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Death of boy, 10, in Essex after asthma attack was avoidable, inquest rules

Coroner finds medical professionals’ neglect contributed to death of William Gray at hospital in Southend

The Guardian - UK

Boy with severe asthma died after multiple medical failings, inquest rules

A 10-day inquest in Chelmsford identified a string of failings in William Gray’s care that amounted to neglect, law firm Leigh Day said.

The Independent UK

When landlords won't fix asthma triggers like mold, doctors call in the lawyers

Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention.

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‘The complete murder of our young’: India counts cost of another polluting Diwali on a generation of children

One in three children in Delhi is already asthmatic, with many more at risk of organ damage from breathing noxious air. A crowded waiting room at one children’s hospital tells the story

The Guardian - UK

“People aren’t thinking about us”: How new ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates impacts medically-vulnerable Texans

The ban applies to all private businesses, including health care facilities like hospitals, which can jeopardize the health of those with compromised immune systems or other underlying conditions.

The Texas Tribune

How harmful is damp and mould in UK homes and who is most at risk?

Anyone can develop health issues from damp and mould, and simple preventive measures can make a big difference

The Guardian - UK

Can you die from laughter?

Is there any truth to the phrase "I'm dying of laughter"?

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Victoria’s Thunderstorm Asthma Szn Left Hundreds Hospitalised So Here’s How To Protect Yourself

More than 200 people were admitted to hospital with asthma related symptoms in 24 hours — more than five times the normal amount.

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Victoria thunderstorm asthma warning as hundreds hospitalised

Alert covers almost whole state amid a combination of high pollen, storms, heat and wind

The Guardian - AU

Gas cookers pump out pollutants linked to childhood asthma, report finds

Scientists find average levels of nitrogen dioxide almost twice as high in homes cooking with gas as in those cooking without

The Guardian - UK

Shock of the old: 10 scandalous vintage medicines – from asthma cigarettes to cocaine wine

Cure any ailment! Never known to fail! Early medicine adverts made grand claims but they look alarming today

The Guardian - UK

We could see thunderstorm asthma in south-eastern Australia this season – here's how to prepare

Victorians have been warned to prepare for the possibility of thunderstorm asthma again this season.

The Conversation

3 ways to prepare for bushfire season if you have asthma or another lung condition

Australia’s bushfire season is officially under way during an El Niño. And after three wet years, and the plant growth that comes with it, there’s fuel to burn.

The Conversation

It’s Thunderstorm Asthma Season So Fellow Pollen Haters Should Probably Just Pull A Sickie

It ain't easy being wheezy.

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Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Southern Australia's grass pollen season is tipped to drag on longer than usual, sparking a warning about potentially-deadly thunderstorm asthma.

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'I can't breathe': family demands spit hood ban

Before she died in custody Selesa Tafaifa was pleading for her asthma medication and crying out 'I can't breathe', an inquest into her death heard.

AAP

Asthma warning in place as spring brings pollen, fires

With the spring weather bringing the risk of fires and high pollen counts, asthma and hayfever sufferers are being urged to make sure they have treatment plans.

The Conversation

From pests to pollutants, keeping schools healthy and clean is no simple task

Parents send their children to school to learn, and they don’t want to worry about whether the air is clean, whether there are insect problems or whether the school’s cleaning supplies could cause an asthma attack.

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The Independent UK

Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report

A charity has raised concerns that many patients are being denied access to key lung tests.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands with breathing problems undiagnosed due to lack of tests in England

Overlooked lung conditions could create ‘deluge of hospital admissions this winter’ in England, with GPs unable to offer basic lung function testing, report finds

The Guardian - UK

How anti-Ulez campaigners misused air pollution finding in Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah death

Three years after unprecedented inquest ruling, absence of other cases has left a gap for pollution sceptics to exploit

Reason

Environmentalists Are Destroying My Kitchen

Despite the New York Times’ gaslighting, bureaucrats and politicians are coming for your stoves.

Zenger

Bacteria Found In Daycare Centers Could Lead To Asthma In Kids

There are bacteria and other microbes living all around us.

The Independent UK

NFL star shares heartache after son dies of asthma attack

Julius Poppinga died on 30 August after suffering a severe asthma attack

Evening Standard

Children in London’s most deprived boroughs at greatest risk of asthma attack

Data shows an 187% jump in the number of children in London with asthma being admitted to hospital between August and September 2021

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