Saturday, August 22, 2015

Managing Asthma in Childcare and at School

There is a dramatic rise in the number of children rushed to hospital for their asthma in the autumn term. You can make sure your child isn’t one of them by acting now.
For thousands of Irish children with asthma, and their families, the back to school preparations involve a lot more than picking out a new pencil case and uniform.  Asthma is the leading cause of missed school days in the country, with children missing on average 10 days of school.....

Read more here: asthma.ie

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Allergy & Asthma Network Alerts Parents To Allergens and Asthma Triggers in School

With school season in full swing for most children across the country, school staff and parents are making sure that students’ learning environment is as safe and healthy as it can be, especially for those suffering from allergies and asthma.....

Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com

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USC Study Finds that Risk of Asthma and Nasal Allergy Varies by Genetic Ancestry in Hispanic Children

According to the US Census, the Hispanic or Latino population has experienced the fastest growth in the United States and account for more than half of the population growth between 2000 and 2010.  With such trend in population growth, there is a growing need to investigate causes of common health conditions in Hispanic children, who have diverse environmental, socioeconomic, cultural and ancestral backgrounds.....

Read more here: aspph.org

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