Volcano emissions linked to increases in asthma attacks

A new study from the active volcano Kilauea, which is on the big island of Hawaii, reports that people -- especially children -- with asthma are at greater risk of having serious asthma attacks if they live in a community with high levels of the volcanic gas sulfur dioxide (SO2) than if they live upwind of the volcano.
Volcanoes can emit SO2 and other airborne chemicals while erupting, and human sources of SO2, like coal plants, are reputed triggers of asthma attacks.....

Read more here: sciencedaily.com

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Hull's homeless are to be given asthma inhalers in time for winter

Two Hull charities are uniting to make sure the city's homeless have access to inhalers.
They want to make sure those sleeping rough have access to medicine they need, especially as the risk of an asthma attack can increase in cold weather.
Andrew Smith of Hull's Homeless Community Project says everyone should be entitled to the same level of care, regardless of who they are:.....

Read more here: kcfm.co.uk

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Getting Your Child To Comply With Asthma Treatments

From forgetting an inhaler to understanding when to use it, there are many reasons children may not comply with their asthma care plan – and it could be affecting the health and quality of their lives. Asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalizations in children, according to the CDC.
To improve compliance, educators have been focusing on materials that are more engaging, especially for younger children. Booster Shot Comics has created a library of child-friendly videos, comic strips, and trading cards.....

Read more here: akronchildrens.org