be available with a doctor’s prescription as of Monday, will enable GSK
to expand its… , of 1029 words . Boston Herald – March , 2001 Editorial
OP-ED BHA begins to tackle rise in asthma cases Poor people in Boston
suffer from asthma at rates five to six times that of everyone else.
What’s going on?For years, rumors circulated about the many cases of
asthma in poorer neighborhoods. But the reports were anecdotal; some
dismissed them as unwarranted griping. Now new research suggests the
problem is real.A scary, debilitating and sometimes deadly disease,
asthma affects only about 5 percent of all Americans – unless they happen
to be poor.In that case the… , of 859 words . Daily Gazette, The
Schenectady, NY – March 6, 2001 Avoiding pets could help to yield a big
drop in asthma, study finds CHICAGO – Asthma cases could drop nearly
percent among U.
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And Asthma Week, which begins on Monday, October 6, is a good time to
learn about such a plan.Although asthma is one of the most chronic
diseases of childhood, it can be managed.People with asthma can lead a
normal, healthy life, without asthma interfering in their day to day
activities.A recently launched Commonwealth Government initiative will
help… , of 769 words 94. State, The Columbia, SC – September 21, 2002
ASTHMA WALK’S MESSAGE: ‘YOU CAN DO ANYTHING’ Barbara Mitchell had no
intentions of letting her daughter’s asthma stop her from having a
childhood.Even though other mothers of asthmatic children she knew were
telling their kids they couldn’t go outside, Mitchell was encouraging her
child to play softball, take gymnastics, live like any other kid her age.
I wanted to let her live a normal life, said Mitchell, an operating-room
nurse at Palmetto Health Richland.And despite having to… , of 863 words
94. Daily Press Newport News, VA – June 27, 2002 HOW TO KEEP BREATHING
CAMP TEACHES KIDS TO MANAGE ASTHMA Surrounded by fidgety children,
pediatrician Tracy Trolan tried to describe the feeling of an asthma
attack. You know when you have a belt on that’s too tight? Trolan said.
This is like having a whole bunch of belts around your breathing tube.
Nine-year-old Sharon Fraser tugged at the waistband of her shorts. Yeah,
but it’s not my belt that’s tight, she said…. , of 1001 words 94.
SUNDAY NEWS LANCASTER, PA. – June 9, 2002 Great aspirations Asthma
Olympics was a chance for kids who normally sit on sidelines to get in
the games. What do you get when you put 26 kids with asthma through an
obstacle course complete with tires, hurdles and sprints? A little heavy
breathing, 26 happy kids and a lot of very proud parents. Saturday’s
Asthma Olympics organized through the American Lung Association was the
first of its kind in Lancaster County. The program, held at Lancaster
Catholic High School stadium, invited any child with asthma, ages 5 to
12, to compete in obstacle course, long jump,… , of 777 words 94.
Sunday Territorian Darwin, Australia – October 7, 2001 Action plan to
combat asthma It is estimated that almost two million people in Australia
have asthma. One in four Territory children and one in 10 adults suffer
asthma.National Asthma Week, which starts tomorrow and finishes on
Saturday, aims to alert people to the dangers of asthma.Olympic swimmer
and asthma sufferer Matthew Dunn will help launch Asthma Week in the
Northern Territory this year.Dunn will talk at a function at Government
House on Wednesday and tell how he has not let asthma restrict his… ,
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Asthma noexcuse not to exercise ASTHMATICS are being warned to take precautions
against exercise induced asthma as part of Asthma Awareness Week 2000
which started on Monday throughout the State. Asthma educator Dianne
Hayes said while people should take precautions against exercise induced
asthma, it did not mean they should not exercise in some form or
another.“Many people with asthma get exercised induced asthma as part of
their symptoms,” Ms Hayes said.“For other people, the only time… , of
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94. Solano Times CA – May 18, 2000 ASTHMA SUFFERERS LEARN TO LIVE WITH
ILLNESS Gabriela Gonzalez is one of more than 25,000 Solano County
residents with asthma. She has suffered from the chronic illness since
she was 3 years old. The prevalence of asthma in children ages 5-
increased 74 percent between 1980 and 1994, says Janice Tunder, American
Lung Association ALA health educator. This phenomenal rise in asthma
rates is very disturbing, especially when we have such effective
treatments. Hospitalization rates… , of 1066 words 94. Solano Times CA
- May 18, 2000 ASTHMA SUFFERERS LEARN TO LIVE WITH ILLNESS Gabriela
Gonzalez is one of more than 25,000 Solano County residents with asthma.
