Consider these statistics about asthma in the U.S.: 6.2 million children suffer from asthma one third of all pediatric emergency room visits are related to asthma asthma is the fourth most common reason for pediatric physician office visits it is one of the leading causes of school 20 million Americans living with asthma (Statistics provided by the Environmental Protection Agency: 2006)

May 1, 2006
Spring. . .May flowers. . .Allergies. This time of year brings out some of the best in nature, and, for asthma and allergy sufferers, some of the worst.

So May is the perfect time to bring focus to asthma and allergies, as it is named Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Rallies on Capitol Hill and educational programs in local community hospitals punctuate the month. World Asthma Day has been declared around the globe.

May is the perfect time to get informed, get educated, and get control of your allergy and asthma symptoms. And LungHealthOnline.com is the perfect place to start. Tap into our asthma resources and gain understanding of your health issues. These resources have been written by respiratory therapists, lung health experts who work directly with patients who have lung problems.

Understanding Asthma

Living with Asthma

Dealing with Allergies