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How will folks around Edmonton be affected by wildfire smoke?
New ReviewWildfire smoke has taken over the city. The Air Quality Health Index skyrocketed up to a 10+, meaning Edmonton is at the highest risk. CBC's Tristan Mottershead went to find out more.
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UK launches inquest into girl's pollution-linked death
A court in London will look at what role the city's air played in her fatal asthma, especially since it exceeds the WHO's levels of acceptable pollution.
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Child recovery
How to help parents to listen and follow detailed instructions to prevent relapse
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Asthma diagnosis wrong in 33% of adults
Study indicates most patients continued taking medication — sometimes daily — despite not having the condition
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Adverse Childhood Events and Asthma
The Latest High Impact Medical News, Encapsulated and Physician Delivered
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Antidepressants during pregnancy and Asthma
The Latest High Impact Medical News, Encapsulated and Physician Delivered
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The trouble with diagnosing asthma
Doctors say condition over-diagnosed, inhalers sometimes used inappropriately, but more stringent screening would help
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What to watch for in kids during a heat wave
Toronto-based respirologist Dr. Samir Gupta, a regular contributor to CBC News, takes viewer questions on what families need to know about the health risks children face during a heat wave — including what to watch for in kids with asthma.
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B.C. family works to protect town from toxic wildfire smoke
After losing a child to an asthma attack triggered by wildfire smoke, a B.C. family is providing their community with air quality monitors and air filters. But as another extreme wildfire season begins, fear hangs in the air just like...
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Family that lost son to asthma during wildfires donates air monitors
After losing a child to an asthma attack triggered by wildfire smoke, a B.C. family is providing their community with air quality monitors and air filters. But as another extreme wildfire season begins, fear hangs in the air just like...
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Parents of B.C. boy who died urge public to take smoke threat seriously
As wildfires spark evacuations for communities across Western Canada, the parents of a B.C. boy who died last summer are urging the public to take smoke seriously and offering tools to help improve public safety.
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World Asthma Day 2024: Key facts about inhalers
World Asthma Day, observed annually on the first Tuesday of May, aims to raise awareness about asthma, its prevalence, and effective management strategies. It provides a platform for healthcare professionals, asthma advocates, and...
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Talk with the Doc: From wheezing to breezing through summer
Dr. Trevor Jain speaks with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about asthma-like symptoms after having COVID, the P.E.I. generic drug program, how to spot melanoma, and how to protect yourself from the Island sun.
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Preparing for wildfire season: Ways to protect the most vulnerable
CBC health columnist Dr. Melissa Lem weighs in on preventative measures to protect ourselves and those we love during wildfire season.
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Snow mould: an irritation for springtime allergy sufferers
Mould released from fast melting snow is sending allergy sufferers in search of relief. Experts weigh in on what you can do to ease the pain.
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Record wildfires plunge Canada's air quality below the U.S. for first time
A new report says heavy wildfire smoke made Canada’s 2023 air quality worse than the U.S. for the first time, and scientists warn it could happen again this year.
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Made In New Jersey: Absolute Green makes natural cleaning products in Edison
Founder Karen Halo explains how her personal struggle with asthma sparked the idea of creating Absolute Green.
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Why should one not ignore flu? What are the severe risks associated with it?
Ignoring the flu can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death, especially for vulnerable populations. Timely medical attention, rest, and proper care are crucial to manage symptoms, prevent...
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Thick, toxic smog blankets Delhi
Thick, toxic smog that's 100 times more intense than what's deemed safe by the World Health Organization has blanketed Delhi. Experts say staying outside is like stepping into a gas chamber while Cricket World Cup players are practising...
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Threat of rape still stalks Sudanese refugee women in Chad, say social workers
Healthcare and social workers in the camps for Sudanese refugees say many rape victims are unable to cope with the trauma - and the stigma.
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B.C. child died of asthma attack made worse by wildfire smoke, parents say
A nine-year-old boy from B.C. died from an asthma attack that the parents say was made worse by the oppressive wildfire smoke in the region. The B.C. government says the smoke blanketing large parts of the province should be taken...
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Health Expert Offers Tips for Coping with Poor Air Quality
With large swaths of the East Coast blanketed with smog, many are worried about their health. Mangala Narasimhan, director of critical care services at Northwell Health, offers some peace of mind with a handful of expert tips for coping...
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Wildfire smoke threatening Canadians’ health
Hundreds of wildfires have left much of the country blanketed in smoke and smog that brings real health risks — especially for vulnerable children and seniors, pregnant people, and those with asthma and heart or lung disease.
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Wildfire smoke blankets much of Canada, raising health risks
Hundreds of wildfires have left much of the country blanketed in smoke and smog that brings real health risks — especially for vulnerable children and seniors, pregnant people, and those with asthma and heart or lung disease.