Health Line – Gigen Mammoser
“It’s cold outside, which means it can be difficult to get anyone, let alone kids, up off the couch to exercise. And if your child has asthma that can present concerns. In the United States, asthma affects 1 in 11 children, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). And a cold, dry winter can make these youngsters even more susceptible to the condition. Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways — or bronchial tubes — inside the lungs. What can be problematic for children with asthma is how exercise, or any kind of strenuous activity — games of tag or school soccer matches — can affect the disease.”(more)