Personalised asthma treatments…

Interesting news item in a UK newspaper hints of a possible development in targetting asthma at a personal level rather than broad spectrum one-size-fits-all approach. Personalised future Simple saliva test

Asthma Facts & Figures: US & UK

Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world. Here’s some facts and figures about the oft-suffered-from respiratory illness: – Between 7 and 10% of all people in the United States (both adults and children) suffer from asthma. The...

Asthma Questions: Which Inhaler Is Which?

Question: I know that inhalers come in two different specifications: “reliever” inhalers, for when an attack hits, and “prevention” inhalers for general use. However, I am worried that in the panic of an attack I will forget which is which. How...

Asthma Questions: Adult Asthma

Question: I have always thought of asthma as the kind of illness that is identified in childhood. I’m 34, and I was recently diagnosed with asthma. Is it possible to suddenly start suffering from asthma so late in life? Answer: Asthma is predominantly identified...
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