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Asthma and Sulfites – Beware
By Cody Wells on December 1, 2009
Many people with asthma are sensitive to food additives known as sulfites. Sulfites consumed in foods have been known to cause severe asthma attacks in asthmatics all over the world.
Unfortunately, many restaurants use sulfiting agents–including sodium bisulfite, potassium meta bisulfate, and sulfur dioxide–to prevent discoloration and bacterial growth in green salads, cut and sliced [...]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged additives, allergens, allergies, allergy, allergy asthma, breathing problem, food additives, potassium meta bisulfate, sodium bisulfite, sulfiting agent, sulfur dioxide | Leave a response
Asthma Relief – Start a Diary
By Cody Wells on November 29, 2009
Recent studies (Nutritional Health Review) have shown that strong feelings of anger, anxiety and depression may be an important cause of asthma attacks. [...]
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Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution in Southern California
By Cody Wells on December 13, 2009
Asthma research conducted in the past half-century has focused primarily on indoor allergens and their effect on asthma sufferers. Scientists are just beginning to realize that outdoor pollutants have a significant, if not more profound, effect on asthma.
A recent study conducted by the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, funded by the [...]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, air quality, allergens, bus fumes, environmental pollutants, environmental protection agency, epa, pollution, public health | Leave a response
