Unlocking the Asthma-Allergy Connection

Why Getting Tested Can Lead to Better Breathing

(May 7, 2015)— Asthma basics promo Spring is in the air! For people with asthma, the warmer weather can mean trouble. As the pollen count rises and mold spores increase, so do the chances of breathing problems. All that wheezing and sneezing caused by the springtime growing season can dramatically increase the onset of asthma symptoms and make life unpleasant for people with asthma.....

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Learn asthma triggers to prevent attacks, maintain health

One in 10 kids in America suffers from asthma, and communities of color and low-income families are disproportionately impacted. During Asthma Awareness Month, EPA recognizes leading asthma management programs  for comprehensive, in-home interventions and innovative asthma education to improve the lives of people with asthma in underserved communities.....

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Women more likely to be hospitalized following emergency asthma treatment

A recent study points out that women are 60% more likely than men to need hospitalization after seeking emergency treatment due to an asthma attack. Researchers believe that female hormones and difference in health behavior could explain this. This was published in the May 5 issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.....

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