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  • Parents Can Prevent Asthma Attacks – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Parents Can Prevent Asthma AttacksScoopSanDiego.com(NAPSI)—Seven million children in the United States have asthma and more than half of them will experience an asthma attack this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—but a few simple steps can make a difference. View full post on asthma – Google News

  • Getting Effective Delivery from Your Asthma Inhaler: What Parents of … – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Getting Effective Delivery from Your Asthma Inhaler: What Parents of …ScoopSanDiego.com(BPT) – Did you know that Asthma affects approximately 26 million Americans, including 7.1 million children? May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness month and the perfect time to remind parents of asthmatics about the importance of making sure their child …and more » View full post…

  • Seasons change, so do asthma triggers – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Seasons change, so do asthma triggersScoopSanDiego.com(BPT) – Across the country, 25 million Americans are living with asthma. As the winter months come to an end and the spring makes its arrival, the change in seasons can be problematic for adults and children with asthma. It's important for asthma … View full post on asthma –…

  • Winter More Brutal for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Winter More Brutal for Asthma and Allergy SufferersScoopSanDiego.com(NewsUSA) – As the winter months drag on, cabin fever sets in for many people. However, being cooped up inside is even harder for people suffering from asthma and allergies because more time indoors means greater exposure to indoor allergens. Although …and more » View full post on asthma –…

  • Asthma, Diabetes And Other Health Conditions Increase Flu Risks – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Asthma, Diabetes And Other Health Conditions Increase Flu RisksScoopSanDiego.com(NAPSI)—The CDC urges the millions of Americans with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, stroke, or heart or lung disease to get a flu vaccine. A chronic health condition, even if it's well managed, increases a person's risk of serious …and more » View full post on…

  • Back To School With Asthma – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Back To School With AsthmaScoopSanDiego.com(NAPSI)—Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, currently affecting over 7 million children in the U.S. Additionally, asthma is the cause of 36,000 absences from school every day. The changes in temperature and pollen that occur …and more » View full post on asthma – Google News

  • Breathe Easier This Summer: Tips To Control Your Child’s Asthma – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Breathe Easier This Summer: Tips To Control Your Child's AsthmaScoopSanDiego.comThe joys of summer can be challenging if your child has asthma, a common but serious chronic disease. Summer's long afternoons spent playing outside can expose children with asthma to triggers that can bring on attacks, such as increased pollen and …and more » View full post…

  • Childhood Asthma Control: It’s All in the Details – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Childhood Asthma Control: It's All in the DetailsScoopSanDiego.com"When at school, at home or elsewhere, children need to know how to use their asthma devices properly so that their medications can have the greatest benefit," said James P. Kiley, Ph.D., director of the NHLBI Division of Lung Diseases. A recent study …and more » View full post…

  • Asthma Rates At An All-Time High In The US – ScoopSanDiego.com

    Asthma Rates At An All-Time High In The USScoopSanDiego.comAsthma Rates At An All-Time High In The U.S.. People with persistent asthma should talk to their doctor about the importance of treating inflammation in both large and small airways. (NAPS). Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 3:44 am | Updated: 12:36 …and more » View full post on…