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Harvard researchers say that a study of thousands of nurses has provided
the first strong evidence that obesity greatly increases the risk of
developing asthma. Obese people – those who are about percent overweight
- are at least three times more likely to develop the respiratory ailment
that afflicts millions of Americans, the researchers say.For years,
doctors have been aware of a connection between obesity and asthma. But
the general assumption was that asthma comes first, and that… , of 524
words . Philadelphia Inquirer, The PA – April 26, 1998 STUDY IS CALLED
STRONG EVIDENCE THAT OBESITY BOOSTS RISK OF ASTHMA ITS SHOW OBESITY
PRECEDES THE AILMENT. BUT ONE EXPERT SAID MORE RESEARCH WAS NEEDED.
Harvard researchers say a study of thousands of nurses has provided the
first strong evidence that obesity greatly increases the risk of
developing asthma.Even a little bit of fat increases the risk, and obese
people – those who are roughly percent overweight – are at least three
times more likely to develop the respiratory ailment that afflicts
millions of Americans, the researchers say. For years, doctors have been
aware of a connection between obesity and asthma. But the general… , of
572 words . Tulsa World – April 26, 1998 Fat increases risk of getting
asthma Harvard researchers say a study of thousands of nurses has
provided the first strong evidence that obesity greatly increases the
risk of developing asthma. Even a little bit of fat increases the risk,
and obese people — those who are roughly percent overweight — are at
least three times more likely to develop the respiratory ailment, the
researchers say.For years, doctors have been aware of a connection
between obesity and asthma. But the general assumption was that asthma
comes… , of 486 words . Banner, The Bonita Springs, FL – March 21, 1998
Students schooled in controlling their asthma What do smoke, cats,
bleach, weather and the television all have in common? According to eight
asthma experts at Bonita Elementary School, they are all things that can
cause an asthma attack.The Bonita students have spent the last six weeks
learning their asthma triggers and how to control their breathing when
they have an asthma attack in a program called Open Airways for Schools,
sponsored by the American Lung Association.Once a… , of 828 words .
*Madison, WI – November 18, 1997 GASPING FOR AIR Harvard researchers say
that a study of thousands of nurses has provided the first strong
evidence that obesity greatly increases the risk of developing asthma.
Obese people – those who are about percent overweight – are at least
three times more likely to develop the respiratory ailment that afflicts
millions of Americans, the researchers say.For years, doctors have been
aware of a connection between obesity and asthma. But the general
assumption was that asthma comes first, and that… , of 524 words .
Philadelphia Inquirer, The PA – April 26, 1998 STUDY IS CALLED STRONG
EVIDENCE THAT OBESITY BOOSTS RISK OF ASTHMA ITS SHOW OBESITY PRECEDES
THE AILMENT. BUT ONE EXPERT SAID MORE RESEARCH WAS NEEDED. Harvard
researchers say a study of thousands of nurses has provided the first
strong evidence that obesity greatly increases the risk of developing
asthma.Even a little bit of fat increases the risk, and obese people -
those who are roughly percent overweight – are at least three times more
likely to develop the respiratory ailment that afflicts millions of
Americans, the researchers say. For years, doctors have been aware of a
connection between obesity and asthma. But the general… , of 572 words
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. Tulsa World – April 26, 1998 Fat increases risk of getting asthma
Harvard researchers say a study of thousands of nurses has provided the
first strong evidence that obesity greatly increases the risk of
developing asthma. Even a little bit of fat increases the risk, and obese
people — those who are roughly percent overweight — are at least three
times more likely to develop the respiratory ailment, the researchers
say.For years, doctors have been aware of a connection between obesity
and asthma. But the general assumption was that asthma comes… , of 486
words . Banner, The Bonita Springs, FL – March 21, 1998 Students schooled
in controlling their asthma What do smoke, cats, bleach, weather and the
television all have in common? According to eight asthma experts at
Bonita Elementary School, they are all things that can cause an asthma
attack.The Bonita students have spent the last six weeks learning their
asthma triggers and how to control their breathing when they have an
asthma attack in a program called Open Airways for Schools, sponsored by
the American Lung Association.Once a… , of 828 words . *Madison, WI -
November 18, 1997 GASPING FOR AIR< DISEASE THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY
APPEARS TO BE STRIKING MORE YOUNG VICTIMS When Michele and Chris Brand of
Fitchburg brought their bright-eyed and spunky adopted daughter home from
India, they noticed a serious problem: Sirianna had asthma.Since she came
here four years ago, Sirianna, 5, has made three or four late-night trips
to the emergency room, Chris Brand said. Her asthma is triggered by many
things, including physical exertion, viruses and allergies. Although
Sirianna's asthma is relatively under control thanks to a series of
medications, other... , of 983 words . Knoxville News-Sentinel, The TN -
November 16, 1997 PROGRAM EDUCATES THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM ASTHMA Since
education is vitally important for asthma sufferers, the American Lung
Association of Tennessee will sponsor its first Asthma Education Day on
Saturday, Nov. 22, at Bearden High School. The program will run from 8:
a.m. to 12: p.m.The ALA estimates that 13.1 million people suffer from
asthma, and more than one-third of those are younger than 18. However, as
many as 15 percent won't show symptoms until they reach the age of 50.
Johnson asserts that too many people wait... , of 3 words . Augusta
Chronicle, The GA - September 7, 1997 DEFENDS SCHOOLS' MANAGEMENT OF
ASTHMA Re the recent article in the Science and Medicine section on the
difficulties managing asthma and asthma medications in the school system:
The article correctly identifies the need for children with asthma to
have immediate access to their medication. However, I believe the article
unfairly criticized the Columbia County School system, and in particular
Stevens Creek Elementary School, as being unresponsive to the needs of
their students with asthma. As a parent with two children at Stevens... ,
of 9 words . Ledger Dispatch CA - 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 1 5 words : 91 -
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