The Latest Breaking News from asthma

Asthma and heart disease treatments approved for use on NHS in Scotland

TREATMENTS for patients with heart disease and those with severe asthma have been approved for use on the NHS in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2023

Doctors urge politicians to stand firm on schemes to tackle air pollution

Exclusive: hundreds of consultants, GPs and others write to Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan over Labour’s position on Ulez

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Ulez key to tackling ‘unacceptably high’ child illness and death, doctors say

Leading scientists and medics back London and other clean air schemes and urge politicians to keep their nerve

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Belfast mum calls for greater awareness of 'dangerous asthma' amid daughter’s lifelong battle

“Knowing Katie could have an attack at any moment, with absolutely no warning, is terrifying and it's why she is never without her medication.”

Belfast Live · Jul 9, 2023

‘The sargassum season for Florida is gone’: Mysterious seaweed disappearances continue

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt once loomed over Florida beaches, threatening to send ashore piles of sulfur-scented seaweed that would smother sea turtles, aggravate asthma and turn away tourists. Now, scientists say the seaweed belt has suffered a mortal blow after a month of unusually strong winds.

Miami Herald · Jul 5, 2023

'Smart inhaler' to be tested for asthma

Device being tested costs $120 and lasts about 12 months.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2023

Hay fever symptom that can often be confused and ignored, according to health experts

Many brits are suffering with hay fever as the UK hit soaring temperatures this summer.

Nottingham Post · Jul 2, 2023

Hay Fever 'red flag' symptom can often be confused with something else, experts warn

"As the pollen count rises, it's important the public recognise these unusual symptoms."

Manchester Evening News · Jul 1, 2023

Hayfever warning as symptom often confused - and you might not know you have it

It comes as news of a "pollen bomb" hitting the UK last week saw the NHS reveal the number people visiting their website for hay fever advice has tripled in the past five weeks as cases soar

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Brit dies of asthma attack 'after dropping inhaler' on flight to New York

Shimoin Brauer, who is believed to have been travelling on a British Airways flight to New York, reportedly dropped his inhaler during an asthma attack and couldn't be revived by air crew

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023