Childhood Asthma News 2016: 5 Effective Ways to Manage Asthma During the New School Year
Asthma Shouldn't Be a Hindrance to Learning

It's the start of another school year and parents of kids with childhood asthma are rightfully concerned for their little ones.
Childhood asthma or simply asthma is a condition where the lungs and the airways become inflamed by certain triggers. It is not clear what causes the condition, but asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. In any case, an asthma attack can be worrying, but there are ways to manage it at school especially during the busy new school year.....

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Back-to-School With Allergies and Asthma: What To Know To Keep Your Child Healthy

Along with buying new shoes, backpacks and pencils, parents of children with allergies and asthma also need to consider their children’s special needs.
Dr. Gray Norris, MD, a physician at Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center, says parents don’t need to worry. However, parents do need to take some extra precautions to ensure their children remain happy and healthy as they return to school.....

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Vitamin D may help cut down asthma attacks

For anyone with asthma, preventing attacks of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath is a top priority.
Might vitamin D help?
This study
The researchers analyzed data from nine studies, involving 1,093 children and adults with asthma, most diagnosed with mild to moderate cases. The participants had been randomly assigned to take an oral vitamin D supplement (500 to 1,200 International Units) or a placebo daily, along with their usual asthma medication.....

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