nestled between a 65ft high snow cavern , the winding track of murodo looks like track that could be on mario kart . however this steep-walled phenomena is located in japan and attracts visits from thousands of tourists annually - with the number predicted to rise this year . the tateyama kurobe alpine route opened to the public on today and allows tourists to view the spectacular snow-walled passageway along the 1000ft section . walled wonder ! the tateyama kurobe alpine route opened for visitors today , with tourists marvelling at the 65ft high walls . the murodo-daira area of tateyama unsurprisingly experiences one of the heaviest snowfalls in the world , with the 65ft walls being created every year , and then melting by july . the impressive route opened in 1971 and usually draws about a million visitors every year although numbers have failed to reach that figure in the last few years . an estimated 910,000 flock to the frozen passage last year . it is hoped the march 14 opening of the sightseeing route operator hokuriku shinkansen line , which connects toyama station with tokyo station , will help to bump the numbers back up to the million mark . the snowy phenomenon can be seen on the winding track of murodo in japan from april under it melts in the summer . the whole 37km route will be open until november but tourists can walk the walled wonder until it starts to melt in summer . sights along the way include scenic landmarks such as kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . one of the most popular activities is to ascend the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama , one of japan 's highest peaks . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- many parents do n't realize that the worst asthma day of the year actually occurs in september . clinical studies have shown that greatest number of hospitalizations due to asthma peak 17 days after labor day , which in 2013 will be september 19 . why ? as students return to school , there are a number of external factors , including respiratory allergens , viral infections and environmental irritants that can act together to create a `` perfect storm '' of asthma triggers . to better understand the september phenomenon , we need to better characterize some of the underlying causes . outdoor allergens may seem to be the most obvious trigger . ragweed , one the largest contributors to upper respiratory symptoms in the united states , produces pollen most aggressively after mid-august . however , indoor allergens can be a much more serious issue for patients with asthma . schools across the united states contain a number of potential respiratory allergens , including mold , dust mites , pet dander and , in some cases , cockroaches and mice . when children switch from a summertime outdoor environment to a climate-controlled indoor environment , overall daily exposure to these allergens can increase and severe symptoms can result . what 's in a pollen count anyway ? additionally , even though `` flu season '' is commonly known as a winter phenomenon , contagious viral infections are spread and shared as much , if not more , in september as they are in january . the school week is spent in an enclosed space with hundreds of other children -lrb- many of whom do not have sophisticated hygiene practices -rrb- , which can provide stress to any student 's immune system . catching `` the common cold '' can cause additional problems for a child with asthma . many respiratory infections can lead to an increase in the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms . indoor air particulates such as aerosols , chalk dust and other irritants , can also lead to an increase in asthma symptoms . while these irritants may not trigger a true ige allergen response , they can cause rhinitis and other conditions that can exacerbate asthma . american kids have higher allergy risk . for patients with allergic asthma , exposure to allergens , infections and irritants can make mid-september a very challenging time . in addition , the combination of virus and sensitization with high allergen exposure substantially increases the risk of hospital admission . so what can parents do to avoid these asthma triggers ? good preparation includes education . during a back-to-school wellness check-up , it 's a good idea for parents to talk with their family clinician about both allergies and asthma if they suspect their child may be experiencing either condition . after understanding the history of the symptoms , the clinician may order an allergy blood test to determine if possible allergic triggers are contributing to the asthma and other allergy-like symptoms . if testing does identify allergic sensitization , a clinician can then advise parents on how to manage exposure to the allergens . today tourists followed to photograph the walls . over a million people visit the walls every year , although this dropped to 910,000 last year . it is hoped that numbers can rise again to reach one million with the help of the sightseeing route operator hokuriku shinkansen line opening last month . the sun shone as coaches of tourists flocked today for the opening of the short section . the first step in any allergy treatment plan is to avoid exposure as much as possible . while it may be almost impossible to remove all dust mites from a school , reducing exposure to them at home is a much more manageable task . allergen-proof pillowcase covers can dramatically reduce exposure to dust mites , and since allergy symptoms usually occur because of cumulative exposure , allergen avoidance at night may help a child feel better all day long . the same is true for mold and other allergens . it may be easier to control mold in the home environment -lrb- bathroom and/or bedroom -rrb- rather than the school environment . the key to effectively reducing a patient 's exposure to allergens is to know which triggers to specifically target . there are many views along the picturesque route include one of japan 's highest peak , the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama . snowy school trip ! 200 japanese schoolgirls climb the ascent to the top of mount tateyama . other noteworthy sights along the alpine route include kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . the `` september asthma epidemic '' is coming , but with appropriate preparation and education , it can be managed . if you 're unsure about your child 's risk , speak with your doctor about his or her past history and consider testing . together you and your family clinician can determine which triggers might affect your child and create a plan to better manage the epidemic . air pollution killing more than 2 million annually .
