Saturday, November 19, 2011

PSA: Asthma Awareness

Did you know that there are currently over 7 million children in the U.S. who suffer from asthma? The Will Rogers Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting medical research and educating the general public on topics of health and fitness, and wants to share information about asthma.

Did you know asthma has been identified as one of the country’s most common and costly illnesses! WRI has released a new PSA campaign that highlights the danger signs and health risks associated with asthma, starring Emmy award winning actor Bryan Cranston, best known for his starring role in the AMC drama series Breaking Bad.

This month, with the help of Cranston, WRI is getting out there and sharing this PSA with the public. The simple signs of asthma to look out for include:
· Difficulty breathing
· Wheezing
· Coughing
· Shortness of breath

Take notice of these signs and symptoms and determine whether it’s appropriate to talk to their child’s doctor about asthma.

For even more information, including free health booklets, please visit www.WRInstitute.org.

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