May 22, 2013

Good Health Begins at Home

Beth Bingham | Tags: Asthma Awareness Month, healthy housing, breathe easy

A child’s health can affect his or her ability to succeed in the classroom. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 14 million school days are missed annually due to asthma-related illnesses; making it the number one reason children miss school. Although Asthma Awareness Month is observed throughout May, to truly combat... Read More

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May 20, 2013

Helpful websites on and about all things asthma

Phallan K. Davis | Tags: Asthma Awareness Month, healthy housing, breathe easy

Thank you for continuing to check in during Asthma Awareness Month to learn how to create asthma-friendly environments. For more information on asthma management, please sure to visit any of the sites listed below. As always, please visit the GHHI blog regularly for the latest healthy housing updates. Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.... Read More

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May 16, 2013

Ask the Experts: Asthma Awareness Month Edition

Bashirah Moore | Tags: Asthma Awareness Month, healthy housing, breathe easy

Question: “How can I keep pollen from increasing the severity of my child’s asthma symptoms?” Answer: During the spring, pollen can pose a threat to many individuals with asthma or other respiratory conditions.  There are several ways to decrease your child’s exposure to pollen. Make sure your child takes her/... Read More

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May 9, 2013

My Life as an Asthma Mom

Andrea Jensen | Tags: Asthma Awareness Month, healthy housing, breathe easy

Did you know that there are things in your home that can make your asthma worse? I learned this the hard way when my second son was admitted to the hospital twice within a month. He was diagnosed with asthma and hospitalized for three days the first time.  However, the second time he wasn't responding to traditional treatment. In fact... Read More

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May 5, 2013

10 Steps to Make Your Home Asthma Friendly

Phallan K. Davis | Tags: healthy housing, Asthma Awareness Month, breathe easy

Ok, it’s time to clear the air…of asthma triggers. Our friends at the Environmental Protection Agency offer a handy one-pager with 10 steps to ensure that your home is asthma friendly. It is available for download here. Below are just a few of the tips. Good night, little mite! Dust mites are also triggers for asthma. For mite... Read More

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