She has suffered from the chronic illness since she was 3 years old. The
prevalence of asthma in children ages 5- increased 74 percent between
1980 and 1994, says Janice Tunder, American Lung Association ALA health
educator. This phenomenal rise in asthma rates is very disturbing,
especially when we have such effective treatments.
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Asthma is a… , of 720 words . Deseret News, The Salt Lake City, UT -
May 11, 2002 Allergies can trigger asthma Wind, cold, pollen, mold, cat
or dog fur, bird feathers, cologne, smoking and even high emotion are all
potenti*triggers for people who have asthma. One minute they’re fine and
then the trigger’s pulled and the world seems to collapse. An estimated
50 million Americans have some form of allergic disease, according to the
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. Seventeen million have
asthma.People who have allergies know their… , of 572 words . Chicago
Tribune – March 13, 2002 Asthma hitting women harder Add asthma to the
list of medical problems that have a greater impact on women than they do
on men. The estimated national prevalence for asthma during 2000 was 9.1
percent for women compared with 5.1 percent for men. A new survey, Women
and Asthma in America, shows that many women are needlessly letting the
condition affect the quality of their lives. Among the findings of the
survey, funded by the pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline: Fifty-six
percent of… , of 5 words . Daily Herald – February 18, 2002 Asthma and
athletics: How your child can cope Athletes who train for the Olympics
have reached the peak in strength and endurance. But you might be
surprised to hear that 20 percent of the athletes have asthma.Some of
them have exercise-induced asthma while others have chronic asthma that
requires daily medications.Despite that, they’re able to win medals as
frequently as their competitors who do not have asthma, according to a
study by the University of Iowa.Recently, we’ve also heard of other… ,
of 776 words . Western Mail Cardiff, Wales – February 15, 2002 The
Western Mail: Children’s asthma doubles in decade THE number of children
who have asthma has more than doubled in a decade.The illness, which
costs the NHS an estimated pounds 800m a year, may be increasingly
triggered by factors such as central heating, house mites and diet. It
also has a dramatic impact on youngsters’ quality of life. Four out of
100 children with asthma will not exercise and one in three find exercise
is hampered by their condition.Night coughing will have a negative effect
on their schoolwork and the… , of 689 words . Sunday Times Perth,
Australia – October 7, 2001

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GPs paid to fight asthma DOCTORS will receive
extra money for treating asthma patients as part of a national program
aimed at reducing severe asthma attacks. The Federal Government will pay
GPs $100 on top of their normal Medicare fee to ensure their asthmatic
patients remain well and out of hospital.Health Minister Michael
Wooldridge will announce the program, worth $48.4 million over four
years, tomorrow at the launch of National Asthma Week.Dr Wooldridge
yesterday told The Sunday Times the initiative was… , of 3 words . The
*Baton Rouge, La. – September 10, 2001 Asthma study disputed State
officials say federal report wrong State officials are disputing a recent
federal study that said Louisiana has the lowest rate of asthma sufferers
in the country. In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
issued its first-ever report on the prevalence of asthma in all 50
states. Only 5 percent of Louisiana residents 18 or older reported having
the disease. The study said the nationwide prevalence of current asthma
sufferers was 7.2 percent. The study also said 8 percent of adult
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. Irish Times Dublin, Ireland – September 7, 2001 The Irish Times: Home
News: Report links use of paracetamol to asthma spread in UK and here The
Asthma Society of Ireland has encouraged concerned people to call its
helpline, following the publication of a new report linking paracetamol
to the spread of asthma. The of the biggest study of asthma ever
undertaken were published in the European Respiratory Journal
yesterday.The 10-year project found high use of paracetamol in the UK and
other English-speaking countries may be responsible for the surge in
asthma cases and other respiratory illnesses. This compares… , of 2
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When asked how well they understand what it means when someone has
depression, percent report understanding it not at all or… , of 19
words . *- September 19, 2006 Positive Patient Reported Outcomes
Following Bronchial Thermoplasty for Asthma; Patients Report Satisfaction
with the Procedure and Improvements in Quality of Life Asthmatx, Inc.
