New procedure offers hope to asthma patients

DALLAS – More than 300 million people worldwide are affected by asthma, but a North Texas hospital is the first to try a ground-breaking procedure that offers long-term relief...

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As Illinois asthma rate continues to rise, expert says more funding needed for education

As the prevalence of asthma increases in Illinois to 5 percent higher than the national average, an expert said that more funding and education is needed to help those affected by the chronic condition...

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Allowing Inhalers for Students with Asthma

Saugerties, NY — (Albany, N.Y) – Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz (Brooklyn, 51st AD) is pleased that his legislation, A.935, passed the Assembly on May 15. 2012, and was delivered to the Senate. Bill A.935 allows students with respiratory illness, such as asthma, to carry a personal inhaler to school, in case of emergency. This legislation also requires school nurse to have inhalers available for those in need during emergency situation...

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