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Asthma And The Heat
More kids show up in the emergency room with asthma flares when the weather changes dramatically, a new study has found. Researchers say humidity that rose more than 10 percent, or a temperature that rose more than 10 degrees increases asthma symptoms. Experts say that parents and health professionals should keep in mind that these weather changes may seriously worsen children's symptoms.
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Asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchial asthma; Exercise-induced asthma Prevention You can reduce asthma symptoms by avoiding known triggers and substances that... Read more »
Asthma and Allergy Foundation State Honor Roll Summary
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