Computer brain training games have narrow effect, study finds Apr 27, 2010
Nicotine poisoning can cause weakness, convulsions, breathing problems, even death. New smokeless tobacco products that look like mints may appeal to children, according to the study appearing online last week in the journal Pediatrics. (Boston Globe)
Allergy-Linked Mouth Breathing Spells Trouble for Kids Apr 27, 2010
Grant, who works in dental administration for the State of Maryland, thinks there may be a connection between mouth breathing problems and fewer tonsillectomies, once performed more routinely. "I appreciate that he is bringing this issue to the forefront of the practice of dentistry because it's important and often overlooked," said Grant. (MEDLINEplus)
New Strain of Virulent Airborne Fungi, Unique to Oregon, Is Set to Spread Apr 24, 2010
In animals the symptoms are a runny nose, breathing problems, nervous system problems and raised bumps under the skin. While C. gattii can be treated, it cannot be prevented; there is no vaccine. (Science Daily)
Alicia Parlette, who wrote of her cancer, dies Apr 24, 2010
Ms. Parlette went to the emergency room on April 2 with breathing problems and debilitating pain in her hip. Tumors in her lungs had grown to the point she could no longer breathe on her own, and the tumor in her hip had caused it to fracture. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Study Finds Patients Breathe Easier After Weight-Loss Surgery Apr 23, 2010
And they took 50 percent fewer prescription drugs for breathing problems ... "Better quality of life, possible reduction of chronic breathing problems, including asthma, and lower health-care costs significantly benefit patients and help to reduce the national health-care crisis." ... "Some obese patients develop asthma, while others are treated for breathing problems with medications typically used for asthma. The results of this study bring us closer to determining if weight loss can improve... (MEDLINEplus)
Deadly airborne fungus in Oregon set to spread Apr 23, 2010
In animals the symptoms are a runny nose, breathing problems, nervous system problems and raised bumps under the skin. Treatment requires months to years of antifungal medications, and even surgery to remove the large masses of the fungus known as cryptococcomas that can develop in the body. (MSNBC -- Race)
Photos: Lightning at Iceland Volcano Apr 20, 2010
Finer particles can also penetrate deep into the and cause breathing problems, particularly among those with respiratory issues like asthma or emphysema. (See ). (National Geographic)
How Breast Reduction Cosmetic Surge... Apr 20, 2010
In addition to the back pain, the excess fat and skin could cause breathing problems, neck strain and other serious health issues. Male drooping breasts can also cause low self-esteem and can lead to social trauma. (Suite101.com)
Eruption May Hurt People with Breathing Problems Apr 20, 2010
GENEVA (Reuters) - The eruption of an Icelandic volcanic that has paralyzed air traffic in much of Europe could also harm people with breathing problems, the World Health Organization said on Friday. The U.N. health agency said the fine particles in the ash cloud were not harmful so long as they remained in the upper atmosphere, but could be more problematic if they fell to earth. (MEDLINEplus)
Bacteria in Household Dust May Help or Hinder Childhood Asthma Apr 19, 2010
8, 2005) In a complete turnaround, instead of pets being blamed for causing allergies and breathing problems amongst people, human lifestyles are potentially triggering asthma attacks in cats. Cigarette. (Science Daily)
Volcanic Cloud Casts Pall Over Interwoven World Apr 18, 2010
The World Health Organization warned the ash could cause breathing problems. Europeans, especially those with respiratory ailments or asthma, should try to stay indoors if the ash starts settling. (Newsmax)
Iceland Ash a Health Worry? Apr 17, 2010
Finer particles can penetrate deep into the and cause breathing problems, particularly among those with respiratory issues like asthma or emphysema. But other scientists believe that ash fall from Eyjafjallajkull will be too limited and scattered to have much impact outside of Iceland. (National Geographic)
Children's allergies (3) Apr 14, 2010
The World Link : Children's allergies. Children's allergies. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Crews fight fire at Bismarck landfill Apr 14, 2010
He says the smoke should be bothersome only to people with breathing problems such as asthma. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Hawaii Pacific Health helps its employees get healthier Apr 13, 2010
I wasn t sleeping well, I had breathing problems and my attendance was associated with my weight problems because there would be times where something like indigestion would keep me up all night or I couldn t lay down on my back and I d have to call in [sick], said Roozen, a supervisor of physicians revenue management based at. I ve missed just one day since surgery ; my sleep s improved. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Wyoming ozone public meeting set Apr 11, 2010
At ground level, ozone is a potentially poisonous gas that can cause breathing problems in children, the elderly and in people with existing respiratory conditions. Ground-level ozone is created by chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere in the presence of sunlight. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Lung Damage in Cotton Workers Partly Reversible Apr 10, 2010
