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A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 579 words 47. *- April , 2005 Study
finds less medicine OK for mild asthma People with mild asthma may not
need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A
study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day. If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A…. , of 545 words 47. *- April , 2005 Less medicine may be
better for mild asthma cases People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day.If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. *- April , 2005 Less medicine may be
better for mild asthma cases People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day.If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. *- April , 2005 Best treatment for
mild asthma may be less medicine, Linda A. Johnson People with mild
asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma
attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use
inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and
patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2
billion a year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead
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47. *- April 13, 2005 Study: For mild asthma, less medicine might be
right People with mild asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent
flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found that patients who take
medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about as well as those who
swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If a bigger, longer
study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma switched to
attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be saved on
medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A. Boushey…
, of 596 words 47. *- April 13, 2005 Study: For mild asthma, less
medicine might be right People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey… , of 592 words 47. *- February 16, 2005 -PREGNANT BX. MOM IN
THE ASTHMA ZONE: WE’VE GOT TO LEAVE M -I’M DESPERATE TO LEAVE, SAYS
PREGNANT MOM IN ASTHMA ZONE S, LCF SOMETIMES, late at night, little
Samantha Rodriguez cries in her bed.
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.. , of 475 words 47. South China Morning Post Hong Kong – May 3, 2005
South China Morning Post: Admissions for asthma dip – but deaths rise
World Asthma Day today puts focus on the treatment and management of
child sufferers Hospital admissions for asthma in Hong Kong have declined
sharply in recent years, but the good news has been tempered by a slight
increase in the number of deaths from the disease.The mixed will bolster
a joint effort by medical groups to raise public awareness of asthma,
starting with World Asthma Day today. Latest figures from the Department
of Health showed that 11,227 asthma patients were admitted for hospital
treatment in 2001. This declined to 10,886 in 2002, and 7,568 in… , of
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05206207208209210| 47. Hindu, The Madras, India – May 2, 2005 The Hindu:
Inhaler therapy key to asthma control Common triggers for asthma Domestic
dust mites,animals with fur, cockroach, pollens and molds Occupational
irritants Tobacco smoke, air pollution, or respiratory infections
Chemical irritants and drugs Artificial colouring/flavouring agents in
fast food Uninterrupted inhaler therapy is essential for gaining good
control over asthma, according to respiratory physicians who have raised
concern over the tendency of patients to discontinue the use of inhalers
once they obtained… , of 678 words 47. *- April , 2005 Study finds less
asthma medicine OK People with mild asthma may not need daily medicine to
prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend.On the Net:
http://www.nejm.org American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology:
http://www.aaaai.org A study found that patients who take medicine only
when asthma attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill
or use inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the
and patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment,… , of
590 words 47. Press of Atlantic City, The NJ – April , 2005 FOR MILD
ASTHMA, LESS MEDICINE MAY BE BETTER, STUDY SAYS People with mild asthma
may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma
attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use
inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and
patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2
billion a year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead
researcher Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 1 words 47. *- April , 2005
For mild asthma, less medicine might be right People with mild asthma may
not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A
study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 5 words 47. *- April , 2005 LESS
ASTHMA DRUG USE URGED, STUDY: TREATMENT WHEN ATTACKS HIT AS EFFECTIVE AS
DAILY DOSE FOR MILD CASES. People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend.A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. Victoria Advocate, The TX – April ,
2005 For mild asthma, less medicine might be right People with mild
asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.
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The European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology said the
findings exposed a critical information gap between doctors who treat
asthma and the parents of youngsters diagnosed with it. Many patients
with asthma underestimate their disease severity and… , of 6 words 47.
