The cleaner your home, the greater your chances for asthma
Your immune system isn’t as strong as it could be

When we were kids, we barely spent any time inside. If the sun was shining, we were out playing… and most likely getting pretty dirty.
Nowadays, kids are sitting inside their air-conditioned homes… eyes glued to their phones… their pale skin soaked in hand sanitizers. They’re being treated with “kid gloves” — and nearly every inch of them is under some kind of protective covering.
Their immune systems haven’t had anything to fight — probably ever — so they don’t know WHAT to do if they ever do encounter something that might cause an infection (or even just a little irritation).....

Read more here: nutritionandhealing.com

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Are sleep apnea and asthma linked to keratoconus?

An analysis of insurance data suggests keratoconus might be linked to sleep apnea and asthma, among other known connections.
The eye disorder causes the cornea to become thin and cone-shaped and can result in extreme decreased vision and increased sensitivity to glare and light. If keratoconus becomes too severe to correct and corneal perforation is at risk, corneal transplant becomes necessary.....

Read more here: aoa.org

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Asthma attacks peak when kids go back to school

WATERLOO REGION — Going back to school can be an especially tough time for students with asthma.
September is when asthma flare-ups peak, sending thousands of schoolchildren to emergency departments in the weeks after school begins.
Upwards of a quarter of children's hospital admissions for asthma in Canada occur in September.....

Read more here: therecord.com