Asthma
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British people unaware of pollution levels in the air they breathe – study‘Citizen science’ project launched as FoE survey indicates population outside London overestimates air quality
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Victorian thunderstorms spark calls for help after fatal asthma attacksParamedics respond to dozens of calls from people with breathing problems two weeks after freak storm left eight dead
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Thunderstorm asthma: more health warnings as former police chief examines responseNational Asthma Council Australia says thunderstorm conditions and high pollen count puts asthmatics at risk
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Thunderstorm asthma was 'world's worst' as Victoria set for more rough weatherKeep medication close at hand, says state’s chief health officer, after death toll from last week’s storm rises to eight
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New inhaler protects lungs against effects of air pollutionInexpensive over-the-counter product could help millions of people avoid worst health effects of breathing toxic air, say scientists
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Toxic chemicals in household dust linked to cancer and infertilityScientists find scores of harmful chemicals in indoor dust including phthalates linked to developmental problems in babies
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Altering gut microbes of babies could prevent asthma and allergiesUS study finds gut microbe pattern in one-month-old babies linked to increased risk of developing asthma and allergic reactions
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Vitamin D supplements could halve risk of serious asthma attacksMajor research review suggests that people with mild or moderate asthma who take vitamin D have fewer attacks requiring hospital treament
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Give drugs companies credit when it’s dueLetters: The new asthma drug, Fevipiprant – developed by Novartis – will be the end result of many years of painstaking and costly research and development
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How air pollution affects your health - infographicExposure to air pollutants has been linked to suppressed lung growth, asthma, heart disease, foetal brain growth damage and the onset of diabetes
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Mother wants inquiry into role of pollution in daughter's asthma deathLawyer for Rosamund Kissi-Debrah says government may be in breach of duty of care over death of nine-year-old in London
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The Welsh valleys road with some of the UK's worst air pollutionHeavy traffic sees A472 at Crumlin record highest nitrogen dioxide outside London – and residents fear for children’s health
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Why do so many elite athletes have asthma?Simon Yates tested positive for asthma medication, while studies found a third of Team Sky’s riders and 70% of the top British swimmers have the condition
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Yes, asthma is over-diagnosed, but it is still a matter of life or deathSpecialists say handing inhalers out like sweets hides the fact the disease still kills three people a day in Britain
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Asthma inhalers celebrate 60th anniversary with debate on over-prescriptionTwo leading doctors say the inhalers have become a fashion accessory, but other doctors are quick to defend them
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Asthma inhalers given out almost as a 'fashion accessory', experts warnScientists voice concern that overdiagnosis of asthma is exposing patients to potentially harmful side effects of medications they do not need
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GPs to trial new tests for asthma amid concerns about overdiagnosisTrials to run from May to October after Nice warned that up to 30% of people diagnosed with asthma did not show clear evidence of the condition
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Early antibiotic use 'may predispose children to weight gain and asthma'University of Helsinki study says use of antibiotics in early years ‘may have long-term effects on the metabolic and immunological health of the child’
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The day the NHS saved my life: rescuing a kitten nearly killed meAn allergic reaction set off an asthma attack that could have been fatal were it not for paramedics – and a large slice of luck
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Delhi's air pollution is causing a health crisis. So, what can be done?The city’s toxic air has been linked to allergies, respiratory conditions, birth malformations and increasing incidence of cancers. But as a recent car-free experiment showed, action to cut pollution can be effective
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Living with a dog cuts child's risk of asthma by 15%, study showsSurvey in Sweden shows contact with farm animals in early life could more than half a child’s chances of developing the condition
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Lord Drayson launches pollution sensor powered by radio wavesBusinessman and Labour party donor’s FreeVolt project uses ambient wireless and mobile network waves to power CleanSpace tag for app designed for cyclists and pedestrians
How air pollution harms your health - and how to avoid it