*- June , 2006 Global asthma survey: 1 in 3 fatal attacks involves
children with mild form One in three fatal asthma attacks worldwide
involves a child with a mild form of the disease, and nearly half of all
parents are unaware of the risk, according to a global survey presented
Wednesday. The report said the findings exposed a critical information
gap between doctors who treat asthma and parents of youngsters diagnosed
with the condition. Many patients with asthma underestimate their disease
severity and overestimate their degree of asthma control, … , of 674
words 47. Herbert River Express Australia – May 6, 2006 Asthma needs
brought to fore RAISING community awareness about asthma and best
practice management of the condition in Australia was brought to the fore
on World Asthma Day, held on Tuesday. Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said the theme of this
year’s World Asthma Day was `the Unmet Needs of Asthma’, including
diagnosis, management and education.“In Australia, asthma affects more
than two million people — about 11 per cent of the population –… , of
261 words 47. Charlotte Observer, The NC – April 9, 2006 MORE
PRESCHOOLERS GETTING ASTHMA, KIDS ARE VULNERABLE TO BREATHING PROBLEMS
AGGRAVATED BY POLLUTION An 8-year-old asthma sufferer once told me that
his asthma attacks make him feel like he is suffocating on the inside.
Asthma is America’s newest childhood epidemic. Affecting more than 4
million children annually, it’s the leading medical cause of school
absenteeism. This year alone, more than $8 billion will be spent treating
the disease, and 5,000 people will die from it. Asthma is characterized
by an exaggerated response of the bronchial… , of 561 words 47. *-
March 17, 2006 Arm yourself with the facts on asthma Event seeks to get
asthma info to the community By Jed Chernabaeff Staff writer A part of
Andrew Dever’s childhood is being stripped away because of asthma, his
mother says.The 4-year-old boy from Porterville can’t play near dogs or
cats, in the dirt or in sand. He can’t eat peanuts, tomatoes, oranges or
bananas. He coughs and clears his throat all the time, said his mother,
Lisa Dever. He only sleeps… , of 0 words 47. Long Island Business News
Ronkonkoma, NY – December 2, 2005 Asthma Coalition of Long Island
supports families in their fight against asthma Each day, 49,000 children
grapple with asthma on Long Island. Since July of 2000, the Asthma
Coalition of Long Island, which was created as part of a State Department
of Health grant to the American Lung Association of State, has been
trying to improve the quality of life for children with asthma. We are a
group of diverse organizations who work together to support families on
Long Island in their fight against asthma, said Anne Little, Coordinator
of… , of 8 words 47. Thai Press Reports Thailand – September 1, 2005
Thai Press Reports: Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City hosts international
conference to control asthma Section: Regional News – Asthma-free living
is within people’s reach, delegates told an international symposium in
HCM City on Saturday.More than 0 physicians from Singapore, Malaysia,
Indonesia, and Vietnam attended the one-day meeting, Asthma Management -
Towards a Control-Centric Era, where Asian, Australian and Danish experts
also presented new information on asthma and the latest global
developments in managing the disease. The symposium discussed managing
the… , of 722 words 47. Herbert River Express Australia – May 10, 2005
Asthma action plan A BETTER understanding of asthma will lead to better
management. This is one of the key messages to come from World Asthma
Day, May 3. The message is simple, perhaps even obvious, but certainly a
most important message ~ not only for doctors and other health
professionals, but also for people with asthma: because once diagnosed,
and with the benefit of an `asthma action plan’, asthma can be
effectively self-managed in most cases.Asthma is one of the most common
of all chronic.
