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Interactive Asthma Game for Children

webmaster — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:46:11 -0600

Wouldn't it be great if the children you serve who have asthma could learn to better manage their condition while having fun playing an interactive video game? We developed Quest for the Code as an interactive resource to help kids do just that, and the game is now available online for the first time! Featuring some of their favorite celebrities as asthma-villains, Quest for the Code will help kids and teens find out more about:

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Pollen Alert

Julia — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:56:52 -0500

Asthma can be triggered by high levels of pollen. With warmer temperatures, pollen blooms earlier each year. Click on the link to learn more about pollen that could have an effect on your lung health.

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Generic Albuterol Asthma Inhalers no longer available in USA after Dec 31, 2008

Julia — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:07:34 -0500

Asthma Inhalers are Changing!

After December 31, 2008 generic albuterol inhalers will not longer be available for sale in the United States. New replacement inhalers will be available.

Learn more!

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BREATHE LA ASTHMA LUNG POWER

Julia — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:33:47 -0500

BREATHE LA programs educate and empower children.

For children in school break winter and summer daycamp settings,
BREATHE LA Asthma Lung Power is an asthma awareness program that allows children, caregivers and family members to understand asthma.
Through fun exercises and family-friendly ‘homework' activities, the program empowers children and families to take charge of asthma as the best way to control it.
Asthma Lung Power encourages children to "use your courage" and REST:

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BREATHE LIFE NOW: BREATHE LA 2007 Annual Giving Brochure

msmith — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:43:03 -0600

Cover

Introduction

Programs & Services 1

Programs & Services 2

Programs & Services 3

Tobacco

My Father Died of an Asthma Attack

Julia — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:13:26 -0600

Tia shares her personal story. See the video.

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A 'peak flow meter' helps asthma patients prevent attacks and determine when to take medication.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:31:34 -0600

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Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, fatigue...can all be symptoms of asthma.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:29:37 -0600

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Drowsy during the day? Ask your doctor about Sleep Apnea, a disorder that causes sufferers to stop breathing during sleep.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:27:42 -0600

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Breast-feeding, avoiding furry pets and steering clear of cigarettes may prevent development of respiratory allergy in infants.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:20:21 -0600

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Teens with asthma often suffer depression and anxiety as well. Ask your doctor for help.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:17:24 -0600

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Teens with asthma experiment with smoking as often as other teens despite increased health risks.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:13:39 -0600

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A written asthma action plan can help improve personal asthma control.

Julia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:09:48 -0600

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Drink to easier breathing?

Julia — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:36:33 -0600

A recent study published in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy shows promise after subjects who drank soy isoflavins for four weeks showed improvement in ease of breathing. The reports suggests that drinking isoflavones may lead to reduced asthma severity.

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Asthma Lung Power

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:35:54 -0600

BREATHE LA programs educate and empower children.
For children in school break winter and summer daycamp settings, Lung Power is an asthma awareness program that allows children, caregivers and family members to understand asthma.

Through fun exercises and family-friendly â€˜homework' activities, the program empowers children and families to take charge of asthma as the best way to control it.

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Environment and Lung Health

Julia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:50:23 -0600

Environmental factors can affect those with lung diseases and respiratory conditions.

Lung irritation triggers

Air pollution

Pollen

Smoke from seasonal wildfires

Smoking

Exposure to second-hand smoke

In California, and in other warm and tropical locations, increased warmth leads to more blooming and this can make it even more difficult for COPD and Asthma patients to breathe.

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Infant Daycare May Lower Asthma Risk

Julia — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:37:06 -0600

If your child is in day care by the age of 3 months and you suffer from asthma, you may be protecting your child from developing asthma.
Researchers from the University of Arizona discovered that day care attendance equals lower levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE), which causes allergies and asthma to emerge in children.

Children who attend day care as infants, had their IgE levels at their lowest for the first three years of their lives.

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California Society of Respiratory Care

msmith — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:24:04 -0600

An affiliate of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), is a non-profit professional organization, whose mission is to represent and encourage excellence in the art and science of cardiopulmonary support.

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Health Resource: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

msmith — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:59:01 -0600

Information about asthma, allergies, food allergies and more.

