Study says children exposed to tobacco smoke face long-term respiratory problems - Science Codex

Study says children exposed to tobacco smoke face long-term respiratory problems Science Codex Dr. Pugmire and her colleagues looked at the reported prevalence of active asthma, wheeze, cough and chronic cough, which was defined as a persistent cough that had occurred for three consecutive months. They then divided the data into four categories: ... and more »

The death of the diehard - Irish Times

Irish Times

The death of the diehard Irish Times I had bronchitis, or perhaps asthma, and at the slightest sniffle or sneeze my mother and/or father would insist that I stay home from school, which suited me fine. When I was tired of reading I would listen to the traffic and the sounds of the street: ...

Philly: 10th Most Polluted City in the US - Philadelphia Magazine (blog)

Philadelphia Magazine (blog)

Philly: 10th Most Polluted City in the US Philadelphia Magazine (blog) For sufferers of asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, the American Lung Association says that air pollution can not only cause further complications, but in some cases it could shave months—even years—off their lives. Out of the 1526006 people ... Smog report: L.A. region still among nation's worstOCRegister all 458 news articles »

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Maryland (April 23) - Targeted News Service (subscription)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Maryland (April 23) Targeted News Service (subscription) A handle assembly is slideably supported by the hand guard and is moveable toward the receiver to define a charging motion and away from the receiver to define a forward assist motion. The handle assembly receives the rod during both of the charging ... and more »