Triggers Of Asthma Links

Controlling Asthma a Challenge in Children (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting nearly 9 million children in the United States. Although it has serious health consequences, many parents don't know how to keep their child's asthma under control.

'Back to School' tips for children with asthma and their parents (Midland Daily News)

    The American Lung Association offers parents a seven step checklist to ensure a safe and healthy school year for children who suffer from this sometimes debilitating disease.

Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist Category: Health News Created: 8/24/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2008

Asthma more prevalent in Puerto Ricans (The Oklahoman)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Taking a breath of air can be as easy as drinking from a cup, but imagine if you were reduced to breathing through a straw. That constriction is a reality for a growing number of Americans with breathing problems, especially for Hispanics. More than 10 percent of Floridians report having asthma, according to the Florida Health Department. For Puerto Ricans, the prevalence is ...

Fun learning for teens (The Camrose Canadian)

Submitted East Central Health Teens in central Alberta learned about asthma this summer, through a fun new activity using video conferencing technology. With a successful session held earlier this summer, a second session was planned for Aug. 18.