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Article: EXERTION AT WORK AND PLAY CAN TRIGGER DEADLY ASTHMA ATTACKS
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- The Hindustan Times
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- January 6, 2009
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Washington, Jan. 06 -- (ANI): A new study by researchers at Tel Aviv University has revealed that physical exertion, as part of work or play, can trigger a deadly asthma attack.
The study gives doctors a new way of advising those who may be at risk and will also help young asthmatic adults find safer and more suitable employment.
"The diagnosis of asthma is increasing in the western world. Some say it's because of genetics, pollution, and more accurate diagnostic tools," said Dr. Shlomo Moshe from Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine.
"I tried to tackle what happens from the occupational hazards side. Under ...