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has reached an out-of-court settlement with a Colorado couple whose
11-year-old daughter suffered a fatal asthma attack while bathing her dog
with one of the manufacturer’s most popular pet shampoos.New Jersey-based
Hartz, which said the settlement terms are confidential, declined to
comment on the case Wednesday. The company has denied that its product,
Hartz 2-in-1 Rid Flea Shampoo, played a role in the girl’s death and has
fought the… , of 652 words 50. Courier Mail, The Brisbane, Australia -
October 6, 1999 Decision to divide and conquer killer disorder ASTHMA
will be re-defined as a series of different disorders in an effort to
improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment for sufferers. Phillip
Thompson, director of the Asthma and Allergy Research Centre in Western
Australia, said asthma should be considered as a combination of symptoms
brought on by separate triggers, and not an all-encompassing
disease.“One of our assumptions is probably genetically within the
population there may be up to or percent of people who have the… , of
553 words 50. Herald and the Sunday Herald, The Glasgow, Scotland -
October 5, 1998 The Herald United Kingdom: Asthma charity calls for ban
on smoking in public places ASTHMA sufferers are being asked to sign up
to a national agenda to influence the housing, smoking, and education
policies of the Holyrood parliament, writes Valerie Hannah.More than
0,000 Scots suffer from the disease but the National Asthma Campaign
Scotland says more could be done to improve their quality of life.
Charity director Marjory O’Donnell said: ‘There is ample evidence from
international as well as Scottish sources that poor housing makes
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| 50. *- August , 1998 BREATHLESS, HOW ASTHMA ATTACKS CONSTRICT AIRWAYS
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by the inflammation
of the airways and increased responsive-ness to various stimuli called
asthma triggers. Below is an explanation of asthma attacks. When asthma
strikes Asthma occurs when the linings of the lungs’ bronchial airways
become inflamed or swollen, usually due to allergies, airborne irritants
or cold weather. These airways carry oxygen to the blood, and the length
and severity of an attack can be fatal…. , of 456 words 50. Washington
Post – July 21, 1998 NEW FINDINGS ON DRUGS FOR ASTHMA STUDY MAY ALTER
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR EXERCISERS People whose asthma kicks up when they
exercise often have trouble finding the right type of 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.An estimated 15 million Americans have asthma,
the chronic lung condition… , of 1246 words 50. *- April 29, 1998
Asthma rates high in Maine, study shows > Group’s survey first of its
kind Asthma rates are significantly higher than the national average in
at least some parts of Maine, and as many as half of Mainers who have the
disease may not even know it, according to a study released Tuesday by
the American Lung Association of Maine. We know asthma is a problem, said
Don Cushing, board president of the association. We discovered that
physician-diagnosed asthma was only the tip of the iceberg. Asthma is a
respiratory… , of 60 words 50. Star, The Ontario, Canada – March 6,
1998 Asthma is a killer but it can be controlled Asthma is a disease of
the lungs that can make the simple act of breathing strenuous and leave a
person suddenly gasping for air. Although it is easy to treat, asthma can
also kill in a matter of minutes.There is no known cure, but many
medications are available to relieve and prevent asthma
attacks.Alarmingly, both new cases of asthma and asthma deaths are
increasing, despite the millions of prescriptions for asthma drugs being
filled each year.If asthma is so easy to treat, why… , of 673 words 50.
Daily Camera Boulder, CO – February 3, 1998 MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE ASTHMA
DON’T REALIZE THAT THEY DO Asthma is the most common chronic disease
suffered by Americans.
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