If you have been following for a few months now, you know I enjoy discussing topics on mental wellbeing, and today is no different. Fall weather is often very crisp, and it is sometimes accompanied by warm beams of sunshine. Take advantage of these days and make some time to go outdoors by foot, by bike, on the water, or on a quiet park bench nearby. Southeast Ohio is gorgeous in the fall and has many trails and attractions like Dillon State Park and The Wilds, which are both housed here in Muskingum County. When you go outdoors, embrace simplicity and notice the changing of the season by using your senses to observe the sights, smells and sounds that are around you.
Did you know that food heavily influences our emotions? When we “eat our emotions” we tend to find foods that comfort us and bring pleasant memories. Holidays are great examples of food feeding our brains in more ways than one. Mindfulness is a way that we can engage our bodies to be fully aware. A great way to do that is by engaging the five senses in taste, smell, sight, feel, and sound. Fall foods such as soups, pies, and turkey dinners bring multiple senses together to create mindful moments. Appreciate the smells, tastes, and textures of your favorite foods. Sit outside on a crisp fall evening and feel the warm food against the cool air and all the things you are grateful for or looking forward to.
Other fall mindfulness activities could include journaling, drawing, birdwatching, and photo walking. These experiences may allow you to see new places and try an activity you would not ordinarily choose to relieve stress and bring back balance to your life. So, this season, take time to have mindful moments wherever you are, and look forward to the changes that lie ahead!
Written by: Alexus Masterson, MPH, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Muskingum County
Reviewed by: Jenny Lobb, MPH, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County
Friendship is one of the most elevating aspects of life. Besides fun and connection, friendship can provide important emotional and physical support. Friendship also plays a central role in our overall well-being. Recent studies suggest, “People who value social relationships are likelier to be happy than those who value achievements in other life domains, such as education and career.” This highlights for us that while accomplishments in career and education are important, the happiness we enjoy from our social connections surpasses all our other achievements.
One of the great benefits of friendship is the emotional support it provides. Good friendships celebrate our successes and provide support during tough times. This support can provide us with belonging and validation, which is essential for our mental health. Research indicates that “the strength of family and relationships with friends is related to happiness and life satisfaction, directly as well as indirectly through an impact on health.” The positive connections of friends contribute to a more rewarding life. We know that we are social by nature. Relationships are important to our survival and happiness. A variety of stable and supportive relationships, at work, at home, and in our community, give us the support we need to cope with the challenges and stress we encounter in life.
Recently, while traveling for work, several friends provided support to me by attending my kids’ sporting events since I was unable to attend. Another friend picked up copies of the local paper that contained a picture of my daughter so that I wouldn’t miss it. These small acts may not have taken a lot of time but made me and my family feel like a part of the community. I appreciated this reminder that acts of kindness and friendship are not always large, expensive, or time-consuming but instead focused on connecting with or supporting each other.
Friendships are also good for our overall health. “Feeling connected socially has a positive influence not only on psychological well-being but also on physical well-being.” Having strong social ties has been linked to lower rates of anxiety, depression, and various health issues. Research shows that people with strong social bonds tend to live longer, healthier lives.
It’s important we recognize the value of friendships in our lives. The happiness derived from strong social connections can lead to a more satisfying life. By prioritizing relationships, we not only enrich our own lives but also create a support system for those we care about. We can let our friends know we appreciate their contribution to our lives in small ways. Regularly telling our friends how much they mean to us, being excited about their accomplishments, praising their hard work, greeting them warmly, and more are all ways we can regularly let our friends know we are there for them and are appreciative of them in our lives.
Written By:
Alisha Barton, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Miami County, barton.345@osu.edu
Reviewed By:
Jessica Lowe, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Pickaway County, lowe.495@osu.edu
Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Social connection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/social-connectedness/about/index.html
George, K., & Douglis, S. (2024, September 20). How to show your friends you care about them. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2022/09/01/1120550646/how-to-show-your-friends-you-love-them-according-to-a-friendship-expert
Song, I., Kwon, J.-W., & Jeon, S. M. (2023, July 13). The relative importance of friendship to happiness increases with age. PloS one. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10343095/
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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We all have heard it, yet is it really true? It is true and great advice! Apples are one of the most delicious and healthy fruits you can eat! A medium apple contains about 60 calories, 3 grams of fiber and provides 11% of your daily vitamin C. Almost half the vitamin C comes from the flesh. Apples are about 85% water, making them a hydrating snack. Eating a raw apple, whole and unpeeled provides the most health benefits. Apples are a versatile fruit that may be used in cooking, baking and juices. Apples offer valuable health benefits including:
Stabilizes blood sugar– apples are high in fiber, antioxidants and lower in sugar helping keep your glucose levels steady. Fiber slows the absorption of glucose into your bloodstream.
