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'Toxic cocktail' of dirty air could heighten risk of asthma attacks
… 'Toxic cocktail' of dirty air could heighten risk of asthma attacks Lung charity responds to high air pollution forecast. Released on 13th August 2022 Asthma + Lung UK, the UK lung charity, is warning people … week and next could heighten the risk of life-threatening asthma attacks and flare-ups of other lung conditions. The …
Children with asthma in Scotland returning to school are at increased risk of asthma attacks
… Children with asthma in Scotland returning to school are at increased risk of asthma attacks The number of Scottish children being … could be at risk of having a life-threatening asthma attack when they return to school after the summer holidays, …
Asthma attacks on the increase as children return to school warns school
… Asthma attacks on the increase as children return to school … The number of Scottish children being hospitalised for asthma attacks in September nearly triples after starting the … be at risk of having a potentially life-threatening asthma attack after returning to the classroom. Preventer inhaler …
Youngsters experiencing deprivation more likely to have asthma attacks when they return to school
… Youngsters experiencing deprivation more likely to have asthma attacks when they return to school Figures from Asthma + Lung UK show children and teenagers who experience … four times more likely to be hospitalised with an asthma attack when they go back to school Released on 24th August …
'Abysmal' lack of testing for lung conditions is forcing GPs to play a 'guessing game' with diagnosis
… game' with diagnosis A new report by leading lung charity Asthma + Lung UK shines a light on the “dire state” of lung … 26th September 2023 A new report by leading lung charity Asthma + Lung UK shines a light on the “dire state” of lung … and going walking. With the right care, we can regain control of our lives." Dr Andrew Whittamore, Clinical Lead at …
MHRA approval of combination asthma inhaler Symbicort for people with mild asthma
… inhaler can be used as both a preventer and a reliever (MART, Maintenance and Reliever Therapy). This is because they …
The number of children ending up in hospital with life-threatening asthma attacks more than doubles
… in more exposure to colds and flu viruses, which are common triggers for asthma attacks. Disruptions due to the … the right care and follow-up support. Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, … airways. This means they’re more likely to react to common asthma triggers like colds and viruses, pollen (tree …
Three quarters of people with asthma surveyed in Wales still not receiving basic care
… Three quarters of people with asthma surveyed in Wales still not receiving basic care Asthma + Lung UK Cymru is launches a major report, Raising the Bar to tackle the stark failings … to overuse of reliever inhalers. The charities most recent Life with a Lung Condition Survey 2023 found that less than a …