asthma hospitalizations peak 17 days after labor day , studies show . outdoor and indoor allergens can work together to create `` perfect storm '' for asthma . contagious viral infections can also play a role when kids go back to school .
scenic landmarks such as kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . one of the most popular activities is to ascend the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama , one of japan 's highest peaks . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- many parents do n't realize that the worst asthma day of the year actually occurs in september . clinical studies have shown that greatest number of hospitalizations due to asthma peak 17 days after labor day , which in 2013 will be september 19 . why ? as students return to school , there are a number of external factors , including respiratory allergens , viral infections and environmental irritants that can act together to create a `` perfect storm '' of asthma triggers . to better understand the september phenomenon , we need to better characterize some of the underlying causes . outdoor allergens may seem to be the most obvious trigger . ragweed , one the largest contributors to upper respiratory symptoms in the united states , produces pollen most aggressively after mid-august . however , indoor allergens can be a much more serious issue for patients with asthma . schools across the united states contain a number of potential respiratory allergens , including mold , dust mites , pet dander and , in some cases , cockroaches and mice . when children switch from a summertime outdoor environment to a climate-controlled indoor environment , overall daily exposure to these allergens can increase and severe symptoms can result . what 's in a pollen count anyway ? additionally , even though `` flu season '' is commonly known as a winter phenomenon , contagious viral infections are spread and shared as much , if not more , in september as they are in january . the school week is spent in an enclosed space with hundreds of other children -lrb- many of whom do not have sophisticated hygiene practices -rrb- , which can provide stress to any student 's immune system . catching `` the common cold '' can cause additional problems for a child with asthma . many respiratory infections can lead to an increase in the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms . indoor air particulates such as aerosols , chalk dust and other irritants , can also lead to an increase in asthma symptoms . while these irritants may not trigger a true ige allergen response , they can cause rhinitis and other conditions that can exacerbate asthma . american kids have higher allergy risk . for patients with allergic asthma , exposure to allergens , infections and irritants can make mid-september a very challenging time . in addition , the combination of virus and sensitization with high allergen exposure substantially increases the risk of hospital admission . so what can parents do to avoid these asthma triggers ? good preparation includes education . during a back-to-school wellness check-up , it 's a good idea for parents to talk with their family clinician about both allergies and asthma if they suspect their child may be experiencing either condition . after understanding the history of the symptoms , the clinician may order an allergy blood test to determine if possible allergic triggers are contributing to the asthma and other allergy-like symptoms . if testing does identify allergic sensitization , a clinician can then advise parents on how to manage exposure to the allergens . today tourists followed to photograph the walls . over a million people visit the walls every year , although this dropped to 910,000 last year . it is hoped that numbers can rise again to reach one million with the help of the sightseeing route operator hokuriku shinkansen line opening last month . the sun shone as coaches of tourists flocked today for the opening of the short section . the first step in any allergy treatment plan is to avoid exposure as much as possible . while it may be almost impossible to remove all dust mites from a school , reducing exposure to them at home is a much more manageable task . allergen-proof pillowcase covers can dramatically reduce exposure to dust mites , and since allergy symptoms usually occur because of cumulative exposure , allergen avoidance at night may help a child feel better all day long . the same is true for mold and other allergens . it may be easier to control mold in the home environment -lrb- bathroom and/or bedroom -rrb- rather than the school environment . the key to effectively reducing a patient 's exposure to allergens is to know which triggers to specifically target . there are many views along the picturesque route include one of japan 's highest peak , the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama . snowy school trip ! 200 japanese schoolgirls climb the ascent to the top of mount tateyama . other noteworthy sights along the alpine route include kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . the `` september asthma epidemic '' is coming , but with appropriate preparation and education , it can be managed . if you 're unsure about your child 's risk , speak with your doctor about his or her past history and consider testing . together you and your family clinician can determine which triggers might affect your child and create a plan to better manage the epidemic . air pollution killing more than 2 million annually .
