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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.

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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.

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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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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 Independent 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

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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

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Environmentalists Are Destroying My Kitchen

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

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Bacteria Found In Daycare Centers Could Lead To Asthma In Kids

There are bacteria and other microbes living all around us.

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NFL star shares heartache after son dies of asthma attack

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Health: Indoor air pollution caused by burning candles, cooking fumes may aggravate mild asthma

"In the study, we observed that even very young individuals with mild asthma can experience discomfort and adverse effects if the room is not adequately ventilated during cooking..." Read further on Dynamite News:

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California HS football player dies after severe asthma attack

His name was Julius Poppinga, and he played defensive end for Westlake in their season opener against Taft (Calif.) two weeks ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Asthma misery as pollen hits Canberra early

Asthma sufferers are already reporting early attacks of the debilitating condition.

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Childcare regulator blasted for 'impractical burdens' on operator

NSW Education Department's requirements 'outside of accepted industry practice'.

Evening Standard

Mother of girl who died of air pollution welcomes Ulez expansion - but has cost concerns

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s daughter Ella, nine, died in 2013 after an asthma attack

WEKU

Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent more asthma sufferers to the emergency room

Centers for Disease Control studies increased asthma-related ER visits by 17% nationwide during 19 of the smokiest days. On the worst air quality day in New York state, those visits spiked 82%.

The Independent UK

Canadian wildfires caused a spike in asthma ER visits

Three studies show smoke from Canadian wildfires led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms in the United States

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The Independent UK

Canadian wildfires caused a spike in asthma ER visits, especially in the Northeast

Three studies show smoke from Canadian wildfires led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms in the United States

Evening Standard

Steep rise in children in deprived areas hospitalised with asthma when schools return

London mum chooses to homeschool child over fears he will suffer asthma attack

Capital & Main

Pennsylvania Residents Call for Action After Study Links Fracking to Asthma and Lymphoma

Residents and scientists had called for research on health risks for years, while industry campaign denied links.

The Independent UK

A study of fracking's links to health issues will be released by Pennsylvania researchers

Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are preparing to release findings from taxpayer-financed studies on possible links between the natural gas industry and pediatric cancer, asthma and poor birth outcomes

The Guardian - UK

Urgent action needed to reduce air pollution

Letter: Tim Dexter of Asthma + Lung UK says the health of future generations is at risk if the government doesn’t address this public health emergency

Newsroom.co.nz

The perfect storm behind rising asthma attacks

We have one of the highest rates of asthma in the developed world, and asthma attacks are increasing too. There are several explanations why, writes Dr Amy Chan

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Study finds how people with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs

People with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have reduced lung function and to suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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