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MOORE COUNTY CITIZEN NEWS-RECORD PAGE • TUESDAY. JULY 12, 1W4The annual Asthma Day Camp was held al Pinehursl Lake Marina in Pinehurst on July 22.Asthma camp held in PinehurstThe annual Asthma Day Camp, sponsored by the American Lung Association of N.C.. Mid-State Region. Schering Labs, and Aberdeen Coca-Cola Bottling Co.. was held at Pinehursl Lake Manna in Pinehurst on July 22. Area children with asthma, including those from Richmond and Scotland counties, participated in a day of fun-filled and educational activities.Dr. William Stewart of Sandhills Pediatrics served as camp physician, and BJ. Goodndge of Pinehurst Allergy and Asthma was camp director. Numerous lifeguards and volunteers were also onhand to assist with the various water and game competitions.The children, ages 5-12, were provided with lunch, snacks, takc-homc gifts, and American Lung Association-produced educational materials. In addition to a presentation on coping with asthma by Dr. Stewart, the participants also enjoyed a visit with Patty Wilson, clinical psychologist, and a tour” of a Moore County EMS vehicle.More than 2.5 million children have asthma, and many others have hidden or undiagnosed asthma Asthma is one of the most common causes of school absenteeism due to chronic disease. Recent studies indicate that asthmamay be more prevalent in children and adulut than it was 20 years ago. The reasons for this arc not entirely clear, but are probably related to hereditary factors and the heavier exposure to allergens, pollution and irritants. Even though asthma cannot be cured, it can almost always be controlled.The American Lung Association of North Carolina is committed to offering asthma education programs, asthma camps, support groups and resources for parents, children, school personnel and health professionals. For information about asthma, call the American Lung Assocation at 692-3981 or 1-800-633-1987.
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Aberdeen Moore County Citizen News Record
Aberdeen, North Carolina, US
Tue, Aug 09, 1994
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