How to help your teen manage asthma
Being a teenager can be a difficult time for many young people. And if your teen also has asthma, things may not always seem easy for them. Thankfully there’s lots you can do to help and support them.
Asthma
Are you getting the care you need to control your asthma?
A report by Asthma UK suggests two thirds of people are still not receiving the basic care they need to manage their asthma.
Allergy
Spring clean your meds
Whenever the season changes from winter to spring it’s an ideal time for many of us to clear out lots of clutter and generally give our homes a thorough cleaning.
Asthma
How to reduce indoor air pollution
A recent report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) suggests around 40,000 deaths are linked to air pollution each year in the UK.
Asthma
Asthma attack guidelines update
If you have asthma – or you know someone with asthma – it’s essential to know what you should do if you or they have an asthma attack. And now, leading health charity Asthma UK has updated its advice on doing just that.
Allergy
Keep asthma at bay this summer
With Breathe Easy Week starting on June 16, here’s a look at how the weather at this time of year can affect people who have asthma
Asthma
Funny girl
Miranda Hart has achieved national treasure status with her BBC sitcom and portrayal of a posh 1950s Midwife – not forgetting a fitness DVD featuring a workout with maracas
Asthma
One million and counting
In this country, more than 1.1 million children have asthma, a disease that often starts in childhood. If you’re a parent with a child who has asthma, here are some of the things you should be aware of.