Lowers cholesterol-apples have antioxidants and fiber that helps lower cholesterol. The pectin binds cholesterol in your digestive tract and flushes it out.
Helps reduce blood pressure-research indicates that the antioxidants in apple peels help blood flow smoothly in our systems and helps reduce blood pressure.
Reduces inflammation-apples contain anti-inflammatory substances, mainly fiber and antioxidants that reduces inflammation. Continual inflammation causes damage and can lead to disease.
Boosts microbiome– microbiome are microorganisms that live in the gut and on our skin. Some are good and some are harmful. Apples help with both types, stops the harmful microbes from growing in the gut promoting good gut health.
Satisfies hunger longer– apples are high in fiber and water, making them a filling snack. The fiber slows digestion making you feel full longer.
Apples are a delicious snack when consumed fresh or are great in salads, roasted meats, desserts and beverages! Making applesauce, chutneys, relishes or butters are a great way to celebrate fall. Add to toast, pancakes, waffles or in oatmeal are wonderful morning starters. Visit an orchard or farmer’s market this weekend to purchase apples and enjoy the many benefits and delicious taste!
Written by: Beth Stefura, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County, stefura.2@osu.edu
Reviewer: Alexus Masterson, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Muskingum County, masterson.98@osu.edu
August is National Wellness Month! As someone born in August, I cannot think of a better month for me personally to celebrate wellness! As I approach another birthday, I am reminded how fortunate I am to be healthy and to be able to do the things I enjoy without much effort. Even though August is half over, there’s still time to celebrate wellness, not just for the remainder of the month, but throughout the entire year!
Rocks stacked on top of each other
If you ask a dozen people what wellness means, you might get just as many different answers. Let’s look at a few definitions so we have a shared understanding. Miriam Webster defines wellness as “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal.” Dictionary.com defines wellness as”1. The quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort. 2. An approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.” And the Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” Notice they all mention actively seeking or pursuing activities to achieve the goal of wellness, which is largely a result of the choices and decisions we intentionally make.
You might be thinking, that’s easier said than done, and you aren’t necessarily wrong. There are situations that can impact our ability to make healthy choices like the physical, social, and cultural environments in which we live. If you live in an area with access to fresh food, it’s easier to make healthier diet/nutrition choices. When you socialize in areas that are safe and accessible, you are more likely to be active. If your culture values mental health, spirituality, and/or emotional health, it is easier to make choices that support wellness. While some situations often beyond our control make it more difficult, YOU can make choices and decisions that improve your overall wellness.
Depending on the source, the number of wellness dimensions can range from 6 to 12. I will use SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) eight dimensions of wellness. SAMHSA notes “more than the absence of disease or stress, wellness involves having: purpose in life; active involvement in satisfying work and play; joyful relationships; a healthy body and living environment; and happiness. Wellness incorporates many dimensions of health, each of which is interconnected within an individual’s total well-being.” SAMHSA’s Eight Dimensions of Wellness are: emotional, environmental,financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual.
Lighthouse at Buckeye Lake, OH
As you think about the different dimensions of wellness, determine which ones you are satisfied with and ones you are not. Continue doing the things that have helped you. For the ones you would like to improve, look at suggestions you might be willing and able to do to help improve those areas. Start with one or two that you would like to improve most or first and think about choices and decisions you are willing to change in order to improve those areas. As you see improvements, maybe consider adding things in other areas you want to improve. Don’t forget to celebrate your strong areas! Too often we focus on deficits and forget to celebrate strengths! If you feel like you can benefit from expert help, consider reaching out to someone who specializes in the area you want to improve.
What do you do to achieve wellness?
Sources:
Creating a healthier life. (n.d.-a). https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma16-4958.pdf
Harmon, M. (2024a, May 16). Moving mindfully. Live Healthy Live Well. https://livehealthyosu.com/2022/02/18/moving-mindfully-2/
Harmon, M. (2024b, May 17). Spring cleaning, it does The mind good. Live Healthy Live Well. https://livehealthyosu.com/2023/05/05/spring-cleaning-it-does-the-mind-good/
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Stoewen, D. L. (2017, August). Dimensions of Wellness: Change Your Habits, change your life. The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5508938/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022, August 8). Emotional wellness toolkit. National Institutes of Health. https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2024, January 4). Environmental wellness toolkit. National Institutes of Health. https://www.nih.gov/health-information/environmental-wellness-toolkit
What is wellness?. Global Wellness Institute. (2023, August 21). https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/what-is-wellness/
Writer: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu
Reviewer: Ryan Kline, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County, kline.375@osu.edu
A lot of us have probably heard the term “self-care”. Self-care is any activity that you do to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health. There are many benefits to self-care. Some of the key benefits include:
Improved physical health
Improved mental health
Improved emotional well-being
Increased productivity
Stronger relationships
Increased self-esteem
Prevention of burnout
Self-care is essential for mental health because it can reduce stress and improve mood. Self-care is also a great prevention for burnout. Practicing self-care increases your energy making you more resistant to stress.
