WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2020 — Previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in the risk for severe asthma exacerbation, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in Thorax. Bright I. Nwaru,…
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Permanent Night Shift Workers at Higher Risk for Asthma
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2020 — Shift workers, especially those working permanent night shifts, have an increased risk for moderate-severe asthma and all asthma, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in Thorax. Robert Maidstone, Ph.D., from the University of…
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Asthma warning: Fireworks could trigger life-threatening attacks – tips to stay well
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Bonfire Night is literally in the air and Asthma UK is urging people with asthma to ensure…
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Is there a connection between asthma and acid reflux?
Asthma and acid reflux often occur together. It isn’t clear why, or whether one causes the other. But we do know that acid reflux can worsen asthma and asthma can worsen acid reflux – especially severe acid reflux, a condition…
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Plan Ahead to Keep Halloween Safe for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 — This Halloween may be especially challenging for parents of children with asthma and allergies, as they also have to guard against COVID-19. “Every year we send out tips on how to keep your kids with…
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Perrigo Asthma Inhalers Recalled Due to Clog Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2020 — Perrigo inhalers have been recalled because they could clog and not provide patients with any or enough medication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The retail recall is for all unexpired albuterol sulfate inhalation…
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Lucy Fallon health: Coronation Street star reveals what “saves her life everyday”
Lucy Fallon’s decision to join the cast of Coronation Street back in 2015 was an auspicious one – the actress has earned several accolades for her performance as Bethany Platt, including two British Soap Awards. While some soap stars reveal…
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Jayne Torvill health: Ice Skater reveals health condition that left her ‘gasping for air’
Jayne Torvill’s ice skating prowess took the world by storm when she won a gold medal at the1984 Winter Olympics and a bronze medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics, alongside her ice skating partner Christopher Dean. Her elegance and years…
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