September ‘Asthma Peak Week’: The most dangerous week for kids
Caroline AylwardRenee Straker
ByCaroline AylwardandRenee Straker
18 hours agoUpdated: September 12, 2026, 8:51 am EDTPublished: September 11, 2026, 2:23 pm EDT

The third week of September is called 'Asthma Peak Week' — the time of year nearly 25% of all pediatric asthma hospitalizations occur. Four triggers are converging at once, and three of them are hiding in the weather. See what's driving the spike, and what parents can do before the week hits.

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