What is EV-D68, the respiratory virus that can cause paralysis in children? ‘EV-D68 has been associated with acute flaccid myelitis, a rare neurologic complication involving limb weakness,’ CDC says The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Lush grasslands, higher allergy risks – what hay fever sufferers can expect from another La Niña season Australia has among the highest prevalence of asthma and hay fever globally. La Niña (and El Niño) will undoubtedly affect allergy sufferers. The Conversation · Sep 14, 2022
Strictly's Dr Ranj Singh 'wake-up call' after brother's 'dangerous' emergency The showbiz medic opens up to Amy Packerabout his own experiences of asthma and explains why he believes we need to take the condition more seriously Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022
Protect yourself from thunderstorm asthma this grass pollen season Hay fever sufferers are being urged to check in with their local GP ahead of the upcoming pollen and thunderstorm asthma season. The New Daily · Sep 11, 2022
Sadiq Khan to publish ‘practical guide’ to the climate emergency Breathe, due out next year, will see the London mayor draw on his own experience with adult-onset asthma to address the crisis The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022
What is adult onset asthma? Sadiq Khan to publish book on air pollution The Mayor of London is publishing a book on climate action inspired by his asthma diagnosis at age 43 Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022
London Mayor Sadiq Khan to publish first book on climate change inspired by asthma diagnosis London mayor Sadiq Khan has written his first book - a guide for environmental campaigning inspired by his own diagnosis of adult onset asthma. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022
Itchy, sneezy and wheezy? How Australians can get a handle on hay fever season Less than 20% of allergic rhinitis sufferers who choose their own medication get it right. Here’s how to navigate what may be a high-pollen sprin The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022
Majority of Scots want to ban car engines running outside schools In the survey, 78 per cent said they would like to see new laws put in place to stop people leaving their car engines running while waiting near schools. Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022
Dirt, dead skin, 10m dust mites: maybe it’s time you cleaned your mattress – here’s how Worried about asthma or eczema? It could be time to break out the baking soda and vacuum cleaner The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022
Aldi worker blamed partner's asthma for launching flare at referee Abbie-Leigh Reay was seen throwing her arms up after throwing the flare onto the pitch Liverpool Echo · Sep 5, 2022
Miracle ‘farm dust’ pill could prevent childhood allergies Treatments based on barnyard material and unprocessed milk may be developed by 2027 The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2022
Cursed Thunderstorm Asthma Is Set To Hit Victorians Again This Spring So Start Your Prep ASAP My beef with grass and pollen season continues. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 3, 2022
Air Pollution Affects Women More Than Men, New Study Finds Air pollution hits women harder than men, according to a new study. Zenger · Sep 2, 2022
Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022 Lanarkshire dad dies from cancer just weeks after diagnosis Malcolm Mackay assumed his back pain and breathlessness was down to being asthmatic
Liverpool Echo · Sep 1, 2022 Mum's warning as son ends up in hospital 'almost every year' when school returns Wilfred finds himself in hospital almost every year when school starts
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 Child protection agencies failed son of drug addict, review finds Hakeem Hussain, seven, died alone in Birmingham garden having asthma attack after his mother smoked heroin
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Asthmatic boy who died ‘horrendous’ death was failed by agencies – review Hakeem Hussain died ‘gasping for air’, and his mother Laura Heath was later convicted of fatal neglect.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 How turning the heat off this winter could damage your health A survey found 70% of UK adults are planning to heat their homes less, as energy prices soar. But what could be the effect?
Wales Online · Aug 31, 2022 Asthma attack spike feared as children return to schools for new term Asthma and Lung UK has warned of an increased risk of attacks with the new term
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 Life-threatening asthma set to soar in children: 7 ways to prevent back-to-school attacks Asthma and Lung UK has warned returning to school could cause a spike in asthma attacks. Doctors tell Lisa Salmon the best ways to avoid them.
Irish Mirror · Aug 31, 2022 Parents warned over increased risk of serious condition on return to school and what to look out for This is due to the increase of triggers facing children in a school setting
Wales Online · Aug 31, 2022 Asthma + Lung UK warns parents over heightened risk of serious condition on return to school 'When children do go back after the summer holidays, they can be exposed to more things'
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022 Warning over surge in asthma attacks as schools return One parent described taking her son to hospital almost every September.
Wales Online · Aug 26, 2022 People with allergies at lower risk of catching Covid One study showed people with food allergies were 50% less likely to become infected