It's official: Traffic pollution can cause asthma in children

Researchers in Europe have confirmed scientifically what parents in traffic-congested Southern California have known anecdotally for years: Poor air quality associated with busy roads can cause asthma in children.....

Information at latimes.com



Affordable Healthcare Key to Helping Latinos Struggling with Asthma, Experts Say

More than 8 percent of the U.S. Latino population suffers from asthma — and the number continues to grow.
According to the American Lung Association, over 3 million Hispanics suffer from the debilitating condition. And even though it is a very treatable one, the biggest hurdle for Latinos with asthma to overcome is getting access to necessary treatment.....


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Oakland: Strict guidelines for taking kids with asthma on fieldstrips, but how many teachers actually know them?

To protect students with asthma while on fieldstrips, the Oakland Unified School District adopted strict guidelines.
But many teachers aren't aware of the rules.
In a survey of 32 teachers at Fremont High School, 87 percent said that they did not know the Oakland Unified School District requirements for taking a student with asthma on a field trip. About one in three teachers responded that they did not know if they had ever taken a student with asthma on a field trip.....

Read more: insidebayarea.com