Breastfeeding ‘fends off asthma’ – Deccan Herald


Deccan Herald

Breastfeeding 'fends off asthma'
Deccan Herald
Here's yet another reason why mothers should breastfeed their babies — it can fend off asthma in children up to an age of six years, says a study. An international team, led by the University of Otago, has shown that breastfeeding of infants has a
Breastfeeding fends off asthmaScienceAlert

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Breastfeeding helps prevent asthma: study – New Zealand Herald

Breastfeeding helps prevent asthma: study
New Zealand Herald
By Nicky Park Breastfeeding can help prevent children from asthma or wheezing until they are at least six-years-old, a New Zealand study has found. Researchers gathered information on wheezing and asthma in 1105 children from Christchurch and
Breastfeeding protects against asthma up to six years of ageScoop.co.nz (press release)

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Fears asthmatic schoolchildren denied inhalers – Herald Scotland


Mirror.co.uk

Fears asthmatic schoolchildren denied inhalers
Herald Scotland
THOUSANDS of children with asthma in Scotland are struggling to access life-saving medicine in school emergencies because of needless red tape, a charity has warned. Asthma UK Scotland said a survey of youngsters aged five to 18 with the condition
Lives of pupils with asthma 'put at risk by inhaler rules'Scotsman
'Red tape' risk to asthma childrenThe Press Association

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Could you be allergic to your Christmas tree? – New Zealand Herald


Daily Mail

Could you be allergic to your Christmas tree?
New Zealand Herald
He and his team found 53 different kinds of mould present on 23 samples, according to the research published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. These weren't everyday mould – 70 per cent were of the type that can trigger asthma attacks,
Merry Moldmas?Environmental Expert (press release)

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