Northgate High mourns death of student to apparent asthma attack

This is so sad.

The Contra Costa Times today just has a page 3 photo of students at Walnut Creek’s Northgate High laying flowers and signs commemorating the death of Michael Gaines, 16. The Times says Gaines died from an apparent asthma attack earlier in the week.

What a thing to have happen to these kids so close to the end of the year, or at any time. What a tragedy for his family.

Most people don’t think of asthma as being deadly, but it is. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 11 people in the United States die every day from asthma. My husband has asthma, and earlier in our marriage we had a close call, in which he had to be admitted to the hospital. Also, a few times, he has had to go to the emergency room for “breathing treatments.”

Asthma is:

“Characterized by inflammation of the air passages resulting in the temporary narrowing of the airways that transport air from the nose and mouth to the lungs. Asthma symptoms can be caused by allergens or irritants that are inhaled into the lungs, resulting in inflamed, clogged and constricted airways. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing tightness in the chest. In severe cases, asthma can be deadly.”

“There is no cure for asthma, but asthma can be managed with proper prevention and treatment.”

Other facts about asthma

–More Americans than ever before say they are suffering from asthma. It is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases.

–And every day, 1,000 people are admitted to the hospital, 5,000 people visit the emergency room, 30,000 people have an asthma attack, and 40,000 people miss school or work.

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Back Attack - mold allergies

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Mold allergies can be a constant source of complaints. While seasonal allergies, seasonal break, and animals or food allergies, which can be avoided interfere physically mold allergies suffer 24 / 7 is because mold is all around us all the time, in and out every day, rain or shine.

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Individuals allergic to molds tend to their worst symptoms of the summer season. But mold spores and allergens are releasedthe hot air or cold weather, wet or dry. In addition, mold can colonize and grow almost anywhere, so no safe place for the allergy.

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On the positive side -. There are thousands of types of forms and only a few that trigger allergies These are usually the guys that live in damp, mold on the outside as the wet leaves and grass clippings or decaying plants and trees. Allergenic humidity forms of naturegrow in the laundry room, bathroom, kitchen, basement, attic or where moisture collects.

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Symptoms of mold allergies are similar to those of all other allergies - skin irritation, chronic runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy, watery eyes. A doctor can determine a simple skin test to see if you are allergic to mold. Once diagnosed, a plan for the treatment of common symptoms and prevention of further events can be developed.

The symptoms can be treatedOver-the-counter medications such as antihistamines, nasal sprays and nasal drops. Look for a strong reaction, consult your doctor. You can give the strength of certain prescription drugs that do the trick.

The next thing you need to do is to eliminate or reduce all sources of mold allergens in the home. Here are some tips:

Must ensure that the house is well ventilated and have worked in every bathroom fans.

Use a central air conditioner second, ifpossible. Install an air-High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) in the central air conditioning. This prevents the spread of mold spores throughout the house.

3 If you have carpeting in all rooms, which can be wet, as the kitchen, bathroom or basement, then remove. The carpet is the host for the mold and you are better off without him if they are slightly damp.

Because mold can build up the fourth very quickly, bathrooms and kitchens must be cleanedfrequently.

5 Use a dehumidifier to reduce humidity in your home. If you do not have a dehumidifier, increase in temperature reduces the humidity.

6 All roof drainage must be diverted from the foundation of the building for the growth of the molding process to eliminate your area.

Any loss in the 7 th house must be repaired as soon as possible to stop the growth of mold in the structure, the most difficult to detect and delete later. This couldoccur anywhere, but particularly common in roofs, foundations and areas of the wall near windows or doors.

8 measures must be taken to ensure that any place in the courtyard, which is wet, especially around the house and open windows should be able to dry. Remove fallen trees or in excess, so that air and sun to reach these areas and dry them on a regular basis.

Do not let mold allergies best for you. Defend yourself!

Back Attack - mold allergies

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