The Traffic Wheeze

Asthma linked to traffic air pollution in 10 European cities

(dailyRx News) Parents who are concerned about their children’s safety already caution them not to play around cars. New research may give them another reason to keep their kids away from traffic.
A recent European study examined how often children who lived near busy roads developed asthma.....

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Really? The Claim: The Flu Shot Can Worsen Asthma

Every flu season, people with severe asthma are among those urged to be particularly diligent about getting vaccinated.
Having asthma does not make one more vulnerable to getting the flu. But it does raise the risk of pneumonia and other serious complications. Asthma is the most common medical condition in people hospitalized with the flu.....

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