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Boy, 5, taken to A&E 26 times in his life due to 'air pollution'

Max's mum Rosa Appleby Alis says a trip to Wales saw his breathing improve immeasurably

Wales Online

Outer London’s worst asthma hotspots revealed as mother tells of impact on 5-year-old son

6 of the top 10 GP surgeries with the highest asthma rates were near polluted roads, according to Asthma + Lung UK

Evening Standard

Older brothers and sisters could help build babies' defence against allergies, findings suggest

For more than three decades, researchers have known that children from larger families are less likely to develop allergic disease, but the potential reason for that remained a mystery.

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'Cutting air pollution is vital in the battle to save lives - expanding ULEZ is right'

Sadiq Khan reveals how his adult-onset asthma and the tragic death of Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah have added to his determination to cut harmful vehicle emissions and allow people to breathe cleaner air

Daily Mirror

Northern Ireland urged to follow Wales in banning smoking outside school gates

“We need to stop normalising smoking around children and protect their still developing lungs from breathing in harmful second-hand smoke.”

Belfast Live

Dad who thought he was having an asthma attack suffered from silent heart attack

Alex Roth, 56, underwent open heart surgery in May 2022 after doctors discovered the heart defect

Wales Online

Darwin, Palmerston residents urged to take precautions against 'unhealthy' air quality amid fuel reduction burning

Air quality in Darwin and Palmerston deteriorated to unhealthy levels in recent days amid fuel-reduction burns ahead of the Top End's fire season.

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Wildfires Are Here: A Toxicologist Explains How To Protect Yourself

Exposure to PM2.5 from smoke or other air pollution can exacerbate health issues like asthma and reduce lung function in ways that can worsen existing respiratory problems and even heart disease.

Inverse

Sadiq Khan says heart attack scare made him understand that 'time is finite'

The Mayor of London said that after suffering a suspected heart attack on stage, he is more determined than ever to act on the environment – not least because of his kids

Daily Mirror

Mum calling for Ella's Law says she'll 'never stop battling' for her daughter

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has campaigned tirelessly to cut air pollution since her daughter Ella died of an asthma attack in 2013 and was awarded a CBE last year for services to public health

Daily Mirror

Grieving family distraught as child's grave set on fire as gardai investigate

Shocking images have emerged of the aftermath of a blaze on floral tributes and other items that were placed on the grave of tragic child Kyle Finnegan (12) - who lost his life in 2018

Dublin Live

Grieving family distraught as child's grave set on fire in disturbing attack as gardai investigate

Exclusive: Shocking images have emerged of the aftermath of a blaze on floral tributes and other items that were placed on the grave of tragic child Kyle Finnegan (12) - who lost his life in 2018.

Irish Mirror

Frankie Bridge leaves son's asthma meds in airport while on holiday

The singer posted asking for advice on her Instagram as she realised her error upon landing at her destination

Manchester Evening News

Mould, pollution and chronic loneliness: meet the experts who say housing is damaging our health

We are still designing homes that exacerbate asthma, allergens, and risks of heart attacks and strokes, says buildings consultancy Ekkist — so let’s get the developers to do better

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan left ‘barely conscious’ after suspected heart attack before Cop26

A suspected heart attack and adult-onset asthma are two challenges the London mayor has faced

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan reveals a health scare and talks about his quest for cleaner air

A suspected heart attack and adult-onset asthma are two challenges the London Mayor has faced, he tells Hannah Stephenson as his book is published.

Glasgow Live

Heartbroken Cumbernauld mum opens up on death of 12-year-old daughter from asthma attack

Little Katy Bulpitt's mum Tracy says losing her little girl is the hardest thing she has ever had to cope with and is now determined to help others by setting up a bereavement support group.

The Independent UK

5 takeaways from AP's series on health disparities impacting Black Americans

The Associated Press spent a year examining how racial health disparities have impacted generations of Black Americans

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The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: From birth to death, Black Americans struggle with health care system

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Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

Black children are more likely to have asthma than kids of any other race in America

Daily Mirror

CBBC star breaks silence on terrifying diagnosis that left 'lungs encased in cement'

CBBC medic Raphael Olaiya tells Amy Packer about the terrifying childhood asthma attacks which made him fear for his life

Daily Record

Mum of tragic schoolgirl who died from asthma attack sets up bereavement support group

Katy Bulpitt, 12, from Cumbernauld, sadly died from a devastating asthma attack - just one week prior to the death of her 71-year-old grandad, Robert Speirs.

The New Daily

‘Use adrenaline first’: Important message for food allergy and asthma sufferers

Australians with food allergies and asthma are being told to use their adrenaline injector first and asthma puffer second.

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan: ‘I lost my mojo. I wasn’t so sparky. Without a doubt, I was suffering with PTSD’

Standing up against Trump and fighting against air pollution has made Sadiq Khan a target for the far right. He talks death threats, the toll on his mental health – and why he wants six terms as London mayor. Plus exclusive extract from his new book

Daily Mirror

'I spent £25,000 on treatment for my cat's asthma - and it's worth every single penny'

Kelly Boyle bought her cat Rascal in April 2014 and after seeing a vet, she discovered her pet had feline asthma. The condition is monitored using inhalers, just like in human cases

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