Asthma and Allergies in Children

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Listen Thursday, Apr. 5, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. in Health

Guest host: Jim Asendio

Experts are trying to figure out why more children are developing asthma and allergies, which often keep them from playing outside and can contribute to school absenteeism. We explore the known triggers, environmental conditions and disparities in treatment among children.

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Guests

Dr. Floyd Malveaux

Executive Director of the Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc.

Dr. David Rose

Deputy Director, Maternal and Primary Care Administration, DC Department of Health

Angel Waldron

Communications Manager, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

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