New drug 'stops common cold asthma deaths'

UK scientists have created a “Drug that slashes the risk of colds killing asthmatics”, the Daily Express dramatically reported today...

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Back-to-School Checklist for Students with Asthma

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - WASHINGTON (July 25, 2012)–As summer sizzles by, families across the nation are beginning to prepare for the new school year. A new school environment can sometimes be difficult for children with asthma. This back-to-school season, the American Lung Association highlights tips for families of children with asthma and stresses the importance of crafting a plan to properly manage asthma in a school environment...

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Young asthma patients learn, have fun at camp

Thirteen-year-old Ahmad Jenkins is experiencing his first summer camp this week with more than 40 other children like him.
They aren’t connected by age or gender – they’re a coed group of campers ages 6-13. The kids at Camp Tanglewood in Evans this week are united by their battles with asthma...

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