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The Allergy and Asthma Relationship ENLARGE, REDUCE OR MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! aken to ensure FIM and POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece gulations and automation compatibility standards. R MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece compatibility standards. N 4 1/4" X 6" ORE THAN 4 1/4" TALL MPORTANT: DO NOT ENLARGE, REDUCE OR MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! Special care must be taken to ensure FIM and POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece to meet both USPS regulations and automation compatibility standards. CODE IS FOR BRM IBM 1 OZ. OVERSIZED POSTCARDS ST BE MIN ..009" THICK SAMPLE ® FIM & BARCODE IS FOR BRM IBM 1 OZ. RATE AND OVERSIZED POSTCARDS ATER THAN 4 1/4" X 6" PIECES MORE THAN 4 1/4" TALL RST-CLASS MAIL " WIDE MUST BE MIN ..009" THICK SAMPLE USINESS REPLY MAIL PERMIT NO. 1318 S MAIL PERMIT NO. 1318 NESS REPLY MAIL FULFILLMENT CENTER TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES 1214 DOLTON DR STE 214 DALLAS TX 75207-9936 FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 1318 STAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE We Want to Hear From You! Want to share your thoughts about this publication? Have an idea for a future article? Send us your feedback about Texas Health magazine at TexasHealth.org/MagazineFeedback. ® UNITED STATES NO POSTAGE NECESSARY NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE Enter to Win! DALLAS TX POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE BUSINESS REPLY MAIL POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE DALLA S TX H RESOURCES-FULFILLMENT CENTER DR STE 214 207-9936 TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES-FULFILLMENT CENTER 1214 DOLTON DR STE 214 DALLAS TX 75207-9936 FULFILLMENT CENTER TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES 1214 DOLTON DR STE 214 DALLAS TX 75207-9936 DALLAS TX FIRST-CLAS S MAIL PERMIT NO. 1318 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES While the runny noses, breathing issues and coughing associated with seasonal allergies can be a serious inconvenience for anyone, these symptoms are even more devastating for those who already suffer from asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the airways to the lungs to narrow and become inflamed. When an asthma attack occurs, it can result in episodes of tightness in the chest, breathing difficulties, wheezing and coughing. Both children and adults can be affected by asthma. The American Academy of Allergy, DALLA S TX Asthma & Immunology estimates that about half of those with asthma suffer from allergic asthma — a form of the condition that is triggered by an allergen such as pollen. When people with allergic asthma are exposed to an allergen, particularly during the spring months when seasonal allergies are at their peak, it can make their typical asthma symptoms even worse. Gaining Control While both allergies and asthma may be controlled with medications, it's important that people with allergic asthma determine the allergen that triggers their symptoms. During a visit with an allergist, a patient can undergo tests to determine which substances he or she is allergic to — pollen, pet dander or mold, for example — so the asthma sufferer can take steps to avoid the trigger. If avoidance doesn't work, the allergist might recommend medications to help build resistance to the allergen. To find a Texas Health physician to help with your allergic asthma, visit TexasHealth.org/FindaPhysician. T: DO NOT ENLARGE, REDUCE OR MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! e must be taken to ensure FIM and POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece h USPS regulations and automation compatibility standards. MAILING INSTRUCTIONS Fold in half and tape for mailing. 279 SAMPLE SAMPLE Achoo!

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