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Article: AHH-CHOO! MAY IS 'ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH'
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 17, 2007
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The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
Sneezing, itching and watery eyes are all signs that spring allergens are in the air. This time of year is particularly difficult for people who suffer from asthma and allergies; that is why May is set aside as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month."
Many people try to escape the problem by heading indoors; however, according to Environmental Protection Agency studies, indoor air pollution may be 2 to 5 times higher than outdoors. Asthma and allergy sufferers are especially sensitive to contaminants in the air within their own homes. Most people spend almost 90 percent of their time indoors. Children, the elderly and people with ...