'Many US vets suffer from lung problems'
The research found that more than 80,000
US service members, deployed to the war-torn countries since 2001, are
experiencing post-deployment breathing problems, such as coughing,
wheezing or chest pains, The New York Times reported.
The survey said that US troops' symptoms began during their deployment and continued after they returned home.
The soldiers are said to be more likely to develop new cases of asthma than those who were not deployed to the field.
US officials blame dust storms and toxic materials used in military bases for the problem, but researchers believe that the ailments are more complex and potentially lifelong.
The researchers have criticized the US government for not addressing the issue properly, questioning whether the administration has acted swiftly enough to study the effects of prolonged exposure to dust, allergens and pollution in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“I'm concerned that this exposure is not getting the serious review it needs,” said Captain Mark Lyles, the chairman of medical sciences and biotechnology at the Center for Naval Warfare Studies in Newport in the US state of Rhode Island.
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The survey said that US troops' symptoms began during their deployment and continued after they returned home.
The soldiers are said to be more likely to develop new cases of asthma than those who were not deployed to the field.
US officials blame dust storms and toxic materials used in military bases for the problem, but researchers believe that the ailments are more complex and potentially lifelong.
The researchers have criticized the US government for not addressing the issue properly, questioning whether the administration has acted swiftly enough to study the effects of prolonged exposure to dust, allergens and pollution in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“I'm concerned that this exposure is not getting the serious review it needs,” said Captain Mark Lyles, the chairman of medical sciences and biotechnology at the Center for Naval Warfare Studies in Newport in the US state of Rhode Island.
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Posted by Knucklz at June 21, 2011 10:34 PM 
Categories: Government, Health or Science, War, Conspiracy
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Categories: Government, Health or Science, War, Conspiracy
Tags: War vetrans Conspiracy Health or Science
Oh thats good news I guess ALl the BOMBS with aditaion in them dont do anything to them right ? Cant blame this on PASSIVE SMOKE
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