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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American researchers say that a 'green' fuel used for school buses may make asthma symptoms worse. The fuel--made from corn, sugarcane, and... Read more »
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The cold temperatures and dry air of winter can make the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma worse, experts say, but that doesn't mean people who... Read more »