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Only 21 percent of asthmatics aged 18 to 49 got the flu vaccine in 2001,
the researchers say.The recommendation exists because people with asthma
are… , of 760 words 46. Advertiser, The Adelaide, Australia – July 1,
2003 Asthma sufferers ignore doctors and put lives at risk ASTHMA
sufferers are risking death and hospital admission because they are not
following their doctors’ instructions, a new study has revealed. Up to 85
per cent of 18- -year-olds disregard treatment rules and put their health
and quality of life at risk, says the National Asthma Council of
Australia.Despite more than 90 per cent of asthma sufferers of all age
groups believing their asthma preventer medication is effective in
controlling their condition, 64 per cent of those… , of 9 words 46. *-
June 10, 2003 ASTHMA SYMPTOMS LINKED TO INFECTION About a decade ago, a
young woman with severe asthma was referred to a Denver doctor.She
already had undergone myriad tests and was taking several medications,
including powerful oral steroids, with little success. The doctor,
Richard Martin, of the National Jewish Medical and Research Center,
inspected the lung tissue with a special scope and took a biopsy. When
looking at a specimen under powerful magnification, Martin noticed what
appeared to be the squiggles of a bacteria called… , of 88 words 46. *-
June 7, 2003 On the offensive against asthma About 118,000 people in Utah
are affected, but many still lead fairly normal lives By JAMIE LAMPROS
Standard-Examiner correspondent Kelly Crawford used to watch people die
from asthma.As a respiratory therapist for 20 years, the -year-old Ogden
resident has helped treat people with the disease. She even put some of
them on life support.Given that she s an asthma patient herself, she s
found watching others suffer can be particularly poignant. It did scare
me to watch, but I also knew how to treat myself, so that really helped a
lot, she said.Crawford was… , of 1004 words 46. *- May 12, 2003 Gasping
for air Nebraskans have among the lowest odds of having asthma and the
highest odds of dying from it. Steve Beal knows what it means to rush a
wheezing daughter suffering from asthma to the hospital emergency room. A
couple of times Morgan had such difficulty breathing that we didn’t know
if we were going to get it under control, recalled Beal, the deputy
director of the Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department. One time
we… , of 1290 words 46. Hampshire County Publications England – May 10,
2003 Better care for asthma patients ASTHMA sufferers in Southampton will
get better care thanks to the launch of a new asthma charter .The
charter, called A Breath of Fresh Air, features ten points outlining the
rights people with asthma should expect to receive from the National
Health Service.Launched on the back of World Asthma Day on Tuesday, the
charter comes after figures showed an estimated 13, 0 people in
Southampton are suffering unnecessarily because the NHS is not providing
a high… , of 258 words 46. Times-Picayune, The New Orleans, LA – April
, 2003 Coughing, throat clearing may signal asthma in kids While most
people associate asthma with wheezing and shortness of breath, the
disorder can show itself in other, less common ways, especially in small
children. That’s the conclusion of a new study from Greece finding that,
for some children, frequent throat clearing is the only apparent symptom
of asthma. of the study appear as a research letter in the April 10 issue
of the New England Journal of Medicine. Asthma can show up in many
different… , of 655 words 46. *- February 26, 2003 Attacking asthma
Jennifer Tunison of St. Charles has battled asthma for more than 20
years, but recently her condition seriously started limiting her life,
along with her ability to breathe. I’ve had pneumonia twice since
December and still haven’t kicked it. Every year it seems to get worse.
I’m tired all the time from coughing all night. Tunison, , a wife and
mother of two children, works and takes classes at Delta College – but…
, of 1027 words 46. *- February 18, 2003 ASTHMA DISEASE CAN TURN DEADLY,
COLUMBUS FAMILY’S TRAGIC SURPRISE HAS MOTHER RAISING MONEY IN WALK THIS
SATURDAY Sandra Anderson never thought of asthma as something that
kills.Then her son Lorenzo died a month before his 11th birthday.The
mother was given the news by a prison official. That I wasn’t with him,
that I was in a cell when it happened, that’s a guilt, she said, that
I’ll always carry. Not that she could have saved him. I believe
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25226227| 46. Manhattan Mercury, The KS – December 26, 2002 Asthma and
the act of breathing Abbie Adams has never known life without asthma.The
19-year-old K-State sophomore still has sleepless, breathless nights
where she gets up three times to use one of her four inhalers. She made
about a dozen hospital visits in her childhood. Face it, it’s just scary
not to be able to breathe. I get nervous, she said.In addition to her
inhalers, Adams sometimes takes oral steroids to control her asthma.
Still, she says, even the medications… , of 848 words 46. *- November
4, 2002 Living with asthma Advances in medicine help to manage asthma
Nobody has to tell Rosalinda Armendariz that El Paso is a hot spot for
people with asthma.She knows it every time she sees her 2-year-old’s nose
running, his eyes watering and his disposition turning miserable. El Paso
is so bad. You can’t avoid the mold, pollution. Everywhere you go,
there’s something, said Armendariz who has to struggle to put him on a
nebulizer…. , of 1006 words 46. Sun, The London, England – September
12, 2002 Everything you need to know about ASTHMA, Health+ ASTHMA affects
more than three million people in the UK. Modern treatments help keep the
condition under control.What is asthma?A condition affecting the airways
to and from the lungs, making breathing difficult. An asthmatic’s lungs
are inflamed easily see graphic, right by a viral infection such as a
cold or by contact with an allergic trigger such as pollen.What causes
asthma? Asthma can be inherited. Factors such as housing and diet… , of
5 words 46. Times-Picayune, The New Orleans, LA – September 7, 2002 St.
