One in three Danish kids has asthma or allergies

A study of one million children in Denmark showed that while common ailments are widespread, they have slowed over the past decade.
A new study carried out at Copenhagen’s Rigshospitalet found that roughly a third of all Danish children have been treated for either asthma, eczema or allergies, public broadcaster DR reported.....

Read more here: thelocal.dk

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Nationwide Climate Change Initiative Targets COPD, Asthma

A statement released by the White House outlines an initiative to combat the health-related effects of climate change, with an emphasis on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is releasing an Adaptation in Action Report highlighting successful actions state and local leaders are taking to reduce the health impacts of climate change in New York City (NYC), San Francisco, ME, MN, AZ, MI, CA and NY. The CDC is also releasing a Health Care Facilities Toolkit illustrating best practices for promoting resilient health care infrastructure,” the Office of the Press Secretary announced.....

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This Device Warns Asthma Sufferers If They're About To Have An Attack

The Asthma Assist keeps track of dozens of triggers, making it easier for patients to know the places and things they should avoid.
Matt Fischer has suffered with asthma for much of his life—a condition that's not only physically threatening, but also emotionally exhausting. Asthmatics live in constant fear of "triggers" like mold, dust, or pollen, and learn to be hyper-aware of their environment.....

Read more here: fastcoexist.com