Karen Passafaro, 650-810-1118 kpassafaro@asthmatx.com.Asthmatx, Inc., a
medical device company that has developed a catheter-based procedure for
the treatment for asthma, today announced the publication of positive of
a patient survey from its initial clinical study of Bronchial
Thermoplasty for the treatment of asthma in the Volume 10 issue of the
Journal of Outcomes Research JOR. Clinical benefits of Bronchial
Thermoplasty in 16 subjects with asthma, reported in… , of 1955 words .
*- September 18, 2006 Schools, students learn to manage asthma attacks
Every year, Kimberly Bouzguenda of St. Paul, Minn., sends her 9-year-old
daughter, Izzy, to school with a backpack and an inhaler. Izzy has had
asthma since she was an infant. I’m always a little more concerned at the
beginning of school year, especially if there is a new teacher and you
don’t know how they will react and support your child, Bouzguenda
said.The start of each school year brings an annual peak in emergency
room visits and… , of 678 words . Buffalo News, The NY – September 12,
2006 Back to school can mean return of asthma Every year, Kimberly
Bouzguenda of St. Paul, Minn., sends her 9-year-old daughter, Izzy, to
school with a backpack and an inhaler. Izzy has had asthma since she was
an infant. I’m always a little more concerned at the beginning of school
year, especially if there is a new teacher and you don’t know how they
will react and support your child, Bouzguenda said. The start of each
school year brings the annual peak in emergency room visits and… , of
621 words . News-Item, The Shamokin, PA – September 5, 2006 Asthma
sufferers in Pa. top 1 million Participation in annual walk encouraged to
increase awareness of epidemic’ The rate of asthma cases nationwide has
doubled since 1980, and the death rate has increased by 55 percent. It is
also estimated that up to half a million people in Pennsylvania suffer
from other lung diseases, including emphysema, COPD, chronic bronchitis
and lung cancer. According to the American Lung Association of
Pennsylvania, more than 796,000 adults and 2 ,000 children in
Pennsylvania suffer from asthma.The public is encouraged to join with
those who suffer from lung disease as… , of 1 words . *- September 3,

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2006 KIDS WITH ASTHMA FACE RISKS AT SCHOOL, HOSPITAL VISITS PEAK AT START
OF YEAR Every year, Kimberly Bouzguenda of St. Paul, Minn., sends her
9-year-old daughter, Izzy, to school with a backpack and an inhaler. Izzy
has had asthma since she was an infant. I’m always a little more
concerned at the beginning of school year, especially if there is a new
teacher and you don’t know how they will react and support your child,
Ms. Bouzguenda said. The start of each school year brings the annual peak
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asthma attacks MINNEAPOLIS � Every year, Kimberly Bouzguenda of St. Paul,
Minn., sends her 9-yearold daughter, Izzy, to school with a backpack and
an inhaler. Izzy has had asthma since she was an infant. �I’m always a
little more concerned at the beginning of school year, especially if
there is a new teacher and you don’t know how they will react and support
your child,� Bouzguenda said.The start of each school year brings the
annual peak in… , of 690 words . Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News -
August , 2006 The wheezy season Aug. Every year, Kimberly Bouzguenda of
St. Paul sends her 9-year-old daughter, Izzy, to school with a backpack
and an inhaler. Izzy has had asthma since she was an infant. I’m always a
little more concerned at the beginning of school year, especially if
there is a new teacher and you don’t know how they will react and support
your child, Bouzguenda said.