John schools face asthma crisis, Parish�s rate twice national average
Asthma rates are almost double the national average among students in St.
John the Baptist Parish public schools, but the district lacks both
training and resources to handle the health problem, an LSU medical
researcher said. Louisiana State University toxicologist Patricia
Williams, who presented a report of asthma rates at the parish�s schools
to the St. John Parish School Board on Thursday, said that combination is
troubling. We have a setup for… , of 859 words 46. Lake Macquarie News
Sydney, Australia – July 17, 2002 SEARCH FOR STUDENTS: Asthma study
subjects Asthma study subjects THE search is on for 170 former primary
school students who were the subject of an asthma and allergy study in
Belmont and Swansea in 1982.The study is now regarded as one of the most
important asthma studies in the world.The Institute of Respiratory
Medicine, based at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, has put
out a call to locate the study subjects.Some of those involved in the
study have already been contacted, but the institute is still trying… ,
of 511 words 46. Independent on Sunday, The London, England – June 23,
2002 Independent on Sunday: Focus: Thanks to our campaign, asthma is now
a top priority. But we can’t breathe easy yet ASTHMA CAMPAIGN Four short
months ago asthma was a shamefully neglected epidemic. It blighted the
lives of one in seven British children, and killed people a week – but
few except those who suffered from it seemed to care.Ministers scarcely
registered it, and almost never spoke about it. Two- thirds of schools
neglected to help their asthmatic pupils. And, despite mounting evidence
that pollution from cars exacerbated the disease, the Government scrapped
promises to reduce… , of 9 words 46. Grand Rapids Press, The MI – May
19, 2002 Prevention program brings asthma specialists to , Priority
Health officials say home visits have cut asthma-related emergency room
visits by 5 percent. Matison Landman was diagnosed with asthma at age 3.
Over the next two years she was hospitalized five times, went to a
hospital emergency department twice and needed help from an after-hours
care center. Then the Ada Township girl took a breather, literally.Since
becoming part of a preventative program for asthmatic children offered by
Grand Rapids-based Priority Health in June, she has not had one hospital
visit.
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And if misery loves company, Tennessee has plenty: Including Memphis and
Nashville, Tennessee cities account for three of the top 10 worst cities
on the list. Johnson City is No. 12 and Chattanooga is 17.The study,
released today, measured asthma risk factors in 100 metropolitan areas.
People say this is the… , of 705 words 46. Daily Telegraph, The London,
England – February 17, 2004 The Daily Telegraph: Asthma in British
teenagers `worst in the world’ ASTHMA rates among young teenagers in
Britain are the highest in the world, with .6 per cent of 13- to
-year-olds suffering from the condition, researchers said yesterday.Some
20,000 cases are seen by GPs in the UK and Ireland every week, the Global
Initiative for Asthma reported, and more than 75,000 patients needed
emergency hospital treatment each year. A summary of the study, presented
at the World Asthma Meeting in Bangkok, says that more than 10 million
people in Britain, Ireland… , of 728 words 46. Record, The Hackensack,
NJ – December 18, 2003 A silent epidemic, Asthma’s huge toll, especially
on children The cost of not treating asthma right … drives insurance
costs higher because in the shared burden of health-care costs, hospital
care is so much more expensive than inhalers. It drives state taxes up,
because taxpayers foot the bill for Medicaid, the insurance program for
the poor. Despite its lower visibility, asthma is a bigger drain on
hospitals than AIDS. – from The Record’s three-part series on asthma
If… , of 9 words 46. Star-Ledger, The Newark, NJ – November , 2003
Parents told of asthma dangers Health experts combating a rise in asthma
cases in urban centers of New Jersey told a group of Elizabeth residents
the condition can be life-threatening and is to be taken seriously.
