Winter 2008

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  Drumming for Asthma Awareness
  African drummer Kojo Bey of Connecticut works with respiratory therapist Gretchen May-Fendo to educate inner city youth about lung health and asthma.

• Green Means "Go!" at This Asthma Camp
  Camp Green Zone, an asthma day camp in York, PA, provides the information children need to cope with their asthma while navigating an active lifestyle.

• 10 Important Things You Should Know About the New Asthma Guidelines
  The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program’s Asthma Guidelines: Expert Panel Report III, an update of the asthma guidelines, can help you get the best asthma care possible.

• Understanding Mild Asthma
  Patients at any level of severity, even intermittent asthma, are at risk for a life-threatening exacerbation. This is especially true if you do not appropriately self-manage your asthma. Here are some things to keep in mind, according to Respiratory Therapist Thomas Kallstrom, BS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC

• Donated Nebulizers Make School Day Easier for Kids with Asthma
  This model program provides donated nebulizers for asthmatic children to use in school nurse’s offices in Anderson, IN.

• News Bits
  Read the latest news bits featured in AARC Times, the professional publication for respiratory therapists.

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