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ABC News article on firefighter health, Jan 2002

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News report from January 2002 discussing health problems faced by firefighters exposed to contaminated air at Ground Zero.

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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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condition, but the hope is that early treatment can prevent that, he said.

Planned studies of people exposed in the disaster might show whether early treatment — say, within the first two or three months — with inhaled steroids really does lower the risk that newly diagnosed asthma or sinusitis will become lifelong conditions. Levin said. Most rescue workers apparently didn't get such early treatment, he said. I As for the fourth-generation fireman who served at Ground Zero and is now on medical leave, he's taking his medicine. I "I try to relax," he said, "and I'm hoping it will all go away." I Copyright 2002 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. I Copyright © 2001 ABC News Internet Ventures. Click here for Press Information, Terms of Use & Privacy Policy & Internet Safety Information applicable to the site. I I

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