scenic landmarks such as kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . one of the most popular activities is to ascend the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama , one of japan 's highest peaks . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- many parents do n't realize that the worst asthma day of the year actually occurs in september . clinical studies have shown that greatest number of hospitalizations due to asthma peak 17 days after labor day , which in 2013 will be september 19 . why ? as students return to school , there are a number of external factors , including respiratory allergens , viral infections and environmental irritants that can act together to create a `` perfect storm '' of asthma triggers . to better understand the september phenomenon , we need to better characterize some of the underlying causes . outdoor allergens may seem to be the most obvious trigger . ragweed , one the largest contributors to upper respiratory symptoms in the united states , produces pollen most aggressively after mid-august . however , indoor allergens can be a much more serious issue for patients with asthma . schools across the united states contain a number of potential respiratory allergens , including mold , dust mites , pet dander and , in some cases , cockroaches and mice . when children switch from a summertime outdoor environment to a climate-controlled indoor environment , overall daily exposure to these allergens can increase and severe symptoms can result . what 's in a pollen count anyway ? additionally , even though `` flu season '' is commonly known as a winter phenomenon , contagious viral infections are spread and shared as much , if not more , in september as they are in january . the school week is spent in an enclosed space with hundreds of other children -lrb- many of whom do not have sophisticated hygiene practices -rrb- , which can provide stress to any student 's immune system . catching `` the common cold '' can cause additional problems for a child with asthma . many respiratory infections can lead to an increase in the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms . indoor air particulates such as aerosols , chalk dust and other irritants , can also lead to an increase in asthma symptoms . while these irritants may not trigger a true ige allergen response , they can cause rhinitis and other conditions that can exacerbate asthma . american kids have higher allergy risk . for patients with allergic asthma , exposure to allergens , infections and irritants can make mid-september a very challenging time . in addition , the combination of virus and sensitization with high allergen exposure substantially increases the risk of hospital admission . so what can parents do to avoid these asthma triggers ? good preparation includes education . during a back-to-school wellness check-up , it 's a good idea for parents to talk with their family clinician about both allergies and asthma if they suspect their child may be experiencing either condition . after understanding the history of the symptoms , the clinician may order an allergy blood test to determine if possible allergic triggers are contributing to the asthma and other allergy-like symptoms . if testing does identify allergic sensitization , a clinician can then advise parents on how to manage exposure to the allergens . today tourists followed to photograph the walls . over a million people visit the walls every year , although this dropped to 910,000 last year . it is hoped that numbers can rise again to reach one million with the help of the sightseeing route operator hokuriku shinkansen line opening last month . the sun shone as coaches of tourists flocked today for the opening of the short section . the first step in any allergy treatment plan is to avoid exposure as much as possible . while it may be almost impossible to remove all dust mites from a school , reducing exposure to them at home is a much more manageable task . allergen-proof pillowcase covers can dramatically reduce exposure to dust mites , and since allergy symptoms usually occur because of cumulative exposure , allergen avoidance at night may help a child feel better all day long . the same is true for mold and other allergens . it may be easier to control mold in the home environment -lrb- bathroom and/or bedroom -rrb- rather than the school environment . the key to effectively reducing a patient 's exposure to allergens is to know which triggers to specifically target . there are many views along the picturesque route include one of japan 's highest peak , the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama . snowy school trip ! 200 japanese schoolgirls climb the ascent to the top of mount tateyama . other noteworthy sights along the alpine route include kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . the `` september asthma epidemic '' is coming , but with appropriate preparation and education , it can be managed . if you 're unsure about your child 's risk , speak with your doctor about his or her past history and consider testing . together you and your family clinician can determine which triggers might affect your child and create a plan to better manage the epidemic . air pollution killing more than 2 million annually .
