One brief moment in time would prove fatal for the Staten Island teen, who family and friends lovingly called, "Poppa Jawn."

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The North Carolina Asthma Program strives to reduce the burden of asthma upon the citizens of our state by: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive statewide asthma surveillance system. Developing and implementing a State Asthma Plan that effectively addresses asthma in all ages, ethnic groups, backgrounds, and in multiple settings. Increasing public awareness of the importance […]

There are many people who suffer from asthma. You might be one of them. If you suffer from asthma, then you need to know that the summer months can be pretty hard one you. With that in mind, here are some things that you should remember so that your asthma doesn’t flare up. This will […]

New information  was  released this morning stating diagnoses for people with Asthma has continued to rise. People diagnosed with asthma in the United States grew by 4.3 million between 2001 and 2009, according to a new Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2009, nearly 1 in 12 […]