Did you know that there are several different ways to practice self-care? A few examples of ways that you can practice self-care to improve mental health include:
Physical Self-Care- taking care of your body
Emotional Self-Care- expressing emotions in a healthy way
Social Self-Care – nurturing relationships with friends and family.
Understanding the benefits and types of self-care, let’s look at ways to practice self-care. It can be important to set a personal goal for practicing self-care. This can include when you practice, why you want to practice, and how you will practice self-care. A few examples of self-care goals would be managing and reducing stress or taking care of your physical health.
There are several different activities that you could do to practice self-care. Mental Health First Aid shared four basic ways to start your journey.
Move more. Physical activity can help the brain cope better with stress, making it beneficial in the treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms. Walks, hikes, or runs may be easier to fit into your schedule. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors can help reduce fatigue, making it a great way to manage symptoms of depression or burnout.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Try to incorporate as many fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your meals as you can. Other healthy choices include fatty fish, leafy greens, and nuts.
Prioritize sleep. Sleep has a significant impact on how you feel mentally and physically. Getting enough sleep will help regulate your mood, improve brain function, and increase your energy to help tackle the day.
Plan self-care and set boundaries. It’s critical to schedule regular self-care time – plan time to do something that gives you joy and helps you recharge. If you’re feeling anxious, setting boundaries can help you feel safe and comfortable in your surroundings. Learning to say no to things that cause unnecessary stress will positively impact your mental well-being.
Self-care is crucial for mental, emotional, and physical well-being and can lead to improved health, increased productivity, and stronger relationships. It can be practiced through physical, emotional, and social care and by setting personal goals. Some self-care activities include physical movement, maintaining a healthy diet, prioritizing sleep, and planning and setting boundaries for self-care time.
Written by: Megan Taylor, Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Union County
Reviewed by: Kay Kramer, Office Associate, Ohio State University Extension, Union County
Resources:
8 areas of self care and how to practice them. Rocky Vista Health Center. (2022, October 1). https://www.rockyvistahc.com/8-areas-of-self-care-and-how-to-practice-them
Glowiak, M. (2024, January 23). What is self-care and why is it important for you?. Southern New Hampshire University. https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/health/what-is-self-care
Kapil, R. (2022, March 14). How and why to practice self-care. Mental Health First Aid. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2022/03/how-and-why-to-practice-self-care/
Thinking of your career as a series of static jobs is a thing of the past. Learning your strengths, skills, and values creates a pathway that targets your unique and individual skills. There are several Career Clusters quizzes that help you identify your skills where you will find individuals who share a set of tasks, technical and transferable skills, work environments and common outcomes. Every industry has a Cluster to assist in finding a role that matches your specific Cluster in a role you will enjoy.
Advance CTE, an organization of state, career and technical education leaders that supports connecting learning to work, released Out Now: Draft National Career Clusters® Framework and National Validation Survey! This draft has a fatal flaw in the document that by not recognizing the work of the family as an industry in the United States. Shame on these leaders! As supporters of Strong Families, Strong Communities, how do we correct and inform this organization of this error and share the importance of families.
The OSU Extension Live Healthy Live Well team uses technology to engage individuals, families, and workplaces in health and wellness programming across the dimensions of wellness. The first dimension identified is Career Wellness relating to career clusters.
Individuals engage in work to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment, consistent with their values, goals and lifestyle. Career Wellness focuses on mankind decisions around a career path and finding meaningful ways to use their strengths to improve the community they engage. Let us work together to correct the fatal flaw in the modernized Career Cluster Framework.
Most of us have heard the old saying, “It’s not about the heat, it’s about the humidity”. In some instances, we have both. I once heard a weather forecaster refer to a 3-H Day, hazy, hot, and humid. When the temperature and the relative humidity are combined, it gives us the heat index and this tells us how hot it really feels. Extreme Heat warnings are issued whenever the heat index feels like 86 degrees F or higher. This means that people are at a increased risk for heat related illnesses or even fatalities. So, when the weather forecast says actual temperatures in the 90’s we should all use more caution with outdoor activities during those times. Some groups like seniors or young children are at even more risk. Outdoor workers are more exposed to heat and heat stress illness. as well.
