Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ten Steps to a Safe School Year for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
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From American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
For millions of children with allergies and asthma, heading back-to-school with high levels of fall pollens and molds in the air and exposure to potential allergens and viruses in class can really take a toll. In fact, asthma, which can be triggered by allergies and respiratory illnesses, causes a 46 percent increase in emergency room visits among children during the season, and is the number one reason why students chronically miss school.
“The beginning of the school year is an exciting time for kids, but children with uncontrolled allergies and asthma can face health hazards,” says allergist James Sublett, MD, chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s (ACAAI) public relations committee. “An allergist can help your child avoid missing school by identifying potential allergy and asthma triggers and developing a treatment plan to keep symptoms in check.”
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