by Editor | Dec 9, 2013 | Updates
Pollution An interesting article. http://www.onmedica.com/newsarticle.aspx?id=2c284b18-90ed-40d0-b8c9-13e9df05d09b http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sci/2013-12/09/c_132954317.htm Pollution
by Editor | Jan 8, 2013 | Updates
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
by Editor | Dec 15, 2012 | Asthma
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...
by Editor | Dec 13, 2012 | Asthma
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...
by Editor | Dec 11, 2012 | 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...
