ASTHMA BRINGS KIDS TO HOSPITALS

New research from a University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (UH Rainbow) study found that children ages 1 to 3 years accounted for one-fifth of all emergency department (ED) visits caused by complications from asthma, representing the highest proportion of visits among asthma patients under age 21. In addition, 55 percent of all ED visits due to asthma occurred in boys, and fall months – September, October and November – had a relatively high proportion of visits compared to other times of the year. The research was presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference in Orlando.....

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Foil Fall Asthma

While the fall can bring beautiful fall foliage, sweaters, and warm drinks; for millions of asthma sufferers the lower temperatures can mean trouble with fall allergens and trigger symptoms from cold and flu season. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) know that there is no reason for you to put up with this and offer the following tips for survival:.....

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Mites, mold or dander likely asthma culprit

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have asthma. Lately my symptoms have been worse at night. Why is that?
DEAR READER: I put many questions to what I call the "grandmother test." My mother's mother did not have much education, but she was smart and had great common sense. Her answer to your question would have been: "There's something in your bedroom that's irritating your lungs." That's what I think, too.....

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