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Managing Your Child's Asthma

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 7.1 million children in the U.S.
who have asthma. Asthma is the most common health condition among young children and is the single largest contributor to preventable hospital admissions among children.
    There is no cure for asthma, but effective management of the condition is essential and can prevent trips to the emergency room and reduce medical costs.
    Learn about asthma, its physiological effects, what medications are available and how they are used and strategies to reduce symptoms and thwart asthma
attacks. Review of the physicians care plan and peak flow meter usage will also be covered. Free peak flow meters.

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