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Komando |
New Life-saving Tech Warns Of Asthma Attacks
Komando Asthma is a breathing condition that restricts the amount of air that can reach an individual's lungs. Because of this, people who suffer from asthma often can't participate in various activities, out of fear those activities might trigger and asthma … |
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Health24 |
Asthma is under recognised in SA, warns doctor
Health24 While experts claim that asthma, which is a life-threatening condition, may be overdiagnosed in the UK, Cape Town paediatrician Dr Shirani Naidoo tells Health24 the illness remains under recognised in South Africa. Writing in the journal Archives of … |
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The Guardian |
Asthma could be worsened by energy-efficient homes, warns study
The Guardian Andrew Proctor, director of advice and support at Asthma UK, said: “We know that indoor exposure to allergens can be a real problem for some people with asthma, but it is difficult to avoid them.” The one in 11 Britons with asthma should always seek … |
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The Guardian |
Energy-efficient homes could worsen asthma, warns study
The Guardian The number of Britons with asthma could almost double by 2050 because the air inside homes is becoming more polluted as they become more energy-efficient, a new report warns. The trend towards airtight houses could also worsen allergies as well as … |
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Daily Mail |
Expert warns dust mites and germs living in beds cause asthma, hayfever and flu
Daily Mail This can cause eczema and hay fever, and estimates suggest dust mites may be a factor in up to 80 per cent of people with asthma. Dr Ackerley, added: 'They can cause rhinitis, a cough, dry eyes. They can disturb sleep. People with other allergies can … |
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Evansville doctor warns parents of asthma dangers
14 News WFIE Evansville An Evansville doctor is warning parents of the dangers of asthma after a 7th grade student died from an apparent asthma attack. Family members say 12-year-old Kavon Cooper of Evansville passed away this weekend. St. Mary's Doctor John Myers says with … |
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Co.Exist |
This Device Warns Asthma Sufferers If They're About To Have An Attack
Co.Exist Asthma is a chronic lung disease where a person's airways are swollen and highly sensitive to minor aggravations. The tubes connecting to the lungs narrow, reducing airflow and causing shortness of breath, chest tightness and worse. "As a kid I sat on … |
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Monthly Prescribing Reference |
Don't Rely on OTC Homeopathic Asthma Products, Warns FDA
Monthly Prescribing Reference Many of these products include indications ranging from treatment of acute asthma symptoms to temporary relief of minor asthma symptoms. If it is not properly treated and managed, patients may experience wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, and be at … Over-the-Counter Asthma Products Labeled as Homeopathic: FDA Statement … |
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The Guardian |
Children at risk from cocktail of asthma medications, expert warns
The Guardian Professor Peter van Asperen, a senior respiratory specialist at the Children's hospital at Westmead, said doctors were failing to follow guidelines for asthma management in children, leading to drugs being inappropriately prescribed and lives being put … Popular asthma medication combination could be fatal for children Australian doctors overprescribing combination of asthma medications, putting … Asthma combo therapy putting kids at risk |
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Telegraph.co.uk |
One million asthma sufferers may not have the condition, warns health watchdog
Telegraph.co.uk “It is therefore not surprising that studies of adults diagnosed with asthma suggest that up to 30 per cent do not have clear evidence of asthma.” The NHS spends around £1 billion a year treating and caring for the 5.4 million people with asthma but … Asthma diagnosis 'may be wrong' in one million UK adults Million asthma sufferers may be misdiagnosed: UK watchdog Over 1m people with asthma may NOT have the condition and could be taking … |
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