The American Asthma and Allergy Foundation marked World Asthma Day by releasing its 2012 Asthma Capital rankings, a list of the 100 “most challenging places to live with asthma” in the United States. Memphis, TN has the dubious distinction of earning the top spot after being No. 3 last year.
Alkalol is a nasal wash, not an asthma product. So why are we highlighting this?
Simple.
Seasonal allergies and chronic sinusitis impact a disproportionately large percentage of asthmatics and greatly exacerbate asthma symptoms. In fact, studies have shown that treatment of seasonal allergies results in better control of asthma symptoms and a decrease in asthma attacks in response to various triggers, like pollen, dust, and other inhaled irritants.
Simply put: Effective treatment of nasal and sinus conditions can have a direct and positive impact on asthma symptoms.
To see the AAFA’s full list of Asthma Capitals and to get an explanation of how the AAFA determines its rankings click here.
Glad Chicago didn’t make the list!
…though it’s been a rough couple of weeks with the warm Spring.