Asthma News
May 20, 2012 06:02AM
May 16, 2012 08:56AM
Breathalyzers may be associated with cop shows but the device could be an important tool for the health of patients. A simple exhalation could help patients detect diseases early.
May 15, 2012 02:23PM
Air Pollution Linked to Heart Disease
Scientists hoped to examine how brief air pollution reductions would affect the heart.
Using an interesting location -- the 2008 Beijing Olympics -- they found that even short-term drops in pollution exposure improve cardiovascular health.
May 09, 2012 10:48AM
Memphis is the Asthma Capitol of America
Memphis has asthma sufferers singing the blues. Memphis has been named as the asthma capitol of America while two more Tennessee cities cracked the top five.
May 07, 2012 08:59AM
How Does American Air Quality Fare in 2012?
The American Lung Association (ALA) has released their State of the Air for 2012. Is the city you live in one of the best or worst when it comes to air pollution?
May 02, 2012 08:32PM
Smoke Exposure a Concern for Children
Despite many public policy recommendations, asthmatic children are still being exposed to second-hand smoke. This early exposure to cigarette smoke can lead to lifelong problems.
Apr 30, 2012 07:58PM
Who Wants to Live in California?
California needs to clean up its act. Air quality findings by the American Lung Association (ALA) saw California cities dominating the top of the lists for three significant categories.
Apr 28, 2012 07:26AM
Asthmatic Olympians Are Winners
A surprising number of elite athletes have asthma. As the Olympics are set to start in London, many are studying this phenomenon and the lessons to be learned from these athletes.
Apr 17, 2012 10:22AM
Go Ahead - Make a Mud Pie, Kiddo!
The joke is that experienced parents don't clean off a pacifier after it falls on the floor. A few extra germs just build the immune system, right? Well, they may be on to something.
Apr 16, 2012 02:58PM
Science Confirms Science: Smoking is Bad
Expectant mothers should be wary of second-hand smoke. Exposure to second-hand smoke has been shown to increase the risk of asthma and wheezing in children.
Apr 14, 2012 05:24AM
Air Pollution's Effect on Asthma
Air pollution is a concern for many but its effects on lung health is unknown. A new study sheds light on how what is in the air may affect the number of people with asthma or poor lung health.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.
Asthma medicines can be taken in pill form, but most are taken using a device called an inhaler. An inhaler allows the medicine to go right to your lungs.
Use this link to find a health care professionals including asthma specialists, testing centers and local hospitals.
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May 20, 2012 06:02AM
May 16, 2012 08:56AM
Breathalyzers may be associated with cop shows but the device could be an important tool for the health of patients. A simple exhalation could help patients detect diseases early.
May 15, 2012 02:23PM
Air Pollution Linked to Heart Disease
Scientists hoped to examine how brief air pollution reductions would affect the heart.
Using an interesting location -- the 2008 Beijing Olympics -- they found that even short-term drops in pollution exposure improve cardiovascular health.
May 09, 2012 10:48AM
Memphis is the Asthma Capitol of America
Memphis has asthma sufferers singing the blues. Memphis has been named as the asthma capitol of America while two more Tennessee cities cracked the top five.
May 07, 2012 08:59AM
How Does American Air Quality Fare in 2012?
The American Lung Association (ALA) has released their State of the Air for 2012. Is the city you live in one of the best or worst when it comes to air pollution?
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