Asthma in Children

Close to 5 million children in the United States suffer from asthma, a chronic lung disease caused by inflammation of the airways. Cough, wheeze, retractions, and increased respiratory rate are common quantifiable signs of an asthma attack in children. Children younger than five are more frequently hospitalized than older asthma patients, about three times as often as children aged five to fifteen. Additionally, asthma is the leading cause of school absence of children attributed to a chronic condition.

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Asthma Treatment
Asthma medication and other treatment for children. Sandra Lovelace

Why Asthma's On the Rise and New Asthma Treatments
The percentage of children who have asthma has risen dramatically. David Silva

Allergies Can Benefit From Hepa Filters
What to avoid and how they can help allergies. Bianca Bartegi

Uncovering The Relationship Between Asthma And Allergies
Asthma can be triggered by allergies, as well as other causes. David Silva

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