nestled a 65ft high snow cavern, the winding track murodo looks track that could on mario kart. however this steep-walled phenomena located japan attracts visits thousands annually - with the number predicted this. the tateyama kurobe alpine route opened to today and allows tourists view the spectacular snow-walled passageway along the 1000ft section. walled wonder! the tateyama kurobe alpine route opened for visitors today, with tourists marvelling the 65ft high walls. the murodo-daira area tateyama unsurprisingly experiences one, the 65ft walls being created every, then melting by july. the impressive route opened 1971 usually draws every although numbers failed reach. an estimated 910,000 flock the frozen passage last. it hoped the march 14 opening the sightseeing route operator hokuriku shinkansen line, connects toyama station tokyo station bump the numbers back the million mark. the snowy phenomenon can the winding track murodo japan from april under it melts. the whole 37km route will open until november but tourists walk the walled wonder until it starts melt in summer. sights along include scenic landmarks kurobe dam, hot springs the hida mountains one is ascend the 9891ft high summit mount tateyama, one japan 's highest peaks -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- many parents do n't realize the worst asthma day actually september. clinical studies that greatest number hospitalizations due asthma peak 17 days labor day, which in 2013 will september 19. why? as students return, there external factors, respiratory allergens viral infections environmental irritants act together create a `` perfect storm asthma triggers to better the september phenomenon, we need better characterize some. outdoor allergens may seem the most obvious trigger. ragweed, one the largest contributors upper respiratory symptoms the united states produces pollen most aggressively after midaugust. however, indoor allergens patients schools across the united states contain potential respiratory allergens, mold, dust mites pet dander, mice when children switch a summertime outdoor environment, overall daily exposure these allergens can and severe symptoms result what 's in a pollen count anyway? additionally, even `` flu season '' commonly known a winter phenomenon contagious viral infections spread and shared as much, if september january the school week spent an enclosed space hundreds -lrb- many do sophisticated hygiene practices -rrb-, which can provide stress any student 's immune system. catching `` the common cold '' can cause additional problems a child with asthma. many respiratory infections can lead an increase the frequency asthma symptoms. indoor air particulates such, chalk other irritants can also lead. while these irritants may trigger a true ige allergen response, rhinitis exacerbate american kids have higher allergy risk. for patients allergic asthma, exposure infections irritants can make midseptember. in addition, the combination virus sensitization with high allergen exposure substantially hospital admission. so what can parents avoid these asthma triggers? good preparation includes education. during back wellness check, it 's for parents talk their family clinician both allergies if suspect experiencing either condition. after understanding the history the symptoms, may order an allergy blood test possible allergic triggers contributing the asthma and if testing does identify allergic sensitization, a clinician then advise parents manage exposure. today tourists followed to photograph the walls. over a million people visit the walls every, although this dropped it hoped numbers can rise again reach one with the sightseeing route operator hokuriku shinkansen line opening last. the sun shone as coaches of tourists today for the short section. the first step any allergy treatment plan avoid exposure as. while it may almost remove all dust mites a school, reducing exposure at. allergen-proof pillowcase covers can dramatically exposure dust mites, since allergy symptoms usually occur because cumulative exposure, allergen avoidance at night may a child feel all the same is mold other allergens. it may easier control mold the home environment -lrb- bathroom and/or bedroom rather the school environment. the key effectively reducing a patient 's exposure allergens is know which triggers to specifically. there many views along the picturesque route include one japan 's highest peak, the 9891ft high summit mount tateyama. snowy school trip! 200 japanese schoolgirls climb the ascent mount tateyama. other noteworthy sights along the alpine route include kurobe dam, hot springs the hida mountains the `` september asthma epidemic '' is coming, but with appropriate preparation education managed. if 're unsure your child 's risk, speak his past history consider testing. together you and your family clinician determine which triggers might affect and create better the epidemic. air pollution killing annually.
