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New procedure may reduce chronic asthma
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Bay State Banner
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March 9, 2006
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- Manly, Howard
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Manly, Howard
Bay State Banner
03-09-2006
A new clinical trial is now underway at Beth Israel Hospital that attempts
to alleviate the breathing problems associated with asthma, a debilitating
condition that disproportionably affects the respiratory system of
minorities.
If proven successful, the procedure could dramatically reduce the impact of
what is considered to be the nation's sixth-ranked chronic condition. Based
on most recent statistics, 12 million people reported having an asthma
attack that required urgent care, resulting in 10.4 million doctors' office
visits, 1.8 million emergency room visits, 465,000 hospital admissions and
more than 3,000 deaths.
The numbers are more depressing for ...
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