Iowa Schools Fall Short for Children with Asthma

(KMAland) -- As students across Iowa try to make the grade upon their return to class, new research shows schools in the state are falling short of the honor roll when it comes to protecting children with asthma or allergies.
A study from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America finds that Iowa only meets 16 of 23 core policy standards.....

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Long, dry, smoky Sask. summer leaves people with asthma, allergies suffering

People who suffer from allergies, asthma or both are paying the price for a long, dry and sometimes smoky summer.
This week, Environment Canada issued special air-quality statements covering parts of southwest and central Saskatchewan due to smoke drifting north from forest fires in the U.S. The smoke can irritate your eyes and throat, and possibly cause shortness of breath.....

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New Study Shows How Social Factors Affect Chance of Contracting Asthma

Children get affected by respiratory problems such as asthma all over the world, no matter where they live and regardless to their financial situations. However, the belief that living in crowded urban neighborhoods may increase the risk of contracting asthma has been around for some time. In this light, a new study has been recently published on how social factors affect the chance of contracting asthma.....

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