Asthma, Diabetes And Other Health Conditions Increase Flu Risks

(NAPSI)—The CDC urges the millions of Americans with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, stroke, or heart or lung disease to get a flu vaccine. A chronic health condition, even if it’s well managed, increases a person’s risk of serious illness from the flu. This could result in a sudden and costly trip to the hospital—or even death......

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Asthma, Allergy in Children Linked with ADHD Risk

According to a new study, boys with a history of allergy or asthma are at a higher risk of developing ADHD.
ADHD or Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder is characterized with the inability in paying attention, controlling behavior and being overtly active. The condition is rapidly increasing in the U.S., with one out of every ten children showing symptoms of ADHD. The condition can't be cured but can successfully be controlled......

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Father sets up Alex Curtis Memorial Trust in memory of son

A trust set up in memory of a teenager who died after a sudden asthma attack will hold support meetings every month to encourage parents and children to learn from one another.
Peter Curtis set up the Alex Curtis Memorial Trust, in memory of his son Alex, who died from an acute asthma attack at the age of 17, in February 2007.....

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