ASTHMA symptoms can lead to deadly asthma attacks, which kill three people every day in the UK. This winter, asthmatics could be playing “Russian Roulette” with the lung condition – and possibly their lives – warned charity Asthma UK.
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Asthma attack: Sudden change to cold weather could trigger symptoms
ASTHMA attack is when the usual symptoms of the condition get worse. An asthma attack can be deadly so it’s important to know how the weather can effect it. Cold weather can be a trigger for symptoms, so with autumn and winter approaching, what can be done to reduce the risk of an attack happening?
Asthma attack: Sudden change to cold weather could trigger symptoms
Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes occasional difficulties with breathing. An asthma attack is when the symptoms of asthma get worse for a short time. This can happen suddenly or gradually over a few days. Attacks have been known to have fatal consequences, with statistics revealing the death of three people in the UK […]
Asthma: How developing the condition as an adult could be caused by your job
Asthma is a common lung condition which causes breathing difficulties. The main symptoms are wheezing, breathlessness, tightness around the chest and coughing. Many people first develop asthma when they are children, but it is possible to also develop it as an adult. According to Asthma UK, one in 10 cases of asthma in adults is […]
Asthma: How developing the condition as an adult could be caused by your job
ASTHMA doesn’t always begin in childhood, but can also be developed later in life when you are an adult. If you develop asthma as an adult, it could actually be a result of where you work. This is known as occupational asthma.
Asthma warning – why you should never ignore this itchy symptom
ASTHMA symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing and having a tight chest. But, you should also never ignore having an itch in this unusual place. These are the deadly lung condition’s signs to watch out for.
Asthma – the best exercise to lower your risk of deadly asthma attacks
ASTHMA symptoms affect more than five million people in the UK. Patients could lower their risk of a deadly asthma attack by exercising, said charity Asthma UK. This is one of the best ways to prevent signs of the lung condition.
Fruit and veg diet ‘can fight asthma’
Men who ate a healthier diet had a 30 per cent lower chance of experiencing symptoms with a less improved rate of 20 per cent for women. The foods have antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties and are elements in a healthy diet that potentially lower risks. Research supports existing evidence that eating well can help prevent […]
Alternative to daily inhaler use may offer asthma sufferers a new option
People are so reluctant to take their inhaler medication for mild asthma on a daily basis that a pharmaceutical company has come up with a different approach.
Wealthy childhood ‘increases risk’ of dying from asthma
But new research suggests that deaths from the respiratory disorder among children and younger adults in England was more common in affluent areas. One possible explanation is that cleaner homes increase the risk of childhood allergies. Some scientists think a lack of early childhood exposure to germs increases the chance of allergic diseases and that […]
