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September 3, 2012

Why Are Asthmatic Youngsters More Likely To Be Bullied? – RedOrbit

Why Are Asthmatic Youngsters More Likely To Be Bullied?
RedOrbit
The inability of asthmatic children to participate in sports, and the melancholy feelings those youngsters experience, are believed to be two of the primary reasons that they are frequently the victims of bullying, researchers from one UK hospital …
Asthmatic children more likely to be bulliedTimes of India
Why children with asthma are more likely to be bulliedScienceBlog.com (blog)
Why kids with asthma are likelier to be bulliedDaily News & Analysis
Irish Health
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August 28, 2012

Asthmatic and Allergic Reactions to Mold – EmpowHer

Asthmatic and Allergic Reactions to Mold
EmpowHer
The presence of mold is much more than just unsightly. Mold in your house, school, place of business, or anywhere you spend any amount of time indoors, can lead to health problems. Molds can produce a multitude of unpleasantness. They can manufacture …

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August 21, 2012

Program uses home visits to help asthmatic kids breathe easier – The Seattle Times

Program uses home visits to help asthmatic kids breathe easier
The Seattle Times
The Gonzalez family in SeaTac is among many now benefiting from targeted home visits, in which community-health workers inspect residences for triggers like dust, poor ventilation and mold that can aggravate asthma. Then, they offer solutions. By …

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August 7, 2012

Sleep troubles plague asthmatic kids from urban areas – The Courier-Journal

Sleep troubles plague asthmatic kids from urban areas
The Courier-Journal
Sleep loss is common among children with asthma who live in cities, and it is a major reason for missed school days, emergency room visits and lower levels of involvement in sports, according to new research. This is especially true for Hispanic …

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August 6, 2012

Asthmatic calls for alternative housing – Warrington Guardian

Asthmatic calls for alternative housing
Warrington Guardian
Sara Campbell, who has suffered from severe asthma since she was 12, has started a petition to encourage contractors to provide free alternative accommodation for severe asthma sufferers when building work begins near their homes. The 41-year-old has …

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August 6, 2012

Camp Breathe Happy educating, entertaining asthmatic kids – WJLA

Camp Breathe Happy educating, entertaining asthmatic kids
WJLA
D.C. has some of the highest rates of asthma in the United States, and one local day camp is helping kids with the life-altering condition breathe a little easier. Continue reading. Layona Whitehead is one of the thousands of kids in D.C. living with …

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August 5, 2012

Swimming benefits asthmatic athletes from beginners to Olympians – KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News

Swimming benefits asthmatic athletes from beginners to Olympians
KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
As the Olympic swimming events came to an end on Saturday, the excitement at the pool continued stateside. Both young and old have been inspired to get into the water this summer because of the success of gold medal winners Michael Phelps and …

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July 26, 2012

Asthmatic Kids Spend the Week at Camp Catch Your Breath – WDTV

Asthmatic Kids Spend the Week at Camp Catch Your Breath
WDTV
So, when they come here, they get to have a normal summer camp experience as well as learning to control their asthma," said Chantal Fields, Vice President of Mission at American Lung Association. "We learn more about our asthma and how it works and …

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July 24, 2012

Camp Catch Your Breath Hosts Asthmatic Kids in 22nd Year – WBOY-TV

Camp Catch Your Breath Hosts Asthmatic Kids in 22nd Year
WBOY-TV
"Whenever it's hot you cough and you can get sick," said Jenna Hupps, 9, who suffers from asthma. "It makes it hard to do a lot of activities." Jenna struggles every day with asthma, but she said it's worse when it's hot and humid outside. She's …

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July 18, 2012

Road trips and your asthmatic child – expert offers tips – New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Road trips and your asthmatic child – expert offers tips
New York Daily News
From age 7 to about age 15, I had asthma attacks so severe I couldn't walk more than a few steps without stopping to catch my breath, nor could I sleep, talk or move until my lungs decided to open again. My inhaler didn't touch my disease long-term …

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