October is Children’s Health Month
October is National Child Health Month. In October and throughout the year, Breathe DC encourages our partners, supporters, and community members to help parents, teachers, and health providers...
View Article‘A tale of two cities’: Confronting D.C.’s asthma problem
The District of Columbia has one of the highest rates of pediatric asthma in the country, and among the highest rates of children who are hospitalized because of an asthma attack. Behind these...
View ArticleTaking Asthma to School
Asthma is a leading chronic condition that causes students to miss school, which can have a direct effect on their academic success. Addressing asthma management in school can help to establish an...
View ArticleFlu shot especially important for those with asthma
Getting a flu shot is important for everyone, but it is very important for those with asthma because the flu can make asthma symptoms worse, U.S. officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and...
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