ERIC Number: EJ646374
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0734-7219
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Asthma: Not Just a Childhood Condition.
Strauss, Kandra
NEA Today, v20 n6 p33 Mar 2002
Asthma has grown to epidemic proportions among school-age children, and nearly 10 million U.S. adults suffer from it. This paper describes asthma and its triggers and explains how to take measures to manage asthma symptoms within the school (e.g., dusting regularly and keeping medications available). A sidebar presents tips on controlling asthma symptoms. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Asthma, Chronic Illness, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Students, Teachers
NEA, 1201 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036-3290.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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