Flu and People with Asthma

What is Asthma?
Asthma is a lung disease that is caused by chronic inflammation of the airways. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children, but adults can have asthma, too. Asthma attacks occur when the lung airways become swollen and tighten due to airway inflammation. Asthma attacks can be caused by “triggers” such as airway infections, allergy particles, chemical irritants, and air pollution. During an attack, people with asthma experience symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. Often, asthma attacks can be prevented by limiting one’s exposure to triggers and by properly using asthma medications.....

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Local mom raises awareness after losing her daughter to asthma

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR)-- The loss of a child is a terrible thing, but imagine using the pain of that loss to fuel the drive to educate others in hopes no other parent has to go through it. That's what Tamica Fricks is doing after losing her daughter Kendel Sherman to Entrovirus 69. An Entrovirus is what you may be experiencing when you have a summer cold, but combined with Sherman's asthma it made it impossible for her to breathe taking her life.....

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Treating Asthma at School

It is important to tell your child’s teachers and other school staff about his or her asthma. That way, they can help your child if symptoms get worse or if he or she has an asthma attack while at school.
Plan a meeting
Call the school to plan a meeting with teachers and other staff. At the meeting, talk about the following:
-    Your child’s asthma attacks. Tell the group how your child deals with worsening symptoms and asthma attacks when they happen.
-    Your child’s early symptoms. These might be wheezing, coughing, or sneezing.....

Read more here: fairview.org