Washington Wildfires Gave This Sea Otter Asthma, So Now She Has to Use Inhaler

Thick smoke hung over large swaths of Washington this summer, as unusually dry weather turned forests into kindling for wildfires that burned in the north of the state. The fires made for terrible air quality, which has now claimed its first known otter victim. Her name is Mishka. She is very cute.....

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Schoolkids can thrive with chronic conditions like asthma

Backpack: check. Books and binder: check. Homework: check. Lunch: check… Hopefully by now, you've got the "get ready for a school day routine" down pat – at least most of the time.
However, some parents have another item or two on their mental checklist that helps to make sure their children are well prepared for a good day at school. Here are some of them: Rescue inhaler: check. Blood sugar meter: check. Insulin and syringes: check. EpiPen: check. Gluten-free treat: check. Nut-free snack: check.....

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Essential Oils for Asthma

Asthma is a disease that inflames the walls of passageways that supply air to the lungs. Inflamed airways are sensitive and complicate breathing. Common asthma symptoms include breathing problems, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest.....

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