Preterm birth ups risk of asthma and wheezing disorders

A new study has found that children who are born preterm have an increased risk developing asthma and wheezing disorders during childhood.
The research by Jasper Been, from the Maastricht University Medical Centre (Netherlands) and The University of Edinburgh (UK), and colleagues at Harvard Medical School (US) is a systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 unique studies that collectively involved approximately 1.5 million children.....

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Learn to control your child’s asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children.  San Bernardino County has one of the highest numbers of children diagnosed with asthma in California.
The winter season brings low temperatures and windy weather which increase asthma symptoms. Subsequently, this increases hospital emergency room visits and school absenteeism for children living with asthma. As a result of these uncontrolled asthma symptoms, parents/caregivers have to take time off from work to attend to these health emergencies.  This is the perfect time to improve your family’s health, particularly for children living with asthma. The Coordinated Asthma Referral and Education (CARE) Program can help by showing you daily skills to manage your child’s asthma.....

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Research seeks improved treatment for children with asthma

Thousands of children living with asthma in Chicago could benefit from a new multi-center study led by UI Health researchers.
The study, funded by a $4 million, three-year contract from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, is aimed at improving treatment for uncontrolled asthma in children.....

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