Asthma 411 helps kids in school to breathe easier

FORT WORTH - Registered school nurse Andrea Smith is trained to recognize signs of asthma.
Coughing. Wheezing. Shortness of breath.
Smith, a nurse at Fort Worth’s Forest Oak Middle School, knows that an asthma episode involving a child who is struggling to breathe can turn serious quickly.
“Your adrenalin starts to run,” she said. “With asthma, the lungs can just shut down.”
Some asthma attacks result in an ambulance being called to the school. A child can be out sick for days.....

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Asthma : What to know and what to do

Do you or someone you love continue to have a dry hacking cough that seems it just won’t go away? Does it seem to get worse after laughing, physical activities, or crying? Is there frequent coughing, especially at night? 
All of these are symptoms of asthma, an inflammation and constriction of the breathing tubes in the lungs that affects 26 million Americans (and approximately 7 million are children). According to a leading organization in this field, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, your only symptom may be a dry, nonproductive cough; you may also experience difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, a tight feeling in the chest, or wheezing. These symptoms must be tended to – and as quickly as possible by seeing your physician.....

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How to Cope with Allergies & Asthma in 2017

In 2017, Live Science is bringing our readers a monthly series on personal health goals, with tips and tricks we've gathered from the many health experts we've interviewed. Each month, we'll focus on a different goal, and the goal for March is exercise. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to connect with other readers who are working toward these goals.....

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