Asthma can kill, and don’t ever think it cannot kill your child or an
adult that has it, Loretta P. McConeghy of the UMDNJ Asthma & Allergy
Research Center told about 75 people last night during a citywide forum
at Project Head Start. J. Loren… , of 652 words 46. Leader – Whittlesea
Post Melbourne, Australia – October 15, 2003 Take action on asthma ASTHMA
is one of the most common reasons for children being admitted to hospital
and a major cause of school absenteeism. But by working at controlling
their asthma, residents can prevent trips to hospital.That is the message
being promoted during Asthma Week, which runs until Saturday, by a
program based at Epping’s Northern Hospital.The Asthma Best Practice
Model program has been running at the hospital for the past year, helping
1 locals take control of their… , of 295 words 46. Vanguard Nigeria -
October , 2003 Vanguard Nigeria – AAGM: Childhood Asthma Increases
Worried by the alarming rate of asthma among children in the country, a
child health expert has warned smokers to avoid smoking in the presence
of children with a view to reducing the frequency of asthmatic attacks in
children. Inadequate diagnosis and inappropriate treatment have also been
identified as factors contributing to asthma morbidity and mortality in
the country Speaking at the launch of ‘Seretide’ a new asthmatic drug, a
child health expert at the… , of 949 words : 2151 – 2160 of 295486
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| 46. Herald Sun Melbourne, Australia – October 4, 2003 Exercise is a
realistic and helpful option for asthma sufferers ACTIVITY is an
important part of life. Asthma should not stop or restrict your daily
activities. If you have asthma, regular physical activity can improve
your general health and well-being.Despite the fact that asthma may be
brought on by aerobic activity, exercise may still be a desirable and
realistic option for many asthmatics.Research indicates that as tolerance
for physical exertion is built up over time, it is less likely an
asthmatic will experience an attack during exercise…. , of 1060 words
46. Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT – September 9, 2003 Adults With
Asthma Should Get Flu Shots TUESDAY, Sept. 9 HealthDayNews — Adults with
asthma are advised to get flu shots annually, yet only a third do so, a
new U.S. government survey finds. Younger adults with asthma are even
less likely to head the advice, researchers from the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention CDC report in the September issue of Chest.
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There are 5.1 million people living with asthma in the UK, with 2.6
million suffering severe symptoms that seriously affect their lives. Of
the 2.6 million with severe symptoms, one in five is seriously concerned
that their next asthma attack will kill them.The impact on the life of
asthma sufferers is highlighted in a report, Living on a Knife Edge,… ,
of 599 words 46. Guardian, The London, England – May 4, 2004 The
Guardian: Asthma sufferers ‘live in fear’ Half of all those with asthma
live in daily fear that the next attack will be their last, according to
a report from Asthma UK published today.The respiratory condition is
deadly serious to the 2.6 million Britons who have severe symptoms, says
the charity, and should not be written off as a childhood problem
involving minor wheezing. One in six of those who have severe asthma have
weekly attacks that leave them unable to speak, even to ask for help. On
a bad day I feel like… , of 705 words 46. Aberdeen Press & Journal
Scotland – May 4, 2004 Aberdeen Press & Journal UK: Scotland is the
world’s worst spot for asthma Scotland has the worst rate of asthma
suffering in the world, according to a report released today.A study by
the Global Initiative for Asthma Gina found that almost one in five Scots
have suffered from the condition at some point – 18.4% compared with 16%
for the whole of the UK. A study earlier this year found that Scotland
had a higher rate of asthma among children aged 13 and than any other
country or region. Another survey of adults aged between 20 and 44 puts
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46. Guardian, The London, England – May 4, 2004 The Guardian: Asthma
sufferers live in fear Half of all those with asthma live in daily fear
that the next attack will be their last, according to a report from
Asthma UK published today.The respiratory condition is deadly serious to
the 2.6 million Britons who have severe symptoms, says the charity, and
should not be written off as a childhood problem involving minor
wheezing. One in six of those who have severe asthma have weekly attacks
that leave them unable to speak, even to ask for help. On a bad day I
feel like… , of 705 words 46. Australian, The Australia – April 20,
2004 Asthma up, but diagnosis flawed RECORD numbers of Australians are
suffering from asthma — more than one in 10, according to a new report,
but experts fear doctors are confusing the illness with other respiratory
conditions. Twelve per cent of Australians — 2.2million people — have
reported suffering asthma, an increase of 4 per cent since 1990,
according to a snapshot of asthma in Australia by the Bureau of
Statistics.The report says the increase may be due to a number of
factors, including heightened awareness of the… , of 493 words 46.
Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT – April , 2004 Get Checked for Asthma and
Breathe Easier TUESDAY, April 13 HealthDayNews — Free asthma screenings
are being offered at more than 0 locations across the United States
during May as part of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. More
than 73,500 adults and children have attended the screening sessions over
the past seven years to find out if breathing problems such as coughing,
wheezing, and shortness of breath are being caused by asthma. The
screenings are offered by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
, of 2 words 46. Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT – March 23, 2004
Allergic Asthma: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You MONDAY, March 22
HealthDayNews — Asthma is a chronic disease that affects more than 20
million Americans, yet many people are unaware of its causes and
severity. That’s the finding of a new national telephone survey released
by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. It was conducted in
February, and included 1,011 men and 1,023 women, aged 18 and older.The
survey found that: 81 percent of the general population and 63 percent of
people with asthma surveyed… , of 4 words 46. Knoxville News-Sentinel,
The TN – March 16, 2004 Knox named worst city out of 100 for asthma
sufferers Take a deep breath: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America has named Knoxville the worst of 100 American cities for people
with asthma.
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46. Argus, The Fremont-Newark, CA – May 10, 2004 Asthma training in
schools — who will pay for it? A report released last week confirms
asthma has become as commonplace in California schools as textbooks,
paper and pencils. A plan for dealing with asthma in our schools should
be a priority, but an ailing state treasury probably precludes any
less-than-thrifty proposal from being acceptable. While asthma has led to
hospitalizations throughout the state, a black child in Alameda County
probably could serve as the prototype for those most likely to be
stricken by the respiratory illness…. , of 608 words 46. *- May 10,
2004 Who will pay for asthma training in schools? Areport released last
week confirms that asthma has become as commonplace in California schools
as textbooks, paper and pencils. A plan for dealing with asthma in our
schools should be a priority, but an ailing state treasury probably
precludes any less-than-thrifty proposal from being acceptable. While
asthma has led to hospitalizations throughout the state, an
African-American child in Alameda County probably could serve as the
prototype for those most likely to be stricken by the respiratory… , of
612 words 46. *- May 10, 2004 Asthma training in schools — who will pay
for it? Areport released last week confirms that asthma has become as
commonplace in California schools as textbooks, paper and pencils. A plan
for dealing with asthma in our schools should be a priority, but an
ailing state treasury probably precludes any less-than-thrifty proposal
from being acceptable. While asthma has led to hospitalizations
throughout the state, an African-American child in Alameda County
probably could serve as the prototype for those most likely to be
stricken by the respiratory… , of 613 words 46. *- May 10, 2004 Asthma
training — who will pay for it? Areport released last week confirms that
asthma has become as commonplace in California schools as textbooks,
paper and pencils. A plan for dealing with asthma in our schools should
be a priority, but an ailing state treasury probably precludes any
less-than-thrifty proposal from being acceptable. While asthma has led to
hospitalizations throughout the state, an African-American child in
Alameda County probably could serve as the prototype for those most
likely to be stricken by the respiratory… , of 612 words 46. Oakland
Tribune, The CA – May 10, 2004 Asthma training — who will pay for it?
Areport released last week confirms that asthma has become as commonplace
in California schools as textbooks, paper and pencils. A plan for dealing
with asthma in our schools should be a priority, but an ailing state
treasury probably precludes any less-than-thrifty proposal from being
acceptable. While asthma has led to hospitalizations throughout the
state, an African-American child in Alameda County probably could serve
as the prototype for those most likely to be stricken by the
respiratory… , of 612 words 46. Irish Independent Ireland – May 5, 2004
Irish Independent: Scourge of asthma here puts us near top of world
league IRELAND has the highest rate of asthma symptoms in adults and
ranksfourth for levels of childhood wheezing in the world.The Asthma
Society of Ireland, marking World Asthma Day, which aims to highlight the
cost of the disease, said in this country there are 0,000 with asthma and
27pc hadvisited a hospital accident and emergency department or had a
call from their doctor in the last year. Overall, around pc of people
with asthma have been hospitalised at least once in their lifetime…. ,
of 710 words 46. Canberra Times Australia – May 4, 2004 Canberra Times:
Asthma figures cause for alarm More than 60,000 Australians with asthma
are admitted to hospital each year, an international study issued today
shows.The hospitalisation rates for asthma have more than doubled in the
Oceania region during the past years. ”The rates of increase in hospital
admissions for asthma have been particularly marked in children,”
according to The Global Burden of Asthma.”In New Zealand and Australia,
asthma is the… , of 570 words 46. Independent, The London, England -
May 4, 2004 The Independent: Half a million asthma sufferers live in fear
and 90% of deaths are preventable, says charity MORE THAN half a million
asthma sufferers in the UK are living in fear that their next attack will
kill them, a report revealed today.