scenic landmarks such as kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . one of the most popular activities is to ascend the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama , one of japan 's highest peaks . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- many parents do n't realize that the worst asthma day of the year actually occurs in september . clinical studies have shown that greatest number of hospitalizations due to asthma peak 17 days after labor day , which in 2013 will be september 19 . why ? as students return to school , there are a number of external factors , including respiratory allergens , viral infections and environmental irritants that can act together to create a `` perfect storm '' of asthma triggers . to better understand the september phenomenon , we need to better characterize some of the underlying causes . outdoor allergens may seem to be the most obvious trigger . ragweed , one the largest contributors to upper respiratory symptoms in the united states , produces pollen most aggressively after mid-august . however , indoor allergens can be a much more serious issue for patients with asthma . schools across the united states contain a number of potential respiratory allergens , including mold , dust mites , pet dander and , in some cases , cockroaches and mice . when children switch from a summertime outdoor environment to a climate-controlled indoor environment , overall daily exposure to these allergens can increase and severe symptoms can result . what 's in a pollen count anyway ? additionally , even though `` flu season '' is commonly known as a winter phenomenon , contagious viral infections are spread and shared as much , if not more , in september as they are in january . the school week is spent in an enclosed space with hundreds of other children -lrb- many of whom do not have sophisticated hygiene practices -rrb- , which can provide stress to any student 's immune system . catching `` the common cold '' can cause additional problems for a child with asthma . many respiratory infections can lead to an increase in the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms . indoor air particulates such as aerosols , chalk dust and other irritants , can also lead to an increase in asthma symptoms . while these irritants may not trigger a true ige allergen response , they can cause rhinitis and other conditions that can exacerbate asthma . american kids have higher allergy risk . for patients with allergic asthma , exposure to allergens , infections and irritants can make mid-september a very challenging time . in addition , the combination of virus and sensitization with high allergen exposure substantially increases the risk of hospital admission . so what can parents do to avoid these asthma triggers ? good preparation includes education . during a back-to-school wellness check-up , it 's a good idea for parents to talk with their family clinician about both allergies and asthma if they suspect their child may be triggers to specifically target . there are many views along the picturesque route include one of japan 's highest peak , the 9891ft high summit of mount tateyama . snowy school trip ! 200 japanese schoolgirls climb the ascent to the top of mount tateyama . other noteworthy sights along the alpine route include kurobe dam , hot springs and the hida mountains . the `` september asthma epidemic '' is coming , but with appropriate preparation and education , it can be managed . if you 're unsure about your child 's risk , speak with your doctor about his or her past history and consider testing . together you and your family clinician can determine which triggers might affect your child and create a plan to better manage the epidemic . air pollution killing more than 2 million annually .
 The text discusses the importance of understanding and managing asthma triggers, particularly during the back-to-school season. It highlights that September is a peak month for asthma hospitalizations, especially among children. Various factors contribute to this phenomenon, including respiratory allergies, viral infections, and environmental irritants. To better manage asthma, parents should work with their child's doctor to identify specific triggers and develop a personalized plan to minimize exposure. This may involve educating themselves about common allergens, monitoring pollen counts, and taking steps to reduce indoor air pollution. By doing so, families can help prevent asthma attacks and ensure a healthier start to the school year.