People with asthma or breathing problems need to stay indoors
LAPWAI, ID – The thick smoke from the wildfires has settled in the LC Valley and surrounding areas.
And some locals say they are having a hard time breathing. KLEW News Reporter Suzette Reynoso shares some ways to stay safe.
Stelly Penney lives in Kamiah. She hasn’t had an asthma attack since she was a child. But the thick smoke is making it hard for her to breathe.....
Read more here: klewtv.com
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Asthma hospital admissions set to jump
The number of emergency hospital admissions involving children with asthma is expected to jump in September.
According to the Asthma Society of Ireland (ASI), the most recent figures available show that in 2013, hospital admissions for children aged between five and nine years jumped from 10 in August to 88 in September - an increases of 780%.....
Read more here: irishhealth.com
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Spring allergies trigger asthma, eczema and hayfever
When spring blossom begins, GPs see an increase in patients needing help with allergies brought on by airborne allergens that can trigger an allergic response.
Allergies can trigger asthma, a condition that should never be under-estimated. Those who suffer the effects of asthma, eczema or hayfever should talk to their doctor about the most suitable treatment. In some cases a preventative approach may be necessary to lessen the chance of a more serious response to an allergy trigger.....
Read more here: activemedicalcentre.com.au
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