It's known that workers in the industry have increased rates of breathing problems, including chronic cough and chronic bronchitis -- persistent inflammation in the lungs that causes symptoms like breathlessness and wheezing. However, it has been unclear whether those effects are at least partly reversible. (MEDLINEplus)
Study finds 9/11-related lung damage long lasting Apr 10, 2010
Not every person who scores below normal on a test suffers noticeable breathing problems. A person sitting at a desk might not feel anything amiss, Prezant said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Preterm Birth Rate Drops 3 Percent Apr 9, 2010
Even infants born "late preterm" -- between 34 and 36 weeks gestation -- have a greater risk of re-hospitalization, breathing problems, feeding difficulties, temperature instability (hypothermia), jaundice, delayed brain development and learning problems. The March of Dimes says 79 percent of the decline in the preterm birth rate occurred among late preterm babies. (Science Daily)
WTC Firefighters' Breathing Woes Go On Apr 9, 2010
Aftermath of 9/11: Study Shows Firefighters' Breathing Problems Never Went Away. Rescue Worker Not Surprised Study Finds Lung Problems Seven Years Later. (ABC News)
Breathing problems persist for 9/11 rescuers Apr 8, 2010
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
World Trade Center Legacy: Firefighters Still Have Trouble Breathing Apr 8, 2010
Aftermath of 9/11: Study Shows Firefighters' Breathing Problems Never Went Away. Study Finds Rescue Workers from Sept. 11 Had Lung Problems Seven Years Later. (ABC News)
Mouth Breathing Can Cause Major Health Problems Apr 7, 2010
"Almost every family has someone with mouth breathing problems.". Over time, children whose mouth breathing goes untreated may suffer from abnormal facial and dental development, such as long, narrow faces and mouths, gummy smiles, gingivitis and crooked teeth. (Science Daily)
Lighten Up! Challenge: Halfway there Mar 30, 2010
Challenge also has helped her get a handle on her high blood pressure and breathing problems, so much so in fact that her doctor is thrilled to hear about her new journey, and plans to tell other patients about her success. Life after Lighten Up. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Overlooked Medical Deductions Mar 28, 2010
If your doctor told you to add a humidifier to your home's heating and air conditioning system to relieve your chronic breathing problems, the device (and additional electricity costs to operate it) can be at least partially deductible. 7. (FOX61, CT)
2More Than 1 Million Infantino Baby Slings Recalled After Link to 3 Deaths» Mar 27, 2010
Babies who had a low birth weight, were born prematurely or had breathing problems such as colds were also at risk. At the time, the commission did not single out a specific type of sling or manufacturer. (Fox News)
North America baby slings recall Mar 25, 2010
BBC News - Infantino baby slings recalled in US and Canada. Page last updated at 12:15 GMT, Wednesday, 24 March 2010. (BBC News)
Corporate high flyers: Mar 24, 2010
" As the work piled up, his health plummeted. "I put on three-and-a-half stone, was smoking 40 cigarettes a day, and had terrible breathing problems. I ate rubbish and couldn't sleep at night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Benefits of Red Fruits & Vegtab... Mar 22, 2010
Again this classic summertime snack is a huge provider of lycopene and vitamins A and C. It has been shown to neutralize cancer-causing free radicals and help with breathing problems. The good news is spitting out the seeds doesn't take away from any of the benefits of watermelon. (Suite101.com)
Locals join national protest against puppy mills Mar 18, 2010
She said as a result of poor breeding, puppies can have parvo, which is a virus that attacks the lining of the digestive system, resulting in breathing problems and other health issues. Untreated, parvo can lead to death, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
2New Jersey Woman Wants to Weigh 1,000 Pounds» Mar 17, 2010
Other possible causes of death for Simpson include stroke, immobility, breathing problems, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and inflammation of heart tissue. Each year, nearly 300,000 Americans die from heart failure. (Fox News)
* Pollution fears put the brakes on Thailands industrial heart Mar 14, 2010
We are not telling the -factories to go away, but we want them to control the fumes, said fruit farmer Noi Jaitang, 71, who suffers from breathing problems that he blames on fumes wafting across the fields to his house. He said his wife has had cancer of the face twice and that his children are sick from acid rain in the area. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Feldman: Haim Death Wasn't Intentional Mar 12, 2010
"(She said) Corey was running a fever, (a) 99 to 101 temperature, and I didn't even get a chance to talk to Corey. I talked to him the day before that; (His mother) said he's resting, he didn't look like he was overdosed at all. He was just running a temperature. He was laying in bed. And that night, Corey, he went to sleep, and he asked his mom to come into the room because he was having breathing problems, 'Would you lie next to me in bed?' So she laid next to him in the bed, and she told... (CBS News -- Iraq)
Lung damage seen in rescuers Mar 12, 2010
An ongoing study showed some still had breathing problems, they said. Dr Gisela Banauch and colleagues at Montefiore Medical Center in New York were able to look at the respiratory function of New York City Fire Department workers from 1997 onwards because routine lung tests were carried out every 18 months as part of routine medical screening. (BBC News -- Americas)