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Health Resource: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

msmith — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:55:06 -0600

Find current pollen and mold spore levels.

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Health Resource: American Academy of Allergy and Immunology

msmith — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:50:37 -0600

This site offers information on an array of allergies including respiratory health.

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Health Resource: Allergy Alert

msmith — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:45:01 -0600

This site provides updated local and national allergy level 4-day forecasts.

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Close to 4.5 million Californians suffer from asthma, including 14% of all children under 18.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:02:06 -0500

Source: California Department of Health Services

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Asthma is the number one chronic cause of school absenteeism each year.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:01:05 -0500

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Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:59:29 -0500

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic lung disease caused by inflammation of the airways. When someone with asthma is exposed to certain "triggers," they may have an asthma attack. During attacks, symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and in extreme cases, even death. While there is no cure for asthma, most people can learn to control their asthma to lead full and active lives.

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Approximately 35 million Americans suffer from allergic reactions to airborne allergens such as pollen.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:25:31 -0500

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Allergies affect as many as 50 million Americans and is a leading cause of illness and disability in the United States.

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:24:48 -0500

Living With Asthma Project

Hay Fever and Allergies

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:23:06 -0500

What is hay fever?

35 million Americans suffer from hay fever, or Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Hay fever is an allergic reaction that can cause:

â€¢ Sneezing

â€¢ Runny nose

â€¢ Coughing

â€¢ Itchy eyes

â€¢ Asthma attacks

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Indoor Air Quality

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:16:39 -0500

Water condensing on windows can promote the growth of mold, a common asthma trigger.

General Statistics

Americans spend as much as 80-90% of their time indoors (1).

Did you know?

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Air Quality & Air Pollution

Julia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:12:50 -0500

What is air pollution?

Air pollution includes a number of harmful substances that can be found in the air. While some types of air pollution come from nature, most are man-made. When air pollution levels rise, it can cause a serious threat to both your health and the environment. The two most common forms of air pollution include:

Ozone

Ozone, also known as smog, which forms when hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides react with sunlight. Ozone is not released directly into the air - cars, factories and power plants produce chemicals that can create ozone.

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Simple preventive measures help keep you breathing

Julia — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:23:25 -0500

Breathe.

Sounds simple.

Not if you have an asthma attack.

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Sprays and Asthma

Julia — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:06:03 -0500

A study published by the American Thoracic Society in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, stated that household sprays like air fresheners, furniture sprays, and glass-cleaners cause one in seven adults to suffer from asthma.

Using spray cleaners just once a week can lead to an asthma attack. The more these sprays are used the more likely one will suffer from asthma.

This discovery can explain why countries like New Zealand, which despite high air quality, has high numbers of people with asthma.

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Guidelines to Asthma Control

Julia — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:02:11 -0500

New guidelines for controlling asthma have been published to help doctors treat their patients with asthma. More than 22 million Americans suffer from asthma.
Occurance of asthma attacks peak in autumn when students with asthma return to school after failing to follow medication regimes in summer. With lungs that have become sensitive and vulnerable to irritants in the air combined with increased exposure to on-campus viruses result in students' corresponding increase in asthma attacks.

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Interactive Asthma Game for Children

Julia — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:35:13 -0500

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Exercise Eases Kids' Asthma

Julia — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:46:44 -0500

Study Finds Benefits of Exercise for Kids with Asthma

The answer to improving breathing quality among 9 million children in America can be in exercising. A study published in the September issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise proved this by testing 38 children from ages 7 to 15, suffering from moderate to severe asthma. From those 38, a randomly selected group exercised for 90 minutes under supervision, and another group did not exercise at all.

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COPD: A Day and Night Approach to Asthma and Chronic Lung Disease Care

Julia — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:06:41 -0500

Friday, November 16, 2007
The Inn at Spanish Bay
Pebble Beach California

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Asthma Game Quest for the Code

Julia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:37:29 -0500

Quest for the Code - Asthma Game
Asthma management adventure for kids
and teens
http://asthma.starlightprograms.org/

Quest for the CodeÂ® combines asthma education with rich graphics, an
engaging storyline and the talent of eleven top celebrities to help
kids learn how to manage their asthma.

