Ohio may ban smoking in cars - Marietta Times

Ohio may ban smoking in cars Marietta Times Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, ear infections, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and more severe asthma. Being exposed to secondhand smoke slows the growth of children's lungs and can cause them ... and more »

Asthma Causes may be all Around you - dailyRx

Asthma Causes may be all Around you dailyRx The increased inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to Pseudomonas aeruginosa may cause asthma symptoms. This discovery can possibly pave the way to new treatments and a better understanding of what causes asthma. The study was led by George ... and more »

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 And while Tim Tebow has garnered attention for political activism of a smellier kind, Bettis has been doing his own campaigning—for a cause most people can breath easier with. Since his days on the field (Bettis retired in 2006), Bettis has been an ... and more »

Study: Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma - CBS News

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Study: Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma CBS News (AP) CHICAGO — An acid reflux drug often used for hard-to-treat asthma doesn't help children with the breathing disease and may cause side effects, a study in 300 children found. The results echo recent research showing that a similar heartburn drug ... Prevacid Fails to Control AsthmadailyRx all 150 news articles »

Asthma Rates And Costs Rise Due To Traffic Pollution - Medical News Today

Asthma Rates And Costs Rise Due To Traffic Pollution Medical News Today An international study of asthma, published in the early online version of the European Respiratory Journal, has for the first time, included the number of incidents caused by air pollution and shows that the costs for childhood asthma have risen ... Traffic-Related Air PollutionBiomed Middle East all 6 news articles »