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First Nations Australians are more likely to present to hospital with asthma and allergies – new research

Australia is often called the allergy capital of the world. Allergic diseases – such as allergic asthma, hay fever, eczema and food allergies – affect almost one in five people. And this figure is expected to rise in the years to come.

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Teen died from asthma attack after she was wrongly discharged from hospital

Billie Wicks died age 16 after an asthma attack – the first she had ever had

The Independent UK

Surge in repeat hospital visits for lung conditions such as asthma – analysis

Asthma + Lung UK is calling for the issue to be prioritised as part of the Government’s upcoming 10 Year Health Plan.

The Independent UK

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Number of asthma sufferers visiting A&E at least five times a year surges, analysis shows

The number of people going to emergency five or more times in the last year because of breathing issues has risen by nearly 23 per cent

The Independent UK

How is pollution actually affecting our health?

Invisible pollutants fill the air around us, and their effects on the human body shouldn’t be underestimated.

The Independent UK

Mum-of-three with asthma paid thousands by London council over home that was ‘making her ill’

Her case was eventually brought to the Housing Ombudsman and was deemed to represent ‘severe maladministration’ by the council

Evening Standard

Cat owner shares footage of what asthma can look like in felines

Would you know the signs to look out for?

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Why Indoor Air Quality Matters and How to Improve It

We spend most of our time indoors — whether at home, work, or school. But have you ever thought about the air you’re breathing inside? Most people assume indoor air is cleaner than outdoor air, but that’s not always true. In fact, indoor air can be up to five times…

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Asthma drug showed positive results in trials for people with nasal polyps

Tezepelumab was first approved for treating asthma in 2021.

Evening Standard

Colorado is tackling air pollution in vulnerable neighborhoods by regulating 5 air toxics

The Globeville, Elyria-Swansea and Commerce City communities in metro Denver are choked by air pollution from nearby highways, an oil refinery and a Superfund site.

The Conversation

What happens to the body during an asthma attack?

Learn what happens inside the body during an asthma attack and why treatments help prevent or reverse the effects.

LiveScience

Fresh cyclone threat brewing off sodden coastline

A cyclone is almost certainly looming off the coast of Australia's rain-soaked north but forecasters say its path is still uncertain.

AAP

What is double pneumonia? Pope Francis's diagnosis explained.

Pope Francis is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia — but what is this condition, and why might the pope be particularly vulnerable to it?

LiveScience

What is mould? Landlords to face new laws

Following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, new legislation aims to combat mould and damp issues in homes, protecting the most vulnerable

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The Independent UK

What are the symptoms of RSV and who is eligible for a vaccine?

RSV might at first seem like a cold but it can quickly become more serious

The Independent UK

Grieving parents couldn’t understand how their son died of an asthma attack. Then they found out how much his meds now cost

EXCLUSIVE: Shanon and Bill Schmidtknecht tell Rhian Lubin of their grief for son Cole and their fight for a fairer health insurance system

The Independent UK

Couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx over son’s death after $500 price rise for asthma meds

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medication

The Conversation

To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees

Heatwaves are among the world’s deadliest weather hazards. Every year, vast numbers of people are killed by heat stress and it can worsen health problems such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease.

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Smog Chokes Baghdad As Oil-fired Factories Belch Out Smoke

Iraqi grocery store owner Abu Amjad al-Zubaidi is grappling with asthma, a condition his doctor blames on emissions from a nearby power plant that fills his Baghdad neighbourhood with noxious smoke.

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Why a common asthma drug will now carry extra safety warnings about depression

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently issued a safety alert requiring extra warnings to be included with the asthma and hay fever drug montelukast.

Marie Claire

The Women on the Frontlines of the Los Angeles Wildfires

They are firefighters and aid workers, chefs and booksellers—and they’re all on a mission to show up for their Los Angeles community.

The Independent UK

David Lynch death: What are the symptoms and causes of emphysema?

The biggest risk is smoking

The Independent UK

4 chronic lung conditions that can be worse in winter

People with respiratory diseases can be particularly susceptible to the effects of cold weather.

Cycling News

Lotto pro Jasper De Buyst risks loss of 'up to 35%' lung capacity due to post-COVID 19 asthma

Belgian racer suffered badly with health problems in 2024

The Times of India

The soaring threat: How rising pigeon populations are impacting urban health

Pigeon populations are rapidly growing, even in Indian cities, where urban populations of Mumbai and Pune registered an incredible 150% increase in these flocks. This explosion has, consequently, resulted in public health issues, that are so severe that even the practice of feeding pigeons has been prohibited in certain areas.…

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