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A Harvard School of Public Health Study determined that exposure to particulate matter in air pollution may increase risk of dangerous blood clots in the legs.

Dr. Andrea Baccarelli, who led the study said, "Several studies in animal models and in humans have shown that particulate matter, inhaled into the lungs, causes inflammation in the lungs."

Study: Some Trees Effective as Air Filters, Can Cut Health Risk From Vehicle Emission Particles

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2008

BREATHE LA staff took the leap with Charity Skydive team members on April 26th. 

Julia Robinson Shimizu, Director of Marketing and
Lizzy Beach, Special Events Coordinator, both jumped in the BREATHE LA Charity Skydive.

Print this coupon for discounted admission to the fascinating, controversial exhibition at California Science Museum.

BREATHE LA invites you to meet an immediate need to ensure additional Los Angeles County schoolchildren enjoy BREATHE LA O24U Environmental Education Program.

This year, we have been fortunate to have an overwhelming response to our 2008 spring sessions for O24U Environmental Education Program.

Asthma Inhalers are Changing!

After December 31, 2008 generic albuterol inhalers will not longer be available for sale in the United States. New replacement inhalers will be available.

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According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Program Epidemiology Department , data is not collected on legal vs. illegal immigrants related to transmission of Tuberculosis. TB Control health educators note, however, that while illegal immigrants may contribute to a portion of TB cases in the U.S. and L.A. County, they certainly do not constitute a majority.