Lupus is also a disease of flares (the symptoms worsen and
you feel ill) and remissions (the symptoms improve and you feel better). Lupus
can range from mild to life-threatening and should always be treated by a
doctor. With good medical care, most people with lupus can lead a full life.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience. "This is a great chance for kids with asthma to spend a week doing things all other kids can do. It is a chance for kids to learn that having asthma doesn’t have to hold them back from enjoying any activity.” Laura continues, For the past 20+ years, I take one week of vacation to volunteer as the camp director for the American Lung Association’s Asthma Adventure Camp.
The camp is fully staffed by volunteers in the areas of respiratory therapists, doctors and nurses and includes educational sessions on proper use of medication, asthma triggers and monitoring.
Lupus is also a disease of flares (the symptoms worsen and
you feel ill) and remissions (the symptoms improve and you feel better). Lupus
can range from mild to life-threatening and should always be treated by a
doctor. With good medical care, most people with lupus can lead a full life.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience. "This is a great chance for kids with asthma to spend a week doing things all other kids can do. It is a chance for kids to learn that having asthma doesn’t have to hold them back from enjoying any activity.” Laura continues, For the past 20+ years, I take one week of vacation to volunteer as the camp director for the American Lung Association’s Asthma Adventure Camp. 
