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Lead
University of Pittsburgh
Age
8–14
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
In grades 3 through 8 and attending one of the 11 participating public schools
Age 8 through 14 years
Qualify for the free or reduced cost school lunch program in Pennsylvania (families that receive food stamps or have an annual income of \< $40,900).
Meets National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI, 2007) criteria for any asthma diagnosis EXCEPT mild, intermittent asthma, as confirmed by the study physician using NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthsumm.pdf, page 40).
Has a parent or legal guardian who is willing to participate in the study
Fluent in English (i.e., have commonly used English in everyday speaking and reading for at least 10 years)
You may not be if
History of a chronic illness in addition to asthma (determined by parent or guardian report)
Prescribed medications other than for asthma
Mental retardation or significant developmental delay
Inability to speak or understand English
A diagnosis of mild, intermittent asthma as determined using NHLBI (2007) criteria (see above)
Age less then 8 years or greater than 14 years
Not in grades 3 through 8
Not qualifying for free or reduced cost school lunches in Pennsylvania
No parent or legal guardian who is willing to participate
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