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Muslims urged to look after their asthma over Ramadan
Netdoctor National charity Asthma UK is concerned that many people could therefore put their lives at risk, with figures showing that people from south Asian communities are three times more likely than caucasians to have an emergency hospital admission for asthma. |
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Supermarket pharmacy launches asthma inhaler service
Netdoctor The move should help to make inhalers more accessible for millions of asthma sufferers over the age of 16, enabling them to purchase two inhalers for £7 if they are running low and cannot get a GP appointment. Faisal Tuddy, Asda's deputy superintendent … UK: Asda Becomes First Supermarket To Sell Asthma Inhalers Over The Counter Asda starts to sell 'blue' inhalers tomorrow |
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Study reveals need to improve asthma management
Netdoctor News – Study reveals need to improve asthma management. Asthma: 1000 deaths a year 'preventable' Asthma sufferers on life support 40% of patients with severe asthma visit Accident & Emergency … |
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Major review aims to reduce asthma deaths
Netdoctor A 12-month review has been launched with a view to reducing the number of asthma deaths in the UK. Led by the Royal College of Physicians, the project will collect details on asthma deaths, both in hospitals and in the community, to identify ways to … Online asthma test could help cut emergency admissions New online asthma test launched New online test tries to cut deaths from asthma attacks |
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Traffic-related asthma costs more than thought
Netdoctor The total cost of asthma caused by traffic-related air pollution appears to be much higher than previous estimates, scientists say. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts estimated the yearly costs of childhood asthma in two communities in … |
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UK scientists shed light on 'late phase' asthma symptoms
Netdoctor A group of scientists at Imperial College London have discovered why many people with asthma experience a 'late phase' of symptoms that occur several hours after exposure to allergens. Around half of people with the condition experience symptoms three … New treatments for asthma patients Asthma attack treatment 'find' A potential new treatment for 'delayed' asthma attacks |
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NICE considers non-drug asthma treatment
Netdoctor The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says that a new non-drug treatment could help reduce the symptoms of severe asthma. The therapy, called bronchial thermoplasty, heats the airways in the lungs so that part of the muscle … |
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