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Women with asthma also tend to remain in the hospital longer, another
indication of the severity of their disease, the study said. People
generally don’t think of asthma as being a women’s disease. When they
think of asthma, they think of little boys with asthma,… , of 487 words
. Hamilton Spectator, The Ontario, Canada – November 24, 1992 Asthma can
be controlled so that sufferers lead normal lives THE NOV. 5 front page
article — entitled ‘Giving ’til it hurts’ — which detailed the
tribulations of the Daigle family clearly illustrated how uncontrolled
asthma can result in almost unremitting disruption of family life,
particulary if four chilren are affected. It is particularly tragic,
given the availability of world-renowned asthma specialists at McMaster
University, that these children remain almost constantly unwell.Nowadays,
particularly in… , of 777 words . State, The Columbia, SC – November 6,
1992 STUDY CHRONICLES TOLL OF CHILDHOOD ASTHMA Childhood asthma causes 10
million missed days of school a year and 200,000 hospitalizations,
according to a study released Thursday that provides the first nationwide
look at asthma’s effect on youngsters. Asthma is the most common chronic
disease in childhood. It’s the leading cause of days lost from school,
said the lead author, Dr. William Taylor of the national Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.According to the study, 4.3… , of 4
words : 01 – 10 of 295486 | 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 24 5 6 7 8 9 0
| . The San Diego Union – March 5, 1991 If child’s asthma under control,
the daycare providers can cope My four-year-old just developed asthma.
Because we never know when she’ll have an attack, I’m ambivalent about
keeping my part-time job. My husband thinks I should quit, so I can
always be available to bring her home. What do the experts say?The key
word for asthma is control. If asthma is controllable — and most cases
are — then working parents can cue child-care givers and school
personnel on correct treatment. But it’s… , of 613 words .

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Greensboro
News & Record – October , 1990 DOCTORS PUZZLED OVER DRAMATIC RISE IN
ASTHMA DEATHS A medical mystery has doctors bewildered. People all over
the world are dying of asthma at higher rates than they did as recently
as the 1970s.No one knows why asthma is more common, more severe and more
lethal these days. As usual, the oldest, youngest and poorest members of
society are bearing the brunt of this emerging health crisis.Possible
explanations for the dramatic rise in deaths include air pollution,
inadequate health care, over reliance on self-treatment, and changes
in… , of 605 words . THE SEATTLE TIMES – March 11, 1987 ASTHMA REPORTED
ON UPSURGE, ESPECIALLY FOR BLACKS, WOMEN BOSTON _ Asthma, once believed
to be a trivial and perhaps psychosomatic complaint, is now not only
dramatically on the rise among Americans but also is killing them in far
greater numbers than ever before, 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,… , of 7 words . Irish Independent
Ireland – September 26, 2006 Irish Independent: Breathe easy new help for
asthma parents IRELAND has one of the highest rates of asthma in Europe -
and the fourth highest in the world.As many as 470,000 people here have
the condition. The Asthma Society has launched a new information booklet
to help the parents of child sufferers. Infants and toddlers with asthma
have always been a challenging group to treat, because frequently they
will not or cannot take inhaled treatment, said Dr Peter Greally,
paediatric respiratory consultant at the National… , of 472 words . *-
September 21, 2006 Fewer Youth Ages 8 to 18 Express Understanding of
Mental Illness Than of Physical Illness Such as Asthma, Study Identifies
Social Stigma Associated With Depression PRNewswire — Youth ages 8 to 18
seem to have an easier time understanding a physical illness than a
mental illness. About three in four 76% youth recognize asthma as a
physical illness, but only about half recognize depression and Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD as mental illnesses 54% and 45%
respectively.
