Monthly Newsletter from the Arizona Asthma Coalition |
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ADEQ Elevates Air Quality Awareness with Revamped Flag Program Focused on Arizona Communities Facing Air Quality Challenges
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced [in December] the launch of its enhanced Air Quality Flag Program, encouraging more organizations to join the program to help raise awareness about air quality in their communities.
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Interview with Andrew Arthur, MD on Asthma
KXCI Tucson
Listen to a recent interview with Arizona Asthma Coalition Board Chair Dr. Andrew Arthur, a board-certified Pediatrician and the Medical Director of Health On Tucson at El Rio Health In Tuscan, Arizona. Dr. Arthur has been on the University of Arizona faculty since 1992 and is currently a Clinical Lecturer of Pediatrics. He is also the Medical Director of the El Rio Health Asthma Program. |
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Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab NBC News
For many children diagnosed with asthma, pinpointing the particular nature of their case and finding appropriate treatment is far from simple.The lung disease, which affects more than 4.6 million children in the U.S., is often broken down into two categories. The first, known as “T2-high” asthma, is caused by inflammation from a particular type of immune system cell called T helper 2. Until recent years, it was assumed to be the most common form. |
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Millions of kids in Africa are likely suffering from asthma without getting treatment
University of Cincinnati
It's considered a silent epidemic, and it's sweeping countries in Africa. Researchers have found that millions of kids across the continent are likely suffering from asthma without receiving any treatment. A study shows that one in eight children in several African countries have asthma, and the vast majority are undiagnosed and therefore untreated. |
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Improving asthma care in children: revealing needs and bottlenecks through in-depth interviews
Nature
Asthma affects 7% of Dutch children and poses an increasing challenge, highlighting the need for effective paediatric asthma care. Achieving optimal asthma control is crucial given the potentially negative long-term effects of bad asthma control on lung development and quality of life in young children. The aim was to understand the challenges and requirements of existing asthma management practices in children. |
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Why Is My Asthma Worse in the Winter?
American Lung Association
Many people with asthma find they are affected by the seasons and changes in temperature. Cold weather in particular is a common asthma trigger because the cold, dry air can irritate the airways causing coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. When you have asthma, your airways are always a little swollen, but triggers can cause the swelling to increase and extra mucus to be produced, making it hard to breathe. Though winter brings its challenges, by being prepared you can learn to manage your symptoms and avoid triggers so you can enjoy this time of year. |
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Join the Arizona Asthma Coalition As a nonprofit partnership since 1996, AAC has worked together with concerned stakeholders including public health, environmental quality, managed care, education, individual physicians and nurses, hospitals, foundations, families and other colleagues. Become a member of the Arizona Asthma Coalition or renew your membership and help us continue this important work. Join or renew here |
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