Summer 2018

• Cover Story: A Back to School Checklist for Asthma
  By Marilyn Walton, MHHS, RRT, AE-C, RPSGT
  It is important for students with asthma and their parents to work with their health care providers to develop an individualized, comprehensive asthma management plan that will help ensure a safe and productive school year.

• Female? Over 65? Got Asthma or Allergies? Listen Up
  By Eileen Censullo, MBA, RRT
  Women over the age of 65 face numerous barriers to good health. If you are in this age group, you may also struggle against poverty, which limits making good choices and getting preventative care. Poverty can lead to higher rates of asthma. It is important that you fully understand your triggers, symptoms, medication plan, and knowing when to call your doctor for help.

• How Bad Will the Upcoming Allergy Season Be?
  By Mike Shoemaker. MBA, RRT-NPS, AE-C
  You can be prepared to minimize your allergy symptoms by knowing your allergy forecast.

• News Bits
  Read the newest information about asthma and allergies from these studies appearing online.

Allergy & Asthma Health Staff

Marsha Cathcart
Editor

Thomas J. Kallstrom, RRT, FAARC
Managing Editor

Heather Willden
Graphic Artist

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