Don't Let Allergy and Asthma Triggers Ruin Your Child's Halloween
Common ingredients in candy and other treats could make the holiday dangerous for many kids

Halloween can be a frightful time of year for children with asthma and allergies. Candy and other treats are among the usual suspects, but costumes and makeup can also bring on allergy and asthma symptoms.
So be smart and consider these important tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the Food and Drug Administration about how to help your little ghost or goblin stay wheeze- and sneeze-free on Halloween.....

Read more here: consumerreports.org

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Homicide Ruled In Death Of Teen Who Had Asthma Attack Running From Shooting

BACK OF THE YARDS — The death of a 16-year-old girl who died from an asthma attack after running from a fatal block party shooting was a homicide, according to authorities.
Jessica Williams witnessed the July 28 shooting just after midnight in the 800 block of West 50th Place, where about 100 people were partying in the street.
As bullets began flying, Jessica, an incoming sophomore at Chicago Vocational Career Academy, tried to run away, but she suffered an asthma attack and collapsed nearby.....

Read more here: dnainfo.com

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Can Kids and Teens With Asthma Play Sports?

You might remember a time when kids with asthma were discouraged from playing sports and told to take it easy. That's no longer the case. Being active, working out, and playing sports not only help kids with asthma stay fit, maintain a healthy weight, and have fun but also can strengthen their breathing muscles and help the lungs work better.
For these reasons, your doctor may recommend exercise as part of your child's asthma treatment plan.....

Read more here: kidshealth.org