All news on the topic: Asthma

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'Kind and caring' daughter was 'poorly' with cough but died just two days later
Bethany Amber Price, 23, from Merseyside died in October 2023 after her parents rushed her to hospital in what her dad says was the 'worst thing' he's ever been through
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'Smoking was killing me, vaping made me worse - here's how I finally stopped'
Former nurse Chloe Slasberg, 49, tried everything from hypnotherapy to vaping to quit her 30-year smoking addiction, and finally had a light-bulb moment after her health nose-dived
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Warning as tiny insects found in carpet can trigger serious medical condition
Mrs Hinch fans have been left horrified after discovering a spate of little black insects in their carpets - as it turns out carpet beetles can trigger medical conditions
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Brit tourist dies 'clutching his asthma pump' on dream Thailand holiday
James Moore, 44, was enjoying a dream holiday in Thailand when he was found seriously ill in his hotel room and later died, as his family starts a fundraiser for his funeral
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Mum of asthmatic girl, nine, who died from air pollution is suing Government
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, 9, from south-east London, died after an asthma attack in 2013 having been exposed to air pollution and now her mum is suing the Government for compensation
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DWP could give you £8,000 a year if you suffer with asthma or other conditions
The DWP has released the latest figures for PIP and ADP claims for respiratory conditions
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'Effective' £1.80 kitchen staple can 'draw' condensation from large rooms
Tackle condensation head on with some top tip from the experts - including one method that costs just £1.80. The household ingredient will draw in damp from larger rooms in your house
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Pharmacists warning as medication shortage impacts more vital drugs - full list
Health professionals have warned there is a list of growing medications which are suffering from a supply shortage including asthma, HRT, antibiotics and more - here is the full list
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Families struggling in mould-riddled flats told they're 'breathing too much'
Mould and damp found in social housing around Rochdale in Greater Manchester has left residents fearing for their lives - and they now want to get together against their landlord
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Mum who lost daughter to fatal asthma attack says her other three kids have it
Tracy Bulpitt’s oldest child Katy, 12, died on November 2 2021, after a catastrophic attack. And of her five other kids, her youngest three all have asthma too
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Gran with severe pneumonia left fighting for life after asthma attack on holiday
Kelly Cody, from Newcastle, has been left fighting for life after she endured a asthma attack whilst on holiday in Gran Canaria - and her daughter has flown abroad to be by her bedside
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Asthma sufferers could be given 'revolutionary' jab ending need for inhalers
A 'revolutionary' jab could help millions of people suffering from asthma to stop using their inhalers, a new study has found. Scientists examined the impact benralizumab had on 208 patients during a study
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Mum says mouldy flat has forced daughter to be off sick from school for 50 days
Harmony Dugmore, 22, from Lichfield, in living with her children in a property so affected by mould a paramedic wrote a letter expressing concern about their health
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Top 20 UK cities and towns with worst air pollution - Stoke-on-Trent tops list
Other locations where pollution is more than twice the recommended levels include Newcastle, Leicester, Coventry, and Hull, the research found
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'I'm allergic to Christmas - I buy gifts in September and mince pie can kill me'
Anne Murray, 61, has to do her Christmas shopping in September every year and is forced to turn down invites to festive parties due to her severe asthma and allergies
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Woman who constantly felt tired and thirsty ended up in a coma
In 2010 Sarah Mather from Widnes was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2010 having been 'told a multitude of things', and also experiencing a chest infection and given steroids as an asthmatic
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Mum told to remove fence from 7-year-old son's grave as it broke 'regulations'
Harry-Lee Andrews-Tomlinson tragically died aged seven last February. Outrage has sparked after the small painted fence his family made for his grave is set to be torn down by the council
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Six year old girl saves mum's life by calling 999 during asthma attack
Cali-Maii Ball, who is just six years old, awoke to find her mum Lauren, 25, desperately gasping for air at their family home in Hornchurch, East London
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Urgent warning to Brits visiting holiday hotspot over surge in breathing issues
Holidaymakers in Spain's Costa Brava have seen an upturn in breathing problems with conditions like asthma triggered by poor air quality, a survey by Avanti Travel Insurance has found
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Woman needs new lungs after contracting deadly disease from mould in apartment
Shanda Johnson, a beloved New Jersey nurse, mother, and friend, is now hospitalised with a severe lung disease - brought on by an asthma-related reaction to mould exposure in her apartment
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Seven health conditions that can be triggered by turning the heating on
As the weather gets colder, Dr Neel Patel has shared some tips to manage common conditions such as asthma, headaches and allergies, which can worsen when you turn on the heating
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Heartbroken mum shares last thing daughter said before she died of asthma attack
Amy Greenwood, 22, tragically died after enduring an asthma attack at her home in Skelmersdale - her family are raising awareness about the dileberating illness
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Sleeping with your fan on could be bad for your health - and raise energy bills
With the UK currently in the middle of a sweltering heatwave, many people are struggling to keep cool in the evenings. Even though it's only natural to want to grab a fan, it's not as helpful as you may think
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Warning to asthmatics over Saharan dust cloud as air pollution to blow into UK
Saharan desert dust can be blown for thousands of miles and contributes to issues with air quality, meaning people with asthma and certain health conditions may want to stay aware
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Man, 65, writes car off before fleeing scene and refusing breathalyser
James O'Driscoll fled the scene of the crash with his car keys - only to be discovered nearby by police soon afterwards, where he also refused to supply a blood sample
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