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|Articles|October 9, 2018
The September Asthma Epidemic: How to Prevent Fall Asthma Episodes
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3 factors that contribute to fall asthma exacerbations - and what you can do to prevent them.
Pediatricians are in an ideal position to help mitigate and prevent asthma exacerbations that typically increase during the back-to-school season. Learn how to identify at-risk patients, order appropriate testing, and provide education and counseling to children and their families in this online supplement.
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