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Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways in the lungs. During an asthma attack, airways become inflamed, making it hard to breathe. Asthma attacks can be mild, moderate, or serious and even life threatening.

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Asthma Symptoms

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Is Your Asthma Under Control?

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Resources for Healthcare Professionals

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Asthma Capitals 

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Disparities in Asthma - updated 2021

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Detroit:  The Current Status of Asthma Burden - 2021 report

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Food Allergies affect 1 in 13 kids.  Any food can be a problem, but the biggest offenders are:

  • Peanuts 

  • Tree nuts

  • Eggs

  • Milk

  • Wheat

  • Soy

  • Fish

  • Shellfish

  • Sesame

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Food Allergy Info

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Food Allergy Guidelines - Michigan Dept. of Education

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Allergy Capitals 

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“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”


                                    â€• Albert Einstein

ASTHMA

With proper treatment for your asthma, you should be able to:

  • Stay active and symptom free (this includes exercising and playing sports)

  • Reduce or even prevent asthma symptoms

  • Maintain normal functioning

  • No missed school or work because of asthma

  • No or minimal need for emergency department visits or hospitalizations

  • Sleep through the night without having asthma symptoms

  • Have no or very few side effects from asthma medicines

  • Have normal or near normal lung function

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Trigger Checklist - Home

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Trigger Checklist - Childcare Center/School

More About ASTHMA

FOOD ALLERGIES

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