CBC News - A Vancouver allergist says the 2010 Olympics will take place at the peak of the West Coast's tree-pollen season, which could present problems for both visitors and athletes. Olympic athletes need to be particularly careful. Use of over-the-counter allergy...
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Volcanic ash may cause hazards for asthma patients: WHO
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) People suffering from asthma and other respiratory disorders must wear masks and stay indoors to avoid hazards caused by the volcanic ash erupting from Iceland, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.Daniel Epstein, spokesman of...
Blackcurrants Tend to Help Asthma Patients, Study Says
TopNews United States - A recent study undertaken by a team of scientists in New Zealand has revealed that asthma patients could get substantial help from blackcurrants.The team has managed to isolate a compound in the fruit which has the capability to help the lungs...
Swimming pools: an asthma risk?
Genelle Weule- The swimming pool has provided a haven from the heat for generations of Australians.Springing up in towns and backyards in the '60s, the pool offered a healthy alternative to polluted beaches and waterways. The smell of chlorine became a part of Aussie...
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