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Back-to-school asthma warning
WebMD.Boots.com 30th July 2013 – Parents are being warned of an annual dramatic surge in the number of children with asthma being admitted to hospital in September because many of them forget to use their preventer inhalers over the summer holidays. More children in … |
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New integrated approach to asthma care
WebMD.Boots.com New standards on the diagnosis and treatment of asthma in England are published today by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Asthma UK says the new standards "could change millions of lives". More than 5.4 million people … |
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Team GB Olympians with asthma
WebMD.Boots.com 26th July 2012 — Many people think asthma could wreck an athlete's career – but 25% of the Team GB athletics squad in 2012 have the condition, according to Asthma UK. Our athletes with asthma include competitors in some of the most gruelling events … |
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Success for child asthma project
WebMD.Boots.com By Tim Locke 20th March 2012 – A project to give better asthma training to GP surgeries and schools in the north east of England has resulted in a big cut in emergency hospital visits of children with asthma. Yorkshire and Humber has one of the highest … |
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Asthma: National review to reduce deaths
WebMD.Boots.com By Nicky Broyd 1st February 2012 – A 12-month project is starting today to investigate the cause of asthma deaths across the UK. It's called the National Review of Asthma Deaths (NRAD) and was commissioned by the Government, and will be led by the … New online test tries to cut deaths from asthma attacks New online test assesses patient's asthma attack risk New online test aims to cut deaths from asthma attacks |
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Safety doubts over asthma heat treatment
WebMD.Boots.com By Peter Russell 25th January 2012 – Treating severe asthma using heat energy may improve symptoms and reduce asthma attacks but there are uncertainties about its long-term safety, according to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence … |
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Are you getting the right asthma treatment?
WebMD.Boots.com 9th December 2011 – People with asthma and parents of children with asthma are being urged to check they're getting the treatment they're entitled to. Asthma UK is concerned about variations in asthma care across the UK – especially a … |
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New machine brings night time asthma relief
WebMD.Boots.com 24th November 2011 – Getting a good night's sleep can be very difficult if you have asthma. Now a study of a new airflow device has found it can help reduce asthma symptoms at night and the effect lasts during the day. … Asthma 'cured' Simple night time airflow control device eases persistent asthma symptoms Machine that is a breath of fresh air for sleeping asthmatics can reduce their … |
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HRT may increase risk of severe asthma
WebMD.Boots.com 27th September 2011 – Women taking postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have an increased risk of severe asthma attacks requiring hospital admission, scientists warn. A new study, being presented at the European … Moderate alcohol may reduce asthma risk Asthma: 2 glasses of wine a week 'cut risk' compared to heavy drinkers Asthma Risk May be Reduced by Drinking Alcohol |
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Heat treatment for severe asthma
WebMD.Boots.com 8th June 2011 – Heat isn't always a person with asthma's best friend and many find hot weather can make their symptoms worse. However, a pioneering non-drug treatment uses heat to help asthma patients breathe easier. … Pioneering Non-Drug Asthma Treatment Begins In UK Pioneering asthma treatment in UK New radio wave surgery heals asthma patients |
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