Atmospheric Nanoparticles Impact Health, Weather Professor Says Mar 12, 2010
Persons with breathing problems, such as those who suffer from asthma, emphysema or other lung ailments, can be at risk, he notes. Zhang says the team used new methods of measuring nanoparticles and formed new models to determine their impact on atmospheric conditions. (Science Daily)
Plants dark cloud Mar 11, 2010
"It's not a healthy situation." Glass said the discharge could trigger asthma attacks and other breathing problems for people with chronic pulmonary diseases. But officials at Hamot Medical Center and Saint Vincent Health Center said they had seen no patients because of the incident. (Erie Times-News, PA)
FDA Approves Botox For Lower Arm Spasms Mar 10, 2010
Last year the agency added warnings to Botox about its potential to migrate from limbs to other parts of the body, causing breathing problems. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Second-hand smoke has dangers Mar 10, 2010
Children, pregnant women, older people and people with heart or breathing problems are especially vulnerable. Tobacco use and secondhand smoke continue to be the single most preventable cause of premature death and disease in the United States. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Perfect chemistry creates magic for undefeated No. 3 Nebraska Mar 9, 2010
A cracked rib, broken nose, enlarged spleen, mononucleosis and asthma-like breathing problems haven't kept her from suiting up at various points though she missed last season because her left foot needed surgery after she was hurt in a pickup game. The two-time all-Big 12 first-teamer who came to Nebraska from Eagle River, , in part because her grandparents live about three hours away in Iowa, rehabbed her way to this season's team lead in scoring (20. (USA Today -- Sports)
Poodle Up For Canine Hero Award Mar 9, 2010
Another time, Prozie's barking alerted the family to a 94-year-old aunt who was having breathing problems. The elderly woman was awakened and given her medication. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Dont overlook threat from crystalline silica Mar 7, 2010
The dust aggravates existing breathing problems. Once these tiny crystalline silica particles enter the lungs, they stay there. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Residents voice complaints about biosolids again Mar 4, 2010
blondie posted at Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 7:23 pmHealth case studies of cancers,kidney diseases, breathing problems, related diseases and illnesses, should be done on past and present residents. The dust, the old water pipes, think about the particles breathed in, and the water you drink, and the yard the children play in; and the area's around the schools. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
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Posted by: enlightened on Mar 2, 2010 at 01:22 PM is this a case of " I don't want to hear you whinning" I had breathing problems a child and nearly past out before the teacher would acknowlege i was having a problem I hope this is not the case here May God bless and take of this family and all the classmates. Posted by: Null Location: BanMarshmallows on Mar 2, 2010 at 12:59 PM He was probably allergic to marshmallows. (KWTX.com, TX)
Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed Mar 2, 2010
A peanut allergy can cause sudden breathing problems and even death. According to the AAAAI, more than three million people in the United States report being allergic to peanuts, tree nuts or both. (MEDLINEplus)
Fatty Liver Disease in the African ... Feb 25, 2010
Obesity can lead to an engorged liver in African Grey parrots, causing lethargy, breathing problems and even seizures. The African Grey parrot is a very common pet bird and therefore it suffers from common pet bird aliments, including fatty liver disease. (Suite101.com)
Peanut allergy 'cure' put to test Feb 23, 2010
About one in 50 young people in the UK suffers from peanut allergies which can cause breathing problems, itching and, in severe cases, a potentially fatal inflammatory reaction called anaphylaxis. The new trial funded by the Department of Health's Institute of Health Research will involve more than 100 seven to 17-year-olds. (BBC News -- Health)
Longtime Casper doc Fritz Cubin dies Feb 23, 2010
During his medical career, he helped start the Better Breathers organization for people with breathing problems in Casper, and he was an advocate for breast cancer awareness. "He just loved being a doctor," Bill Cubin said Monday evening. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Impaired breathing in cigar and pipe smokers; Testing ‘flat head’ babies Feb 22, 2010
A new study linking pipes and cigars to breathing problems bolsters public health warnings that they are not safe alternatives to cigarettes. Dr. Josanna Rodriguez of Columbia University and colleagues studied more than 3,500 people with an average age of 66 in a study of atherosclerosis. (Boston Globe)
Pipe and Cigar Smoking Strongly Associated With Decreased Lung Function, COPD Feb 16, 2010
(May 23, 2007) Marijuana worsens breathing problems in current smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study ... But why do a quarter of long-term smokers develop serious breathing problems, when others do not. (Science Daily)
Sex tips to help you breathe easy Feb 15, 2010
