Friday, August 17, 2012

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology dispels fall allergy myths

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 25 million adults and children across the country were diagnosed with rhinitis, or hay fever, within the last 12 months, which may lead many to believe they’ve caught an early-season cold.....

Keep reading here: drugstorenews.com



As Heat Dries Land And Lake, Asthma Fears Rise In Imperial County

IMPERIAL COUNTY, CALIF. -- Imperial County, east of San Diego, has one of the worst childhood asthma problems in California.
And if you step outside, you can get an idea why. This is a desert, a hot, dry, dusty place. And parts of it are getting drier and dustier.....

Full news here: fronterasdesk.org



Wise fights off crippling asthma

Briana Wise’s tormentor is a mere 200 meters away, plainly visible across the flat expanse.
She does not flee.
Instead, at the sound of a gun, she barrels forward. There’s no hesitation in her gait, no fear encumbering her stride. Little more than 24 seconds later, as she knew they would, the pain and panic welcome her as she crosses a white line and tries to exhale. She can’t. She tries to inhale. Her lungs reject the offering. The weight on her chest won’t relent; it grows more burdensome with every step.....

Read full article at ncaa.com

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