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.. , of 848 words . Hobart Mercury Australia – May 15, 1998 Campaign to
breathe new life into asthma LACK of knowledge about asthma among child
care workers has prompted a national campaign to avert what asthma
organisations say is a tragedy waiting to happen.At Hobart’s St Davids
Child Care Centre yesterday Thomas Atherton, /2 was among the quarter of
all Australian children under five who have asthma.That figure, coupled
with a finding that % of child care workers don’t know what to do if an
asthma attack happens, has so alarmed the … , of 4 words : 221 – 2 of
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. *- May 11, 1998 Q&A, ADVICE FROM EXPERTS FINDING THE ANSWERS ON SESAME
ST.; CHILDREN, ADULTS GET FACTS ABOUT ASTHMA VIA EDUCATIONAL PROJECT It’s
a common dilemma among children with asthma. Fellow classmates,
frightened by the lung disease, hesitate to get close to them. Adults,
including child-care providers, also approach children with asthma
cautiously, afraid to motivate them to participate in activities, many of
which are safe.Aiming to spread awareness about children with the
disease, the Children’s Television Workshop and the American Lung
Association have joined forces to create the “Sesame… , of 6 words .
*ME – April 29, 1998 MANY MAINERS WHO HAVE ASTHMA MAY NOT KNOW IT, STUDY
FINDS THE AMOUNT OF ASTHMA IN THE STATE MAY BE DOUBLE THAT OF THE REST OF
THE COUNTRY. Nearly half of Mainers who have asthma may not know it,
according to a new study sponsored by the American Lung Association of
Maine.The study also suggests that the amount of asthma in Maine may be
double that found in the rest of the country, where almost 7 percent of
children and 5 percent of adults have been diagnosed with the disease.
“Asthma is a serious health problem in the state,” said Ronald Deprez,
president of the Public Health Research Institute, the… , of 1 8 words
. Hamilton Spectator, The Ontario, Canada – December 8, 1997 Q&A Ask the
health experts: New drugs promise better asthma control A new class of
drugs for asthma, the first major medical advance in a generation,
promises better control of the increasingly prevalent disease. The new
drugs, called leukotriene receptor antagonists, are more precise in their
action than inhaled corticosteroids, the drugs currently at the forefront
of treatment. And they’re tablets, which are bound to be more acceptable
than inhalers to children and teens.Leukotriene receptor antagonists
include the just-approved drug… , of 696 words . The San Diego
Union-Tribune – October 7, 1997 Learning about asthma Knowledge is like a
breath of fresh air Some doctors and researchers say that asthma is so
misunderstood that thousands of children with the disease in San Diego
County don’t get the treatment they need. But that’s a problem, they add,
that improved education can change. It used to be that people thought of
asthma as a disease caused by emotional instability and that’s not right,
says Dr. Michael Welch, who specializes in pediatric asthma care and
treatment…. , of 692 words . Newsday Melville, NY – June 29, 1997
Coping With Asthma / Doctors say there are things you can do to breathe
more easily THE WHEEZING, gasping, blue-in-the-face ailment called asthma
seems to be an increasingly common problem, and like other lung problems
it’s not giving much ground to the wonders of medical science. Despite
years of research and numerous kinds of treatments for symptoms, the
cause or causes of asthma still remain a mystery. Asthma, which is
prominent among the common breathing disorders, is also poorly
controlled. And there certainly is no cure.Of course, asthma is not
alone… , of 94 words . *- May 8, 1997 COCKROACH ALLERGEN FOUND TO
WORSEN ASTHMA Asthma researchers found extremely high levels of cockroach
allergen in the bedrooms of inner-city children suffering from asthma,
according to a new medical study published Wednesday.Allergy to
cockroaches is a major reason that inner-city children with asthma
experience a worsening of their disease, the report shows. In the study
of 476 children ages 4 to 9 with asthma, those who were allergic to
cockroaches and lived with high levels of cockroach allergen were
hospitalized for… , of 7 words . Telegraph Herald Dubuque, IA -
September 9, 1996 ASTHMA AT HOME Justin Smith had his first asthma attack
at 18 months.
