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Children given Calpol more likely to develop asthma, says study
Telegraph.co.uk Even having the medicine once a year can increase the risk of asthma by 70 per cent, claim the researchers who believe paracetamol may be behind the increasing rates of the condition. In Britain alone the number of children developing asthma has more … Babies given Calpol just once a month 'are five times as likely to develop asthma' |
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Jobs identified that are linked to greater risk of asthma in adults
Telegraph.co.uk Comments. Almost 10,000 people born in Britain in 1958 were tracked for 15 years and researchers were able to identify which jobs were linked with an increased risk of developing asthma as an adult. It was found that the workplace had a greater … |
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Number of children admitted to hosptal with asthma falls since smoking ban
Telegraph.co.uk Previous studies have shown that hospital admissions for childhood asthma fell after smoke-free legislation was introduced in Scotland and North America. The smoking ban in England has also been found to have reduced the rate of heart attacks. Asthma cases 'down after smoke ban' Child asthma drop since smoke ban Smoking ban cuts hospital admissions for childhood asthma |
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Junk food linked to asthma and eczema in children
Telegraph.co.uk A research project involving more than 50 countries found that teenagers who ate junk food three times a week or more were 39 per cent more likely to get severe asthma. Younger children were 27 per cent more at risk. Both were also more prone to the … |
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Thousands of children's asthma inhalers make condition worse
Telegraph.co.uk Up to a hundred thousand children in Britain whose asthma is not controlled by blue Ventolin inhalers are also given Salmeterol, a longer-acting inhaler drug. But for one in every seven child sufferers the extra inhaler, commonly marketed as Seretide … |
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Life coach: My asthma worsens in bad weather – what can I do?
Telegraph.co.uk Cold winter air makes many asthmatic people worse, especially those who also get exercise-related asthma. A cosy scarf over the mouth to warm the air as you breathe it in does help, but an increase in medication is usually unavoidable. An extra puff or … |
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Life Coach: Are there any natural remedies to treat asthma ?
Telegraph.co.uk Diets rich in fruit and vegetables have been shown to reduce asthma symptoms. Sufferers adhering to a Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and unsaturated fatty acids, have been found to achieve better control of … |
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Asthmatics suffering 'because doctors can't understand inhalers'
Telegraph.co.uk They say asthma sufferers including children are ending up in accident and emergency with serious breathing difficulties because they have not been given sound advice on how to use inhalers. Asthma, which affects up to eight million people in Britain, … Inhaler advice fear for asthma patients Healthcare professionals as bad as patients at good respiratory inhaler technique Inhalers 'not being used correctly' |
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Pet subjects: Can my dog see the ghosts of rodents?
Telegraph.co.uk In a recent column you suggested that someone who had asthma due to dog fur might be able to keep a rabbit or a cat as a pet. My family has a history of asthma and we have been advised not to keep any furry pets due to the risk of a severe and … |
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GlaxoSmithKline asthma drug cuts number of attacks
Telegraph.co.uk He said: “It seems to be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with eosinophilic asthma that is associated with frequent flare-ups, and may reduce the need for conventional treatment with oral corticosteroids that can have serious side … |
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