Jerome Bettis's Hall of Fame-Worthy Fight to Save Kids From Asthma - ColorLines magazine

Jerome Bettis's Hall of Fame-Worthy Fight to Save Kids From Asthma ColorLines magazine EPA anticipates that its new safeguards will prevent 130000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms and lead to 6300 fewer cases of acute bronchitis among children each year. They will also drop premature deaths by as many as 11000 per year, and 4700 less ... and more »

PPIs Not Helpful in Children With Poor Asthma Control - Medscape

PPIs Not Helpful in Children With Poor Asthma Control Medscape Secondary outcomes included the rate of acute episodes of poor asthma control, the Asthma Symptom Utility Index, the Asthma Control Test for adolescents (aged 12 - 17 years)/children (aged 6 - 11 years), asthma-specific quality of life score, ... and more »

Bronchitis: What's Going Around? Week of Jan. 17 - KPSP Local 2

Bronchitis: What's Going Around? Week of Jan. 17 KPSP Local 2 From infants to school age children, Dr. Arturo Quintanilla is seeing the same illness across the board in Rancho Mirage. It's acute gastroenteritis...the sudden onset of vomiting followed by the sudden onset of diarrhea. Some children even have high ...

Clean Air Standards - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

Clean Air Standards Journal of American Medical Association (subscription) The EPA estimates the new standards may prevent 4200 to 11 000 premature deaths, 4700 myocardial infarctions, 130 000 cases of childhood asthma attacks, and 6300 cases of acute pediatric bronchitis each year. Sen Barbara Boxer (D, Calif), ... and more »

A Round of Thanks for Standing Up to Polluters - Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

A Round of Thanks for Standing Up to Polluters Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) More important, EPA officials say the rules will prevent 11000 premature deaths each year, along with 4700 heart attacks, 130000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms, and 6300 cases of acute bronchitis in children. Clearing the air on mercury, ... and more »