As school begins, holiday is over from asthma, allergy medications

August 10, 2010

As the first day of school draws near, start ramping up the administration of your child’s asthma and allergy medications and be sure to refill prescriptions or seek new ones, an asthma and immunology specialist from The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio advises.



RAHC celebrates Asthma Awareness Month; EPA sponsors training

May 2, 2006

In the United States alone, 6.2 million children suffer from asthma, which accounts for one-third of all pediatric emergency room visits. Asthma is the fourth-most-common reason for pediatric physician office visits, and is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism.