For children, uncontrolled asthma symptoms often interfere with school, sleep and extracurricular activities. Asthma symptoms may also affect energy levels, concentration, peer relations and overall well being. Reports show that asthma prevalence increased by 75 percent from 1980 to 1994,1 with an alarming 160 percent in children under age 4. For children and adolescents age 5 to 16, the rate of asthma had jumped 72 percent during that same period.2 African-American children are particularly vulnerable to the disease. In fact, asthma is 26 percent more prevalent in black children than in white children.3 Asthma exacts an enormous economic toll, as well.
Uncontrolled asthma is unacceptable.
When children with asthma can rely on their families and health care professionals to recognize their symptoms and provide accurate diagnoses and optimum treatment, the symptoms of asthma nearly disappear. And that will be a victory for children and their families who are struggling with asthma. SafeMail is a free email service to warn consumers of faulty products and contaminated foods.