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Allergy shots: helpful for some asthmatics, risky for others–study

Allergy shots: helpful for some asthmatics, risky for others–study

About 30% of asthma patients saw breathing improve after immunotherapy injections. Side effects ranging from mild to severe were common — but fatalities extremely rare.

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Seven inhaler products to be phased out–FDA

Seven inhaler products to be phased out–FDA

Tilade Inhaler, Alupent Inhalation Aerosol, Azmacort Inhalation Aerosol, Intal Inhaler, Aerobid Inhaler System, Combivent Inhalation Aerosol and Maxair Autohaler to be phased out.

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Winter wood smoke can pose health hazard to many, health officials warn

Winter wood smoke can pose health hazard to many, health officials warn

Winter weather can create stagnant air that traps air pollutants close to the ground.

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Living with a lung disease

Living with a lung disease

[ April 15, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Learn about pulmonary health and wellness as we discuss common symptoms of a variety of pulmonary diseases, symptoms to be cautious of and strategies for maintaining the best pulmonary health.

Fee: $5

Registration required: 206-386-2502 or online.

Location:

Swedish Medical Center – Cherry Hill Campus
Swedish Education and Conference Center, Room D
500 – 17th Avenue
Seattle (Central District)

Map & Directions:  www.swedish.org/body.cfm?id=202

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Dried sweet potato product recalled because of undeclared sulfites

The Guangdayuan Brand Dried Sweet Potato has been recalled because it contains sulfites that are not declared on its list of ingredients.
“People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product,” the distributor warns.
The product, which is sold nationwide, is packaged in an un-coded, clear 200 [...]

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Particle air pollution elevated aboard Seattle school buses – Updated

Particle air pollution elevated aboard Seattle school buses – Updated

Air on Seattle school buses contains considerably more harmful airborne particles than the surrounding outside air, researchers at the University of Washington report.
In the study, the researchers measured levels of small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs where they can release harmful chemicals and have been linked to respiratory diseases and other health [...]

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