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Article: NSW: Only children more at risk of asthma attacks
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- AAP General News (Australia)
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- January 27, 2001
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AAP General News (Australia)
01-27-2001
NSW: Only children more at risk of asthma attacks
SYDNEY, Jan 27 AAP - Children with siblings are less likely than those without to be
hospitalised during an asthma attack, a new study has found.
And children with siblings aged 10 to 14 are even less likely to be admitted to hospital,
the study by NSW Health revealed.
Released by NSW Health Minister Craig Knowles on the eve of the new school year, it
claims interaction with other children can help boost the immune system.
"It's possible that being around other kids and exposed to a range of colds and infections
in the months leading up to the start of the school year actually arms children's ...