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    Jul 27, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. The Allergy Mystery

    House dust mites, those microscopic insects we unwittingly sleep with every night, are among the few known causes of asthma and allergic symptoms.
    Chicago Tribune
    House dust mites, those microscopic insects we unwittingly sleep with every night, are among the few known causes of asthma and allergic symptoms. But pesky mites alone can't explain why the prevalence of childhood allergies has risen worldwide over...

    Tags: Genes and Chromosomes, Tobacco Addiction, Mediterranean Diet, Colleges and Universities, Medical Research

    2. Apr 26, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  2. Leaf-burning limits sought near Stevenson High

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    School officials at Lincolnshire’s Adlai E. Stevenson High School are asking the Lake County Board to restrict the burning of leaves and other landscape waste …...
    3. Apr 1, 2011 |Story| Aberdeen News

  3. Clean and dehumidify: When things get damp

    Spring flooding has begun and many of us are dealing with wet basements. Marjorie Zastrow, FCS Extension educator in Brown County, shares what we can do in a damp basement to prevent mold and mildew. Mold is inherent in our environment and given the...

    Tags: Asthma, Immune System, Electrical Appliance, Symptoms, Health

    4. Apr 11, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Breathing life into the game

    If you compiled a roster of world-class athletes with asthma, the list would be long — and impressive. From marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe, to former NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Dominique Wilkins, to tennis star Mary Joe Fernandez and Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, asthmatics have set records and won medals in nearly every sport imaginable.
    If you compiled a roster of world-class athletes with asthma, the list would be long — and impressive. From marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe, to former NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Dominique Wilkins, to tennis star Mary Joe Fernandez...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Human Interest, Chest, Environmental Pollution, Olympic Games

    5. Apr 14, 2011 |Story| WGN-AM

  5. Area Allergists Offer Free Asthma Screenings During National Asthma Awareness Month

    Throughout the month of May Chicago-area allergists will offer free screenings for people who are experiencing breathing problems!
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    Throughout the month of May Chicago-area allergists will offer free screenings for people who are experiencing breathing problems! Location : Around Chicagoland Web site : www.AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org. Admission Price : Free Description : The...

    Tags: Asthma, Symptoms, Health, Physical Conditions, Allergies

    6. Jul 26, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Forbidden fruits and other foods

    Food allergies affect nearly 4 percent of adults and 7 percent of children under 4 years old, and account for approximately 30,000 severe allergic reactions and 150 deaths per year in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health.
    Food allergies affect nearly 4 percent of adults and 7 percent of children under 4 years old, and account for approximately 30,000 severe allergic reactions and 150 deaths per year in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health....

    Tags: Genes and Chromosomes, National Institutes of Health, Mouth, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Mayo Clinic

    7. Apr 27, 2011 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  7. South Florida air quality gets mixed grades

    Too much soot and smog remains in the air in South Florida, despite improvements over the past few years.
    Too much soot and smog remains in the air in South Florida, despite improvements over the past few years. An annual report by the American Lung Association gives Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties mixed grades for air quality, although it...

    Tags: Palm Beach County, Human Body, Cancer, Los Angeles, Chest

    8. Jun 24, 2009 |Story| KDAF-LTV

  8. Ozone Alert

    Another smoking hot day in north Texas, but it's not the sun basking in the spotlight, today, it's the air, filled with ozone and pollution. Baylor-Grapevine emergency director Dr. Ron Jenson says the air is so bad, it's unhealthy.
    The 33 News
    Another smoking hot day in north Texas, but it's not the sun basking in the spotlight, today, it's the air, filled with ozone and pollution. Baylor-Grapevine emergency director Dr. Ron Jenson says the air is so bad, it's unhealthy. "It acts as a chemical...

    Tags: Asthma, Texas, Health, Emergency Planning, Disasters and Accidents

    9. Sep 29, 2009 |Story| Tribune Media Services
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    Tags: Liver, Death, Mental Health, ADHD, Overweight

    10. Oct 1, 2009 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Swine flu claims the life of a child

    Destinee Alicia Parker was an aspiring artist who loved animals, Lil Wayne and scary movies. She and her two sisters were known as the "Parker Posse" at Montebello Elementary/Middle School. And although she was healthy, she died of swine flu Tuesday night.
    Baltimore Sun reporters
    Destinee Alicia Parker was an aspiring artist who loved animals, Lil Wayne and scary movies. She and her two sisters were known as the "Parker Posse" at Montebello Elementary/Middle School. And although she was healthy, she died of swine flu Tuesday...

    Tags: Death, James Parker, Maryland, Employees, Colleges and Universities

    11. Oct 12, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Take a deep breath -- more bad news on air pollution

    It's easy to see how air pollution would affect respiratory disease: You breathe in smog-filled miasma all day and the ozone, other noxious gases and small particulate matter therein can make you wheeze and cough. Pollutants can trigger asthma attacks and bronchitis in susceptible individuals.
    It's easy to see how air pollution would affect respiratory disease: You breathe in smog-filled miasma all day and the ozone, other noxious gases and small particulate matter therein can make you wheeze and cough. Pollutants can trigger asthma attacks and...

    Tags: Death, Otolaryngology, Heart Attack, Colleges and Universities, University of California, Los Angeles

    12. Feb 12, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  12. Hey, parents, be on the alert for signs -- early signs -- of an asthma attack

    Booster Shots
    Parents can hope all they'd like. But they can't assume that their children's early asthma-attack symptoms will simply go away. Of course, first they have to learn to recognize the symptoms as such -- and then they have to learn......
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