Quest for the Code helps kids and teens ages 7 to 15 find out more about:

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Teens and Asthma

Julia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:25:44 -0500

There are millions of teenagers with asthma. In California alone, nearly one-fifth, more than half a million teens reported having been diagnosed with asthma at some point in their lives. If you are a teen with asthma, you may already know a great deal about your asthma, but may still have a few questions that you need answered.

Q: Where does asthma come from?

A: Not all the answers are known, but several factors such as family health history, allergies, the environment, and air pollution can contribute to the development of asthma.

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Sports or exercise can trigger asthma symptoms. If you have asthma, be sure to carry your medication.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:09:28 -0500

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For adults, asthma is the fourth leading cause of work absenteeism.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:06:48 -0500

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Among children 5 to 17, asthma is the leading cause of school absence from illness.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:06:15 -0500

Living With Asthma Project

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children, affecting more than one child in 20.

Julia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:05:04 -0500

Research

Asthma Medication Can Save Your Life

Julia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:42:07 -0500

Breathe. Sounds simple. Not if you have an asthma attack.

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Air Filter Action Alert

Julia — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:00:41 -0500

The Air Resources Board will
consider adopting a regulation at its September 27th hearing that
will limit ozone emissions from air cleaning devices sold in California.
Some portable air cleaners intentionally emit ozone (also called â€œozone
generatorsâ€) and their manufacturers claim that your indoor air can smell like
the fresh air after a thunderstorm. However,
ozone is a serious air pollutant and a strong respiratory irritant, and should

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Asthma Books and Diaries

Julia — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:06:34 -0500

Pedipress is the nation's leading publisher of asthma education materials for patients and professionals with practical books and diaries recognized as the best in the nation for 25 years.

When guided by a competent physician, knowledgeable patients can use Pedipress materials to manage most asthma problems at home.

Pedipress books and diaries:

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Lung Disease Resources

webmaster — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:02:32 -0500

National Jewish Medical & Research Center
www.nationaljewish.org -- (800) 222-5864

MEDLINE plus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus

Alpha-1 Association
www.alpha1.org -- (800) 521-3025

Emphysema Foundation For Our Right to Survive (EFFORTS)
www.emphysema.net/index.html

The National Emphysema Foundation (NEF)
www.emphysemafoundation.org

Cancer Care
www.cancercare.org

Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis
www.coalitionforpf.org

COPD International
www.copd-international.com

Chronic Lung Disease Resource â€“ Cheshire Medical Center

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Asthma Resources

webmaster — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:59:00 -0500

Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
www.aanma.org -- (800) 878-4403
AANMA is a national nonprofit network of families whose desire is to overcome, not cope with, allergies and asthma. Their website offers information on medications, childcare and school, and allergies, and offers an extensive list of asthma and allergy resources.

Allies Against Asthma
www.asthma.umich.edu
Allies Against Asthma Resource and is a centralized system for sharing information about tools and materials that may be useful to coalitions and community programs addressing asthma.

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Together Rx Access Program

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:18:18 -0500

Many Americans, particularly the millions of people without health insurance, are concerned about their healthcare costs. We have joined together to provide immediate help while policymakers and key opinion leaders work to resolve the larger issue of health coverage for the uninsured. We're committed to being part of the solution and believe the Together Rx Access Program is a step in that direction.

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National Asthma Guidelines Updated

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:21:26 -0500

New Approaches for Monitoring Asthma Control, Expanded Recommendations for Children:

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Managing Asthma in Youth

webmaster — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:41:55 -0500

The goal for therapy is to control asthma by (Evidence A):
â€” Reducing impairment
â™¦ Prevent chronic and troublesome symptoms (e.g., coughing or breathlessness in the daytime, in the night, or after exertion)
â™¦ Require infrequent use (â‰¤2 days a week) of SABA for quick relief of symptoms
â™¦ Maintain (near) normal pulmonary function
â™¦ Maintain normal activity levels (including exercise and other physical activity and attendance at work or school)
â™¦ Meet patients' and families' expectations of and satisfaction with asthma care
â€” Reducing risk

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