As CO2 Emissions Rise, So Will Pollen Counts And Asthma Attacks

Climate change could cause pollen counts to more than double over the next 30 years, according to an ongoing Rutgers University study.
The research, presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology conference in November, tested how allergenic plants respond to conditions that mimic those of a warming world, including changing weather patterns and increases in temperature and carbon dioxide.....

Information at thinkprogress.org



Lakewood to host Easter party for asthma action stars

The Respiratory Therapy department at Lakewood Health System is calling for all asthma action stars to join them for an Easter party. It will be a fun and informative morning to learn about childhood asthma and respiratory issues......

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Schoolboy who died in fight had asthma, inquest hears

It was an embrace that captured the tragedy of Aaron Jones' death.
The mother of the 15-year-old finished giving evidence at the inquest into her son's death, when she wrapped her arms around the teenager who fought with him before he collapsed and died.....

Read full story at smh.com.au