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Colds Could Make Trouble for Children with Asthma

Catching a cold may be more dangerous for children with asthma, since it could lead to an episode of difficult breathing.

Cold season may be particularly dangerous for children with asthma. Children are especially vulnerable to complications of asthma when they come down with upper respiratory tract infections.

Why Are Asthma Attacks More Common During Cold Season?

Researchers have long wondered why severe asthma attacks tend to peak at the same times each year. Texas investigators determined that when cold viruses are most prevalent in the population, asthma attacks worsen.

Taking Care of Children with Asthma:

Health professionals and parents will need to keep these data in mind when children with asthma start sniffling and sneezing. If asthma symptoms develop they might be treated aggressively and not get out of hand.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Feb. 8, 2016

 

 

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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