ADVISORY/Free Asthma Screening Offered to Valley Residents.City Desks/Health/Medical Writers ADVISORY...for Sunday (May 2) --(BUSINESS WIRE)
WHAT: FREE ASTHMA SCREENING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS to be provided by
San Fernando Valley allergy physician.
WHERE: IN FRONT OF THE PORTER RANCH WAL-MART STORE
19821 RINALDI STREET - CHATSWORTH
LOCATED JUST NORTH OF THE 118 FREEWAY AND WEST OF TAMPA
WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2004 FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
WHY: To promote early detection and treatment and provide free
information about asthma, other breathing related problems and
allergies.
WHO: Board Certified Allergist Jacob Offenberger, MD, affiliated
with The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
(ACAAI) in collaboration with The Asthma & Allergy Foundation
of America, Southern California Chapter (AAFA/SoCal) and Astra
Zeneca Pharmaceutical Company.
Asthma is epidemic in California and is rising at a staggering
rate.
One out of every 20 people has asthma.
An estimated 1.8 million California residents suffer from this
disease.
Over 600 people die from asthma in California.
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. allergist al·ler·gist n. A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies. allergist Immunology A physician, who is often trained in both internal medicine and clinical immunology and who manages Pts with , Jacob Offenberger, MD will conduct free asthma screenings -- for children and adults -- on Sunday, May 2 at the Porter Ranch Wal-Mart Store located in Chatsworth/Northridge from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This screening program promotes early detection and treatment of asthma, a disease that affects more than 17 million Americans and has killed more than 5,300 persons annually. People being screened will learn whether they should seek a professional diagnosis for any breathing difficulty and current asthma sufferers can evaluate whether their disease is under control. In addition to the free screening and personal consultation with an allergist, there will be free educational information about asthma and allergies. Asthma is a chronic inflammation chronic inflammation n. Inflammation that may have a rapid or slow onset but is characterized primarily by its persistence and lack of clear resolution; it occurs when the tissues are unable to overcome the effects of the injuring agent. of the airways (bronchial tubes Bronchial tubes The major airways to the lungs and their main branches. Mentioned in: Common Cold ) that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing Wheezing Definition Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound associated with labored breathing. Description Wheezing occurs when a child or adult tries to breathe deeply through air passages that are narrowed or filled with mucus as a or shortness of breath Shortness of Breath Definition Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity. . The exact cause is unknown, but asthma attacks are often triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust and animal dander, certain drugs and food additives, viral respiratory infections, stress and physical exertion. "The screening program is an important step," relates Jacob Offenberger, MD, the ACAAI ACAAI American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Coordinator. "It helps the those who suffer to have better control. Through education and information about symptoms and with proper medical treatment and follow-up, a doctor is able to improve the quality of life." For further information, please call the AAFA AAFA Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America AAFA American Apparel & Footwear Association (Arlington, VA) AAFA American Association of Finance and Accounting AAFA Aplastic Anemia Foundation of America AAFA Army Aviation Flight Activity office at 1-800-624-0044 or 323-937-7859. Media may contact Jacob Offenberger, MD at 818-366-8112. |
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