Fracking associated with asthma flare-ups - Reuters

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Fracking associated with asthma flare-ups Reuters (Reuters Health) - For asthma patients, living near fracking sites is associated with more symptom flare-ups that require medication and hospital care, a U.S. study suggests. Air pollution has long been known to worsen asthma. But less is known about ... Fracking industry wells associated with increased risk of asthma attacks, study findsMedical Xpress Fracking may worsen asthma for nearby residents, study saysWashington Post Asthma risk up to 4x higher near fracking sites: US studyDaily Mail all 5 news articles »

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