Asthma Awareness Month Facts

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – It is baffling to consider that a lifelong chronic disease that affects 22.6 million Americans still needs the entire month of May to proclaim, “Hey, don’t forget about me, I’m the reason you are having trouble breathing!” You would think that in this age of instant messaging, viral videos, flash mobs, and phenomenally successful online awareness campaigns like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, that every single person on the planet would have already been exposed to the facts about asthma. But sadly, such is not the case.....

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Community-Based Programs are Key to Addressing Asthma Triggers

Did you know that May is Asthma Awareness Month? If you or a family member are among the nearly 23 million Americans who are affected by this chronic respiratory disease, you probably already knew. Each year, in May, we increase our public awareness efforts, further strengthen our partnerships with community–based asthma organizations, and recognize exceptional asthma programs.....

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20 struggles only people with asthma will understand
It’s not easy being wheezy.

It’s World Asthma Day and a good time to spare a thought for the huge numbers of people who suffer from the common chronic condition.
1. Constantly being on the hunt for your inhaler.....

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