The Link Between Asthma and Rhinitis, Other Respiratory Allergies in Children

PURE Solutions indicates that children suffering from asthma are significantly more susceptible to rhinitis, another allergic respiratory condition. Early detection and management of rhinitis could help children to better cope with their asthma symptoms......

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Childhood Asthma And Autism Linked To Air Pollution: Children And Fetuses Among The Most Vulnerable

Children and fetuses are among the most vulnerable to increasing levels of air pollution, which may be linked to asthma, decreased lung function, and even autism.
A new study has found that over two million deaths occur each year as a direct result of air pollution. Just last year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a report that estimated the number of premature deaths from exposure to particulate matter (PM) is likely to more than double to 3.6 million in 2050, mostly in China and India......

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Kids with asthma should be heard

Children, not their parents, should do most of the talking about their asthma symptoms when seeing an allergist, according to a new study.
Researchers looked at about 80 children with asthma and their parents. Although parents can provide useful information, it's important for allergists to ask both parents and children about symptoms, activity limitations and use of medications to better understand and treat the child's asthma, the researchers found.....

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