Sex tips for people with breathing problems - Health - Health & Fitness - Life - The Times of India ... Sex tips for people with breathing problems ... The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has come up with tips for those having breathing problems to help them boost their sex lives. (India Times, India)
State: Kettleman birth-defect rate normal Feb 15, 2010
" Perhaps congenital heart problems in an infant born to a mother raised in the town. In my opinion, in order to get a full investigation, those conducting it must look beyond the physical deformities and do an in dept physical to anyone ever exposed to the area. Some "defects" in otherwise healthy children may also come from beneath the surface. Or are breathing problems and heart failures, organs not properly formed in during gestation normal now? ". Advertisement. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Lung sufferers offered sex advice Feb 14, 2010
People with breathing problems have been offered some timely Valentine's Day advice to help them enjoy a fulfilling love life. The British Lung Foundation says sufferers may worry during sex that they "will become too short of breath or may need to cough up phlegm". (BBC News)
Marijuana Ineffective as an Alzheimer's Treatment Feb 10, 2010
(May 23, 2007) Marijuana worsens breathing problems in current smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study found that among people 40 and older, smokers were. (Science Daily)
LETTER: Public bodies keep seeking more in taxes Feb 9, 2010
Then purchase masks for those individuals with breathing problems. Then they could wear the mask or stay away from the smoke. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Snow storm creates challenges for business Feb 9, 2010
People with breathing problems often use supplemental oxygen at home from an electrically powered device called an oxygen concentrator. Hospital admissions for this problem were the single biggest reason during the storm, Harchelroad said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Life Changers: Women and Heart Disease Feb 5, 2010
She noticed she was having breathing problems, chest discomfort and some pain going down her arm when she was exercising. Though both her parents had early heart attacks in their 50s, Miles still thought her symptoms were most likely due to her asthma. (ABC News)
Exes share condolences, kudos, notes about friends Feb 5, 2010
If they can get his breathing problems under control, they will do a heart catheter, hopefully by the time you read this. He needs a new heart valve but hasn t been able to breathe well enough to do it. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
NIH scientists identify maternal and fetal genes that increase preterm birth risk Feb 4, 2010
Infants born preterm are at risk for infant death, life-threatening infections, blindness, breathing problems, learning and developmental disabilities, and cerebral palsy. The finding is the most recent in a body of research by Dr. Romero and his colleagues. (EurekAlert!)
Driver inhales acid fumes after spill Feb 2, 2010
"That suggested to us that she had inhaled some of the fumes. "That had the potential to cause breathing problems so we fitted her with an oxygen mask before taking her to the Northern Hospital in a stable condition. " Two paramedics who were first on the scene were given medical check-ups as a precaution. ? 2010 Brought to you by Join the conversation 2 people are reading this now. . . 1 people read this 1 people read this 6 people read this Top Breaking News National articles Story Tools SMH... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Medicare, this is Medicaid Feb 2, 2010
At 2 one morning, Fred wakes up with severe chest pains and breathing problems. He calls 911, and the EMTs transport him to the local hospital. (Albany Times Union)
Proposal to send trailers to Haiti stirs criticism Jan 31, 2010
The government had bought the trailers to house victims of the 2005 storm, but after people began falling ill, high levels of formaldehyde, a chemical that is used in building materials and can cause breathing problems and perhaps cancer, were found inside. Many of the trailers have sat idle for years, and many are damaged. (MSNBC -- International)
Researchers Continue 'Extraordinary Measures' to Tackle Pompe Disease Jan 28, 2010
Clinical trials of a gene therapy for Pompe-related breathing problems in six infants are expected to begin at UF this summer. Writing January 26 in Molecular Therapy, scientists with UF's Powell Gene Therapy Center describe how they used a gel to deliver a corrective gene directly to the diaphragms of a mouse model of the disease. (Science Daily)
Defense: Parents had no sign of death Jan 27, 2010
The symptoms included Neils faltering stamina, lack of appetite, breathing problems and inability to keep food down. Diekema specializes in pediatric emergency medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Silencing of anti-Chavez TV sparks protests Jan 26, 2010
At least five students suffered minor injures or breathing problems from tear gas Monday, said Enrique Montbrun, director of health services in the capital's Baruta district. Caracas Police Chief Carlos Meza said a government supporter was hurt when hit in the face with a bottle or rock. (MSNBC -- International)
6th Grader Heart Exams Shock Researchers Jan 26, 2010
He was born in a military hospital, had been to the hospital several times for breathing problems and different things throughout his childhood and it was never caught. Yet the cardiologist caught it right away by doing the echocardiogram because he had no femoral pulse. (CBS News -- Health)