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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of
airways,… , of 1092 words . *- May 4, 1999 First lady helps
open national asthma screening program Hillary Rodham Clinton kicked off
a national asthma screening program Tuesday at an inner-city elementary
school, hoping to draw attention to a dramatic rise in children with the
disease. More than 200 schools, shopping malls, community centers and
health fairs offered free screenings as part of the program to increase
detection of asthma. Between million and 15 million people have the
disease but many don’t realize that their wheezing, coughing and
breathing problems are… , of 487 words . Stuart News, The FL – January
26, 1999 DOCTORS, PARENTS MUST WORK TOGETHER TO TREAT CHILD’S ASTHMA
Every asthma patient should have an asthma action plan. If he feels fine,
doesn’t cough, can run and can sleep through the night, anti-inflammatory
drugs such as propranolol Inderal provide simple treatment for flare-ups.
If the child has mild wheezing, a tight chest and coughs, especially at
night, he may need a bronchodilating drug such as albuterol brand names:
Proventil, Ventolin – the best cough medicine for bronchitis – and a
higher dose of the anti-inflammatory drug…. , of 493 words . *- January
3, 1999 FRANKLIN COUNTY IS ASTHMA HOT SPOT, LUNG ASSOCIATION SAYS
Franklin County is a hot spot for asthma, according to a recent report by
the state chapter of the American Lung Association, and a county health
official believes she knows why. We have a lot of people who smoke in
this county, said Katrine D. Kretser, county public health director. Mrs.
Kretser said the report’s findings are consistent with other trends in
the county, including a high rate of lung cancer.County health officials
have been working… , of 715 words . The Palm Beach Post – December 9,
1998 FRIDAY’S A DAY TO LEARN ABOUT ASTHMA Dec. 11 has been designated
World Asthma Day by the Global Initiative for Asthma and the European
Respiratory Society. Since the late 1980s, experts have been alarmed by
the increasing prevalence of and death rates from asthma. Between 1982
and ‘94, adult asthma increased 61.2 percent and pediatric asthma
increased 72.3 percent. More than 5,000 people die annually because of
asthma.Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways; in the
United States, million to 15… , of 202 words .

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December 2, 1998 SHORT OF BREATH At a time when Naperville School
District 203 is gaining attention for its individualized approach to
physical education, one Naperville Central High School mother is asking
for a policy that will push the envelope even further.Pamela Metz wants a
policy for asthma. Metz wants increased awareness, districtwide, that
students who have asthma are not slackers.And Metz is asking for a system
that doesn’t lump together students who must miss classes for asthma
attacks with… , of 87 words . *- September 7, 1998 Health Q&A: Why does
exercise sometimes worsen my asthma? Q. Why does exercise sometimes
worsen my asthma?A. Exercise-induced asthma, which also is known as mild
or intermittent asthma, is seldom life-threatening.Ten to 15 percent of
people with asthma first experience the symptoms during exercise or
shortly after physical activity. Some people who have the symptoms while
exercising never have any other asthma problems, but nearly everyone who
has been diagnosed with asthma gets bouts of exercise-induced asthma when
he or she works out,… , of 1 words . *- September 7, 1998 Health Q&A:
Why does exercise sometimes worsen my asthma? Q. Why does exercise
sometimes worsen my asthma?A. Exercise-induced asthma, which also is
known as mild or intermittent asthma, is seldom life-threatening.Ten to
15 percent of people with asthma first experience the symptoms during
exercise or shortly after physical activity. Some people who have the
symptoms while exercising never have any other asthma problems, but
nearly everyone who has been diagnosed with asthma gets bouts of
exercise-induced asthma when he or she works out,… , of 298 words . *-
September 7, 1998 Health Q&A: Why does exercise sometimes worsen my
asthma? Q. Why does exercise sometimes worsen my asthma?A.
Exercise-induced asthma, which also is known as mild or intermittent
asthma, is seldom life-threatening.Ten to 15 percent of people with
asthma first experience the symptoms during exercise or shortly after
physical activity. Some people who have the symptoms while exercising
never have any other asthma problems, but nearly everyone who has been
diagnosed with asthma gets bouts of exercise induced asthma when he or
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