Bullying, asthma and food allergies: what can be done?

Victims of bullying feel powerless and vulnerable, which often produces devastating psychological consequences (severe depression or even suicide). Early identification of potential bullies and victims is critical for intervening effectively to stop the cycle of bullying and to prevent harmful or even fatal outcomes. Once a child or adolescent has been identified as being at risk for bullying or victimization, he or she should be referred to a mental health professional experienced in dealing with such problems.....

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This strip will tell if your kid has asthma

It may take a great deal of patience and time to confirm asthma when a child is rushed to a clinic with breathing complication or coughing fits for it involves taking an x-ray and then getting the toddler to breathe through a mouthpiece of a device. But a tiny strip can soon do that job saving valuable time and letting a physician begin treatment right away.
A team of researchers at VIT University has developed the strip that allows doctors to conduct a non-invasive breath test and get results within a matter of seconds. The white strip would turn blue when an asthmatic breathes over it. The strip, which has been tested in laboratories, will soon undergo clinical trials before it hits the market.....

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Don’t Get Spooked by Asthma, American Lung Association Shares Asthma Management Tips for Halloween
Simple Tips Can Help Children with Asthma Enjoy a Safe, Healthy Halloween

It's almost Halloween – a time for ghosts and ghouls and all things scary. But one thing that shouldn't be scary is your child's asthma. Traditional Halloween activities can be filled with unexpected triggers for asthma symptoms, but with tips from the American Lung Association you can avoid asthma symptoms.
"Halloween activities can be filled with asthma triggers that many parents wouldn't suspect, like masks or makeup," said Brian W. Christman, M.D., volunteer spokesperson for the American Lung Association. "With a little planning and simple precautions, there's no reason children with asthma can't have a fun and healthy Halloween. The key is to be aware of and avoid triggers, and to carry quick-relief medication".....

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