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Why asthma attacks spike in September

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Back-to-school season isn't just stressful; it is an absolute respiratory nightmare. This notorious phenomenon, known in medical circles as the 'September Epidemic,' is triggered by a brutal collision of peaking ragweed pollen, sudden temperature drops, and millions of children swapping respiratory viruses in cramped classrooms.

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