4 Things Schools Can Do to Reduce the Asthma Threat From Idling Cars

Lately, American schools have been pretty responsive to public health and safety threats facing children. Witness the rise of peanut butter bans or the dwindling number of vending machines in schools.....

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Winter babies have weaker lungs than those born in warmer months - raising the risk of asthma

-    Being born from November to January raises risk of breathing problems
-    Having an older mother or one who smokes also increases the risk
-    Winter babies may be exposed to more viruses or allergens in the womb
-    But having a pet as a child or an older sibling can strengthen the lungs 

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Could Asthma Increase Aortic Aneurysm Risk?

Patients who have asthma or have a history of taking anti-asthma medication are at a higher risk of developing or rupturing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), according to new research.
Because both asthma and AAA involve inflammation, researchers wanted to better understand whether the diseases are connected or impact each other in any way.....

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