Asthma Allergies Links

Banner Health: Child obesity and asthma

With kids who already have asthma, being overweight or obese usually makes the asthma worse.

Allergies sticking around

If you think your allergies are worse this year than ever before, you may be right!

Damp house linked to kids' risk of nasal allergies

Children who live in damp, water-damaged homes may be more likely than other kids to develop nasal allergies, a new study suggests.

Sweet treats to fight asthma

Sales of ice cream in local stores this weekend will help area kids fight asthma. Cones for Kids is a new four-day program of The Lung Association. Taking part are Sweet Escape in Belleville, Dairy Queen in Trenton, Ivanhoe Cheese in Madoc and County Café and Wine Bar in Bloomfield.[...]

Parents Of Students With Asthma And Allergies, How Do You Know When Your Child Is Ready To Self-Medicate At School?

Students with asthma and allergies will pack more than just a lunchbox and bookbag when they start school this year: They'll be devising ways to keep their life-saving medications close at hand should they need them. No longer do they have to be locked up in the nurse's cabinet or the office. Laws passed in all 50 states now ensure students have the right to carry and use their asthma ...