Heat stroke – This is the most serious heat related effect. Heat stroke occurs when the body temperature increases above 104° F. Signs and symptoms: confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, and lack of perspiration. This condition must be treated as a medical emergency and the employee must receive immediate medical attention.
Heat exhaustion – Signs and symptoms: headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, confusion, thirst, heavy perspiration, and a body temperature greater than 100.4° F.
Heat cramps – Signs and symptoms: muscle pains usually caused by the loss of body salts/fluids, this can happen later as well. People should replace fluid loss by drinking water and/or carbohydrate-electrolyte liquids every 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat rash – Heat rash is caused by excessive perspiration and looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters.
Dehydration – Dehydration is a major factor in most heat disorders. Signs and symptoms: increasing thirst, dry mouth, weakness or light-headedness, darkening of the urine or a decrease in urination.”
Sometimes the nature of outdoor work doesn’t include shade. Tips for the pros that work outside can also apply to everyone else dealing with extreme heat. Light colored and breathable clothing; drink plenty of water about every 15 minutes drink some water; limit caffeine intake; get plenty of rest; take breaks and cool down when you can; avoid heavy, hot salty foods.
Be mindful of sun exposure as well on these hot sunny days. Reducing sunburn risk by not going out during the hottest part of the day (10am-4pm). Apply sunscreen; use lip protection; and wear sunglasses, a wide brimmed hat to protect head neck and ears, and protective clothing.
Look for low-cost cooling areas if possible. Public libraries, congregate dining centers for seniors are often climate controlled, as well as shopping malls and museums. Sometimes a little respite from the heat helps a lot. Stay hydrated! Stay safe when the heat indexes rise.
Writer: Ken Stewart, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Monroe County.
Reviewer: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County.
Grounding has changed my health and wellbeing in ways I could have never imagined. Grounding or “earthing” has been around for decades and used in many cultures around the world. According to the National Library of Medicine, grounding is one of the best kept secrets and an anti-inflammatory antidote for modern man. And I agree! Grounding is “a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth.”
The practice of grounding is free and takes little time. In addition, research has proven that soaking up electrons can lower inflammation, ease stress, and improve sleep, to name a few. It truly is amazing what walking barefoot in nature can do to improve our health and wellbeing.
How do we do this?
The simplest method is to go outside and walk in your bare feet. It is that simple. This connects your body to the natural electric charge of the earth, which is then transferred into our bodies. You could walk barefoot through your yard, garden, or even the beach. Other ways to practice grounding include sleeping outdoors, sitting on the ground, gardening, standing in the sea waves to name but a few. And if you can’t get outside there is a variety of products available to help such as earthing shoes, earthing sheets and blankets.
Since starting my grounding journey, I feel less anxious, sleep better and no longer suffer from aches and pains. Most mornings you will find me in outside, with a cup of tea, walking around my little inner-city backyard soaking up the energy before I head into my workday and now my neighbor is too. If I miss a morning, then I try and go outside at lunch or in the evenings.
Summer is a great time to go barefoot so get your shoes off and take a walk in the grass and enjoy some moments in nature.
Written by: Shari Gallup, Assistant Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension, Licking County.
Reviewed by: Ryan Kline, Extension Educator, 4H Youth Development Educator and Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension, Ross County.
In the last two months, many people across our state and nation experienced two awe inspiring events: the total solar eclipse and the Aura Borealis. While the total solar eclipse had been on everyone’s radar for months, if not years, the Northern Lights last weekend came as a pleasant surprise to most of us. As I witnessed both events, I felt joy, wonder, excitement, and an emotion that I identify as awe. I had goosebumps and even shed some happy tears as I watched the sun disappear in April and saw colorful lights dance across the night sky last weekend.
So, what is awe? According to Dacher Keltner, the Director at the Greater Good Science Center, awe is “the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world. When people feel awe, they may use other words to describe the experience, such as wonder, amazement, surprise, or transcendence.” Scientists began studying awe over 20 years ago and they believe awe offers a range of benefits including calming our nervous systems and relieving stress.
Piercarlo Valdesolo, a professor at Claremont McKenna College, explains that awe occurs when “you see something that you perhaps haven’t noticed before, and you realize there’s a lot more to it than you previously had thought. It’s almost like you’re peering into a world that you hadn’t seen before. Something is opening up to you.” The power of awe is that it makes you realize there’s something bigger or beyond yourself. In other words, it can help you get out of your own head.
