New School Policy Guide to Help Manage Children's Asthma Issued

NASBE Issue New School Asthma Policy Guide
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A new policy guide recommending the development of school asthma programs to help students manage their condition and respond to their educational needs has been published by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Other suggested polices to support children with asthma include promoting awareness among educators and addressing the school environment to minimize the triggers that can cause an asthma attack.

Asthma and Allergy Sufferers Need to be on High Alert While Traveling

Taking Appropriate Precautions while Travelling
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2005--Before you pack your bags this summer, make sure to equip yourself against potential risks that may cause allergies and asthma. During a vacation it is common to spend more time outside. Asthma and allergy sufferers need to be aware of the potential risks that lurk outside, such as tree and plant pollen, insects and smoke.

Asthmatics Naturally Deficient in Antiviral Immunity

Treatments for Asthma
Asthmatics produce lower levels of a type of immune cell protein needed to fight off infection from colds and other viruses, scientists have discovered.

The finding reported in the latest issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine, helps to explain why asthmatics are more susceptible to respiratory virus infections: the cause of the vast majority of acute asthma attacks in both adults and children.