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Lung Power is BREATHE LA Asthma Control Program

Asthma Lung PowerAsthma Lung Power is BREATHE LA Asthma Management Program provided to school children in day camp settings in Los Angeles County.
Materials are available in five languages:
English
Armenian
Chinese
Korean
Spanish
BREATHE LA Asthma Lung Power is designed to empower children and their families manage asthma effectively.

Support Lung Power with a donation to ensure these brochures are available to diverse communities in Los Angeles County.

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Posted July 30th, 2008

BREATHE LA ASTHMA LUNG POWER

Children in Los Angeles County are experiencing epidemic levels of asthma. Air quality and climate contribute to asthma and can trigger asthma attacks.

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BREATHE LA Lung Power Asthma Control Program makes a difference, even for young children with asthma like this recent Lung Power Asthma Camper.


Find out how Lung Power can serve your after school, in-school, or youth program. Materials are available in five languages.

 

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Posted July 31st, 2008

My Father Died of an Asthma Attack

Tia shares her personal story. See the video.

Learn more about Asthma. 

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Posted February 8th, 2008

Asthma is not an emotional illness.

While strong emotions can trigger asthma that is already present, and relaxation can help in an asthma flare-up; stressdoes not cause asthma.

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Posted August 20th, 2007

Asthma

What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease caused by inflammation of the airways. When someone with asthma is exposed to certain “triggers,” they may have an asthma attack. During attacks, symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and in extreme cases, even death. While there is no cure for asthma, most people can learn to control their asthma to lead full and active lives.

How Do You Develop Asthma?
There is no single cause for asthma. Yet, studies have shown that a number of factors may make a person more likely to get asthma. This includes:

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Posted August 20th, 2007
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