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May 28, 1997 ASTHMA PANDEMIC It’s one of medicine’s greatest paradoxes.
In an era of advanced medical treatments and cleaner air, more and more
people around the globe are developing asthma and dying from it.The
pandemic is affecting both sexes, all age groups, all races and
socioeconomic groups. It has permeated every developed area of the world.
And researchers still don’t understand why. It’s a big mystery, says Dr.
Homer Boushey,… , of 1224 words . The Florida Times-Union – April 29,
1997 U.S. gets aggressive with asthma treatment Calling asthma
under-diagnosed and under-treated, the federal government issued new
guidelines that recommend prompt, aggressive treatment for this common
respiratory condition.An estimated million Americans — including nearly
5 million children — suffer the wheezing, breathlessness, chest
tightness and cough that characterize asthma, according to the latest
government figures. Asthma claims 5,000 lives each year. What troubles
researchers is that the incidence of asthma has doubled… , of 4 words .
The Buffalo News – September 24, 1996 INCREASE IN ASTHMA CASES IS CAUSE
FOR ALARM The number of Americans who have asthma is soaring, and people
over 50 are particularly at risk, experts say.Asthma is caused by a
narrowing of the bronchial tubes airways in the lungs, which makes it
difficult to breathe. A dry cough develops as the victim attempts to
clear the airways. Overall, 12 million Americans have asthma today — a
rise of percent since 1982, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, in Atlanta.Sometimes the disease hits them… ,
of 644 words . Newsday Melville, NY – December 12, 1994 TWO OTHER HOUSING
COPS SAVE ASTHMA BABY Speedy Pair Revive Infant To the joy and credit of
a pair of housing police officers, a 10-month-old baby girl from Brooklyn
was in stable condition at a hospital last night, hours after the two
resuscitated her following what appeared to be a nearly fatal asthma
attack. The two officers, Victor Ortega and Adolfo Gonzalez, were called
to an apartment on Osborne Street in East yesterday morning to help
10-month-old Tiffany Ricks, who was unconscious and not breathing. The
baby was turning… , of 178 words . THE SEATTLE TIMES – December 8, 1994

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ASTHMA RISK HIGHER AMONG POOR BOSTON – Asthma victims in poor urban
neighborhoods are more likely to die from the disease than others, and
that risk is growing, according to a study released today. For most of
the nation’s 12 million asthma victims, however, today’s New England
Journal of Medicine has reassuring news: Even though asthma-related
deaths have increased since the late 1970s, the risk of death for
individual asthmatics is slight.At the Mayo Clinic, where nearly all
asthma patients… , of 0 words . Chicago Sun-Times – December 28, 1993
Minorities Are Hard-Hit By Asthma and Allergies D D ear Zazz: Most people
view asthma as a harmless disease that affects a small number of children
and even fewer adults. In fact, 15 million Americans have asthma and each
year it claims 5,000 lives.Many of those dying are African-Americans who
live in low-income urban areas. They die partly because they can’t pay
for medicine or visits to allergists, or they live in substandard
housing. The National Institutes of Health has started a project to study
asthma mortality… , of 688 words . *- May 18, 1993 Live with asthma
education It was with great interest that I read the Bangor Daily News’
reprint of The Times’ May 4 article titled, Rise in asthma deaths is tied
to ignorance of many physicians, by Lawrence Altman, M.D. I was saddened
to read about the death of Marti Stevens, 54 years old, from asthma on
May 8, as reported in the BDN on May 11.It is alarming that the incidence
of asthma continues to rise. Five thousand people die yearly, of whom
about 500… , of 1257 words . Tulsa World – December 24, 1992 Research
Finds Women More Susceptible to Severe Asthma PHILADELPHIA – Women are
three times more likely than men to be hospitalized for asthma, perhaps
because the disease hits them harder, a new study by Philadelphia
researchers has found.
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