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    Asthma flares are worse during high heat, humidity days

    (HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-09-29
    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.  Read full story >
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