COPD and Coal Dust
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COPD and Household Hazards: Cleaning Products, Dust, Fireplaces, and More
webmd.com — “Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.” View full resource at webmd.com
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COPD and Household Hazards: Cleaning Products, Dust, Fireplaces, and More
webmd.com — “Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on February 8, 2011 at 3:04 pm By:
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Household Hazards for People With COPD....http://dld.bz/KPyD
Emphysema Severity Directly Linked To Coal Dust Exposure
sciencedaily.com — “Coal dust exposure is directly linked to severity of emphysema in smokers and nonsmokers alike, according to new research.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Emphysema Severity Directly Linked to Coal Dust Exposure
newswise.com — “Coal dust exposure is directly linked to severity of emphysema in smokers and nonsmokers alike, according to new research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).” View full resource at newswise.com
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Things people at risk for COPD can do
nhlbi.nih.gov — “Quit Smoking, Avoid Exposure to Pollutants, Visit your Doctor Regularly, Avoid getting the Flu” View full resource at nhlbi.nih.gov
Most Recently Shared on December 31, 2010 at 4:05 pm By:
American Lung Utah Health Organization
RT @BreatheBarlow: It's important for #COPD sufferers to be on guard during cold & flu season. Visit http://t.co/NtHIiX9h for tips.
Air Cleaners Buying Guide - copd - Health.com
health.com — “View this step by step guide on what to look for when buying an air purifier, and what to avoid if you've got chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergies, or asthma. From HEPA to furnace filters to air purifiers, find out how to get cleaner air.” View full resource at health.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 12:41 pm By:
Caroline von Fluegge, DC Doctor, CAM, and Chiropractor
How to Buy the Right Air Cleaner: http://bit.ly/4Jq7Ae via @addthis
BMC Public Health | Abstract | Association between occupational exposure and the clinical characteritics of COPD
biomedcentral.com — “The contribution of occupational exposures to COPD and their interaction with cigarette smoking on clinical pattern of COPD remain underappreciated. The aim of this study was to explore the contribution of occupational exposures on clinical pattern of COPD.” View full resource at biomedcentral.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2012 at 3:53 am By:
Juan C. Ivancevich, MD Doctor, Internist, Allergist, and Physician
Exposure to vapor, dust, gas or fumes and the clinical characteristics of COPD. Full text. http://t.co/JHO8hHkS
Is there a difference between COPD and Asthma? The answer is yes. - WEGO Health
community.wegohealth.com — “I had to do my homework to find out the answer to the above question. And in doing so found out that I've experienced both in my life. My great grandfather had COPD, although we didn't call it that. We called it emphysema or black lung from working in the coal mines all of his life. I was very young when he stayed with us but I remember the large breathing machines that he used and the loud noise that they made. I also remember how he coughed a lot and made a funny wheezing nose that as a child ” View full resource at community.wegohealth.com
Most Recently Shared on September 29, 2009 at 4:31 pm By:
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Is there a difference between COPD and Asthma? The answer is yes. http://bit.ly/1Jb7mn
MSHA Issues Proposed Rule on Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Dust | EHS Today
ehstoday.com — “In the Oct. 19 Federal Register, MSHA published a proposed rule on lowering miners' exposure to respirable coal dust in all underground and surface coalmines, with the aim to end black lung disease among miners. The proposed rule is the latest element of MSHA's "End Black Lung - Act Now" campaign.” View full resource at ehstoday.com
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American Lung Association Applauds New Sulfur Dioxide Health Standard; 'Standard offers the promise of real protection' - American Lung Association
lungusa.org — “Learn how to improve your lung health. Make efforts towards clean air and smokefree living. Find facts about lung diseases, such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma.” View full resource at lungusa.org
Most Recently Shared on June 3, 2010 at 5:05 pm By:
American Lung Assoc. Health Organization
EPA adopts stronger limits on SO2 bursts that plague homes near coal-fired power plants, refineries, & more. See http://bit.ly/9fUeFY
Emergency Hospital Admissions Often Follow Dust Storms
medicalnewstoday.com — “A new study published in the journal Respirology reveals that dust storms have an adverse effect on emergency hospital admission for chronic lung disease, often known as chronic obstructive” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Emergency Hospital Admissions Often Follow Dust Storms http://t.co/b8gjfQik #asthma
From Toxic Dust And Algae To Ill Winds From Africa
medicalnewstoday.com — “Toxic dust: Toxins in coal-tar-based sealcoats in parking lots may be the culprit in contaminated house dust, according to a USGS study. PAHs - or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - are la” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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From Toxic Dust And Algae To Ill Winds From Africa: Toxic dust: Toxins in coal-tar-based sealcoats in parking l.. http://bit.ly/6FI4HO
American Lung Association - Take Action:
secure3.convio.net — “Learn how to improve your lung health. Make efforts towards clean air and smokefree living. Find facts about lung diseases, such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma.” View full resource at secure3.convio.net
Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2010 at 1:42 pm By:
American Lung Assoc. Health Organization
EPA having tech difficulties with sound system at #CATR hearing so the comments can't be heard. Make your voice heard http://bit.ly/cRFv0J
EPA Reveals Plan to Clean Up Coal-Fired Power Plants - American Lung Association
lungusa.org — “Learn how to improve your lung health. Make efforts towards clean air and smokefree living. Find facts about lung diseases, such as lung cancer, COPD, asthma.” View full resource at lungusa.org
Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2011 at 4:24 pm By:
American Lung Assoc. Health Organization
Deadly toxics fill the air each day. New rule will save lives and protect the #health of millions of Americans. http://tinyurl.com/4mx8u39
NIOSH to Offer Black Lung Screenings for Surface Coal Miners | EHS Today
ehstoday.com — “Beginning in March, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will continue a series of free, confidential health screenings to surface coal miners throughout the United States. The screenings are intended to provide early detection of coal workers' pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung, a serious but preventable occupational lung disease in coal miners caused by breathing respirable dust.” View full resource at ehstoday.com
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