Holiday decor can aggravate asthma
Simple steps can minimize the impact of trees, fireplaces and more.

Many families have begun to decorate their homes for the holidays. And while this is a time of trees, ornaments and lights for many people, for a child with asthma it can translate into discomfort and even danger.
Air quality in general takes a big nosedive in many homes during December. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 6.3 million children in the U.S. have asthma, causing close to 2 million emergency room visits each year.
In light of these numbers, thinking about air quality seems mandatory.....

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Victorians affected by thunderstorms again

Paramedics have responded to several dozen calls from people with breathing problems as Victorians braced for another thunderstorm asthma event.
Temperatures peaked at 37C in Kyabram on Sunday, reaching 32C in Melbourne before a band of storms rolled across the state.
The high temperatures and windy conditions had authorities worried that it could bring a repeat of thunderstorm asthma attacks, two weeks after a freak storm hit Melbourne, killing eight people.....

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Family strive to bring 'storm asthma' victim back to NZ

The daughter of a New Zealand man who died from thunderstorm asthma in Melbourne says she just wants to bring her father's body home.
Last week hospitals were overwhelmed when a cool change and storm caused respiratory problems for thousands of people, with more than 8500 attending emergency departments.
Eight people died as a result of respiratory problems, including former Wellington man Sam Lau, who was 49.....

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