Kids asthma erupts when school year begins

Children with asthma are more likely to be admitted to hospital in September than any other month, figures showed Data shows that asthmatic pupils are facing major health dangers when schools open

A child using an inhaler for treatment of Asthma

A child using an inhaler for treatment of Asthma Source: Press Association

Every February, when the school year begins in Australia, the number of asthmatic kids that are hospitalized with breathing problems doubles. 

Pam Mahlis is an expert and asthma educator for school stuff. Every year, Pam is teaching Melbourne's Greek Community Schools how to face kid's asthma. She talks to SBS Greek Program and points out what parents and educators should be aware on kids' asthma. 

The website to the Asthma Foundation website along with the phone number in which listeners can call through to for further information: https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au. The phone number that you can call and ask about asthma is 1800 278 462 and the email: advice@asthma.org.au 

The information can be found on the home page of the website under resources or alternatively below is the direct link to the Greek information that can be found on the website: https://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/vic/about-asthma/resources/resources-in-other-languages

 


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