Living with Asthma

Asthma affects one in 11 children and one in 12 adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Asthma rates are on the rise, but experts aren’t sure why, and some question how much of the increased prevalence is due to more frequent diagnosis of asthma rather than a greater number of people who have the disease.....

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What’s causing the spike in asthma rates?

This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to finalize new regulations tightening air quality standards for major pollutants like ozone. One of the main reasons why the EPA says we need these new rules is to reduce the number of cases of asthma. But are air pollution and asthma linked?.....

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Outdoor events may trigger asthma, hay fever

Up to 80% of people with asthma in Ireland also suffer with hay fever and those affected by both conditions are being urged to become aware of their triggers while attending any outdoor events this summer.....

Read more here: irishhealth.com