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EurekAlert! - Dec 14 3:15 AM

Exposure to traffic pollution may increase respiratory problems and reduce lung volumes in children with asthma, according to researchers who studied the effects of road and traffic density on children’s lung function and respiratory symptoms in the border town of Ciudad Juarez in Mexico.
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HealthDay via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 5:59 AM

FRIDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) — Children with asthma who are exposed to traffic pollution are at increased risk for respiratory problems and reduced lung volumes, says a study that looked at children in the Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez, a crossing point into the United States.
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Medical News Today - Dec 10 5:08 AM

Real or fake? It’s a question that most families ponder as we hurtle towards Christmas, but the National Asthma Council Australia is warning the two million plus Aussies with asthma to make a careful choice, as both options could trigger asthma symptoms. [click link for full article]
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The Morning News - Dec 11 12:59 AM

The number of children with asthma continues to rise; it is now considered the most common cause of childhood hospitalization and school absences — an estimated 14 million lost school days. With the arrival of winter, the estimated 6 million children who suffer from asthma face numerous triggers of the disease.
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KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News - Jul 11 5:00 PM

Your child’s asthma shouldn’t stop you from planning a family vacation, sending your child to stay with friends for a week, or signing your child up for sleepover camp. With some careful preparation and communication, you and your child should be able to enjoy all the benefits of life away from home.