Autumn mite trigger asthma
As the leaves fall, the dust mite population in your bedroom could well be on the rise. Research from Sydney’s Woolcock Institute of Medical Research shows that dust mite levels can increase 2-3 fold during late autumn, compared with summer levels.
According to National Asthma Council Australia director, Dr Janet Rimmer, a respiratory physician and allergist, […]
Exercise-induced asthma common
Exercise-induced asthma is a “very much underdiagnosed” malady, Dr. Max Testa told a caller during Saturday’s Deseret News/Intermountain Healthcare Hotline.”Every month we see people who are training, trying to qualify for a marathon or to climb a mountain. They think they’re not training properly. It turns out to be exercise-induced asthma.”
Testa, a sports medicine specialist […]
Asthma Camp Set For June 15-20
It offers activities and education for children with acute asthma.
“We need physicians and school nurses to help us identify the sickest kids, those who will benefit the most from attending asthma camp,” Scoby said. “We want kids whose experience at Texas Asthma Camp will make a real and positive difference in their lives,”
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