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1502. *- February 22, 1998 TAKING OUR BREATH AWAY Asthma, an insidious,
suffocating disease, is spreading across City in epidemic proportions,
overwhelming the public health system as it steals the breath from ever
more people. An estimated half-million ers, from the tiniest infants to
the frail elderly, now suffer from this chronic, incurable illness more
than 6% of the population.With numbers that large, the city has the worst
asthma rate in the country. The hospitalization rate here is triple the
national average and… , of 2 2 words 1501. Sunday Times, The London,
England – October 24, 2004 Age-old mystery of asthma Asthma is an ancient
illness, but modern Britons suffer from it on a scale never witnessed
before. Report by Roger Dobson Almost 1,000 years ago, a young Moses
Maimonides was telling his patients about a new treatment for asthma.Cut
out sexual activity, keep warm and drink plenty of chicken soup was the
advice from this 12th-century sage and physician to Saladin.It is not
known how popular this restrictive therapy was, but it was certainly no
cure. The search for that… , of 13 words 1501. *- October 4, 2004
Asthma times three, Children cope with the lung disease, which also has
affected their mother at times Asthma is a well-known word in the Turner
household. Amy Turner and her husband, Scott, have three sons – Chandler,
8, Mason, 5, and Gage, 2 – who have asthma. There would be times when I
would have two kids on breathing treatments at the same time, she
said.The Bowling Green woman also has had bouts with it herself, though
it doesn’t bother her often now. I have flare-ups when the seasons
change, and I have medicines I take with… , of 9 words 1501. Boston
Globe, The MA – February 11, 2004 ASTHMA TOPS CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES, N.E.
STUDY EXAMINES ENVIRONMENT, POVERTY AS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS Asthma
affects one in eight children in New England, eclipsing all other chronic
illnesses of childhood and flooding emergency rooms and clinics with
hacking, wheezing youngsters, according to a report scheduled to be
released this week.The study from a coalition of federal and state public
health agencies provides the most comprehensive assessment ever of asthma
in the six-state region. It found that more than 0,000 children have been
diagnosed with the condition and that its… , of 1097 words 1501.
Weekend Australian Australia – February 8, 2003 Asthma study takes a deep
breath Asthma patients may find relief though a series of simple
exercises that could reduce their reliance on drugs, says Janet Fricker
COULD learning to breathe differently improve life for asthma sufferers
and even reduce the amount of medication they take?This is the suggestion
made in a study published last week in the medical journal
Thorax.Researchers at the University of Aberdeen in the UK have found a
significant number of sufferers have symptoms exacerbated by abnormal
breathing… , of 1112 words 1501. Sunday Territorian Darwin, Australia -
October 6, 2002 Action plans fight asthma ASTHMA affects two million
people around Australia. More than 60,000 Australians are admitted to
hospital annually because of asthma.It is a major cause of school
absenteeism and child emergency department attendance and admission to
hospital.In 1999 the Commonwealth Government declared asthma as one of
the six national health priorities.Asthma Week is an annual activity
carried out by all Asthma Foundations around Australia highlighting the
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- May 7, 2002 ASTHMA AFFLICTS 12% IN STATE, STUDY SAYS Asthma is emerging
as a significant public health concern in California, according to a new
state study showing that nearly 12 percent of the population — an
estimated 3.9 million children and adults — have been diagnosed with the
respiratory disease at some point in their lives.Nearly 750,000
Californians experience the wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath
that characterize asthma every day or weekly, and the state’s overall
asthma rates are higher than the… , of 10 words 1501. *- July 9, 2001
Asthma on the rise HOUSE CALLS Asthma affects more than 10 million
Americans.
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