Many Hyderabad children falling prey to asthma

HYDERABAD: Loaded with harmful pollutants, the city's air is making sure that Hyderabad's school goers are coughing, sneezing and ending up breathless more often than ever before.
As per estimates, at least 10% of the school-going children across social strata suffer from asthma, doctors said, adding that the number of sufferers is in thousands.....

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Video highlighting asthma care improvements wins national award

For a video detailing efforts to improve the quality of care for children with asthma, University of Virginia Health Systemhas earned a national award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
The foundation selected UVA as one of four winners of its “Voices of Quality” video contest, which highlights how hospitals and healthcare providers use performance data to improve quality.....

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Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches

Exposure to cockroaches may increase asthma symptoms. Cockroaches leave behind particles from their feces, eggs, and shells that can cause an allergic reaction. Cockroaches are a problem in many homes, especially in inner-city areas. Here are some steps you can take to remove cockroaches from your home:.....

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