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Asthmatics 'no worse affected than a non-asthmatic person' by coronavirus

When coronavirus first kicked off, we were told that asthmatics were particularly at risk. The serious side effects seemed to all be respiratory - a continuous cough, difficulty breathing and ultimately, ventilatory support. But people with asthma might not any more vulnerable after all. 

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How to manage asthma during the coronavirus pandemic

The prospect of catching coronavirus is terrifying for everyone, but it’s especially so for anyone already living with an autoimmune disorder or chronic condition. So what does coronavirus mean for asthma patients?.

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Stub it out: healthy lung cells can regrow after quitting smoking, new research finds

We all know that smoking is possibly the most damaging thing you can do to your lungs. It’s been directly linked to at least 15 different types of cancer and is responsible for around 70% of lung cancer cases in the UK - the most common cause of cancer death.

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How to establish a healthier, allergen-free home

Maxima Skelton, founder-director of The Healthy House, offers some tips on creating a healthier and allergen-free home in her comprehensive article on Action against Allergy’s website.

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Campaign launches to highlight benefits of quitting smoking before surgery

Surgeons are being urged to encourage patients to improve their survival chances by quitting smoking ahead of surgery. The campaign has been launched by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) with the support of the health charity ASH (Action on Smoking and Health).

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Scheme’s success at stopping mums-to-be smoking

Pregnant women are almost twice as likely to quit smoking if they are supported from their first midwife appointment – and then are more likely to have heavier, healthier babies.

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Over 60% of people with asthma still not receiving basic care

According to Asthma UK’s annual survey of 4,650 people, two-thirds of people living with asthma are not receiving the basic care they need to manage their asthma day to day.

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New asthma pill designed to combat severe symptoms

An experimental pill may be the revolutionary treatment asthma patients have been waiting for. A study, conducted by The University of Leicester and published in the Lancet Respiratory Journal, examined the effectiveness of this new treatment, and found that those suffering with severe asthma symptoms experienced less inflammation in their airways as a result of taking the medication.

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