Although the solar eclipse and the northern lights were significant events, awe can be found every day, in the small things. In fact, science shows that taking a moment each day to seek out awe has long-term, positive effects on your health and wellness. Here are a few tips for finding more awe in your life:
If possible, seek a new location to explore.
Silence your phones and electronics.
Look at the world with childlike curiosity and wonder.
Be present and pay attention to all your senses.
Explore the moments and sights that catch your attention. Is it the landscape? Tiny patterns of light and shadow? Let your attention move from the vast to the small.
Ask yourself big questions. What makes you curious? What do you want to learn or understand more?
Pay attention to how you feel during and after your outing.
The next time you need a positive boost, seek awe. Remember it can be as simple as peering out your window or getting outside. For example, when I looked closely at this sunflower in my backyard, I noticed a mandala in the center. I think it is amazingly beautiful!
How about you? Please share your awe inspiring experiences in the natural world. Awe not only boosts our minds and bodies, but it can also boost social connections and the feeling of belonging.
To learn more about the powerful health and wellness benefits of nature, visit go.osu.edu/Nature-Matters.
Written by: Laura M. Stanton, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Warren County. Email: stanton.60@osu.edu
Reviewed by: Heather Reister, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Butler County.
Eagle, J. and Amster, M. (2023). The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose―In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. Hachette Go.
Ah spring! Time to get outside and take some deep breaths. However, for families with children suffering from asthma, it is a reminder to keep triggers in check and be prepared to treat flare ups at a moment’s notice. May is Asthma Awareness Month and for millions of families it is a reminder of the importance of helping their child manage their life-long condition.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that there are about 4.5 million U.S. children living with asthma. Although childhood asthma isn’t different from adult asthma, there are additional challenges to controlling asthma in children. Missing days of school, avoiding triggers, managing medication, and adhering to action plans are uniquely difficult issues related to managing childhood asthma. While the exact cause of asthma is unknown, the following risk factors may make a child more likely to have asthma:
Family history of asthma
Respiratory illnesses, such as flu, colds, RSV
Allergies and eczema (atopic dermatitis)
A mother who smoked during pregnancy
Exposure to secondhand and thirdhand tobacco smoke after birth
Living in an area with high air pollution
According to the American Lung Association, asthma attacks or “flare ups” are caused by swelling of the airway, extra mucus production, and tightening of the muscles around the airways. These symptoms make it more difficult for air to move through the lungs. This “What is Asthma” video helps explain the condition: https://youtu.be/batzSytA1Y0
Doctors use a variety of methods to diagnose asthma in children. Allergy testing, blood tests, and X-rays, are a few of the tests doctors use to develop treatment plans. Depending on the type and severity of your child’s asthma, they may recommend seeing an allergist or pulmonologist which are doctors who specialize in the respiratory system.
If your child is diagnosed with asthma, it is important to know the triggers and symptoms of an attack. Managing triggers is important because after an asthma episode, children are at greater risk for experiencing additional flare ups. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital shares the following Common Triggers of Asthma Attacks.
Tobacco Smoke
House Dust Mites
Indoor and Outdoor Pollens and Molds
Pets
Cockroaches
Strong Odors and Sprays
Exercise, Sports, Work and Play
The Mayo Clinic suggests seeing a doctor if your child displays the following symptoms:
Coughing that is constant, is intermittent or seems linked to physical activity
Wheezing or whistling sounds when your child breathes out
Shortness of breath or rapid breathing
Complaints of chest tightness
Repeated episodes of suspected bronchitis or pneumonia
Asthma management in developing young children is especially important because according to the American Lung Association, if left untreated, it can lead to airway remodeling, a condition in which the lungs become scarred, asthma medicines do not work as well, and less air is able to move through the airways.
Living with a child who has asthma can be stressful but understanding triggers, warning signs, and having a plan in place can help families feel prepared to manage their child’s condition.
Families can access the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American’s Asthma Action Plan here to share with family, friends, schools, and other caregivers.
Author: Heather Reister, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Butler County.
Reviewer: Laura Stanton, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Warren County.
Sources:
Asthma in children. Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. (2024, January 30). https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-children/
Asthma: Reducing Triggers in Your Home. Cincinnati Childrens. (2022). https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/a/asthma-triggers-home
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2023, April 5). Childhood asthma. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-asthma/symptoms-causes/syc-20351507
Tips to help control your child’s allergic asthma. YouTube. (2024, January 8). https://youtu.be/9R9JVaR3CsE
What is asthma? American Lung Association. (n.d.). https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/asthma/learn-about-asthma/what-is-asthma
