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Category: Air Pollution
Air pollution exposure linked to higher rates of asthma in children
New research has found that exposure to high levels of air pollution during pregnancy can increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. Read More »
Asthma treatments cost New York state $1.3 billion annually
According to a new report, taxpayers in New York state spend $1.3 billion each year to treat asthma patients. Read More »
Report: September the worst month for asthma symptoms in children
According to a new study, the month of September is the worst for asthma symptoms in children. Read More »
Allergy season arrives early for Georgia residents
Unusually warm weather in Georgia has started allergy season earlier than in years past. Read More »
Obesity and air pollution leads to higher asthma rates in kids
A new study links obesity and exposure to air pollution to higher rates of asthma in children. Read More »
Children living in poverty are more likely to develop asthma
Children who live in poorer parts of the country are much more likely to develop allergy than those in a higher income bracket. Read More »
School children in central California at increased risk for asthma
School-aged children in certain parts of California are at an increased risk for developing asthma due to a variety of pollution and geographic reasons. While air quality in the state might not be the best, US Air Purifiers Direct 2UÂ has air purifiers and filters for any home or business. Read More »
New study focuses on link between low-income communities and asthma
Researchers at Columbia University have embarked on a project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that aims to shed some more light on the link between low-income communities and asthma. Read More »
Is there a link between violence and asthma?
According to an article published by NBC Chicago on September 26, some experts are beginning to believe that in addition to factors such as genetics, pollution and poverty, violence may also play a hand in the prevalence of asthma. Read More »