Transplanted from Springfield, Kellogg family leads fight against asthma

SPRINGFIELD – The Kellogg name is endemic to Western Massachusetts, but five of its card-carrying members can't live there.
"It was a big sacrifice on many levels to relocate to North Carolina,'' said Laura Kellogg, whose family with three children was literally driven from the region by poor air quality.....

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Illinois Schools Make Asthma And Allergy Honor Roll

As Illinois children return to class this month, parents can be assured their children are learning in some of the best schools nationally for asthma and allergy protection.
For the first time, Illinois was named to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's Honor Roll, along with 12 other states and Washington, D.C.....

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The American Lung Association offers asthma refreshers

For the close to 7 million children living with asthma, gearing up for another school year involves much more than picking out a new pencil case and backpack. Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under the age of 15 and one of the main reasons that students miss school due to illness, with more than 10 million lost school days every year. With better asthma management, children are able to feel healthy and safe, and are ready to learn!.....

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