Why Priscilla can't breathe
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A chronology of the onset of asthma in an asthmatic is presented, highlighting the changes in the immune system that triggers the occurence of asthma. Asthma is a type of allergic reaction that stems for the out-of-control activity of TH2 lymphocyte cells .
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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Bomb squad
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Bomb squads face dangerous circumstances where their lives and those of others they are trying to protect are on the line. Bombings in the US have increased in number and efforts to protect citizens are becoming more complex.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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Fear on 4th Avenue
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Issues are presented concerning the work carried out by police officers in New York, NY, in 1997 who were involved in the search for a bomber and the prevention of a major incident.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2000
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