Carol Marin: Mayor gets an ‘A’ for asthma fight

Whatever overall grade you choose to give Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s first year in office, when it comes to fighting childhood asthma and air pollution, I’d argue he deserves an “A.”...

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Prenatal smoking tied to worse asthma in kids

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have a tougher time controlling their asthma than other kids do, a new study suggests...

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5 surprising warm weather allergy, asthma triggers

While summer means barbeques, festivals and other outdoor activities, the millions of Americans that suffer allergic reactions to grass pollens might want to run for cover. But according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), seasonal allergies can also affect those without pollen sensitivities due to unexpected summer staples such as certain fruits and vegetables, campfires or changes in the weather...

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