There has been an alarming, almost epidemic, rise in the incidence of asthma in children. Why? It is most likely that environmental influences are triggering asthma in children that are genetically predisposed. At present, 9 million children in the U.S. have asthma.
A child that has a lingering cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, or repeated "bronchitis" should be evaluated for asthma. If diagnosed, proper treatment which includes education, trigger awareness, medication with its proper usage, and monitoring will allow a child to lead a normal, active life.
Natalia Festa Natalia, a competitive swimmer, was diagnosed with asthma at age 11 but, she didn't let that stop her from qualifying to compete at the USS Junior and Senior National Championships. At Junior Nati...
Believe it or not, when you have asthma, what is happening in the atmosphere and air on the OUTSIDE may effect what is happening to your airways INSIDE. Extreme humidity, high ozone levels, approaching storm fronts, sudden changes in temperature, high pollen or mold counts (any or all), etc, can worsen symptoms.
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There has been an alarming, almost epidemic, rise in the incidence of asthma in children. Why? It is most likely that environmental influences are triggering asthma in children that are genetically predisposed. At present, 9 million children in the U.S. have asthma.
Natalia Festa