Tag: Asthma
4 months ago
inews.co.uk

8 in 10 asthma patients have not received recommended two-day follow-up

Just 18% cent of asthma patients who ended up in hospital had a GP appointment within the recommended 48-hour period ...

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8 months ago
mirror.co.uk

Man, 65, writes car off before fleeing scene and later refusing breathalyser due to asthma

James O'Driscoll fled the scene of the crash with his car keys - only to be discovered nearby by police soon afterwar...

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about 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Breathing in traffic pollution for years increases death rates, as study finds ‘strong connection’

An author of an international review said congestion on roads “not only kills via accidents” but also via “air pollut...

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over 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Mum in mouldy flat 'fears her toddler is going to die' as she keeps being hospitalised

Aimee James says the recent case of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died from a respiratory condition caused by expos...

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over 1 year ago
mirror.co.uk

Woman, 22, dies after asthma attack as family issues urgent advice

Amy Greenwood, who had two young children, was found unconscious at home by her fiancé. She had a severe asthma attac...

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almost 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Asthma sufferer resuscitated 25 times after not using inhaler correctly

Paul Wilson urges asthmatics across the UK to check they are using their inhaler properly, as a survey finds one mill...

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almost 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

'Deplorable' Laura Heath who took drugs as son died after asthma attack is jailed for 20 years

Hakeem Hussain's 'frail' body was found clutching a leaf in the garden of a property in Birmingham after he collapsed...

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about 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

New electronic doctor to monitor asthma and COPD could be available within three years

Within a decade the device can be adapted to include a whole range of cardiovascular, mental health and neurological ...

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over 2 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Grandad dies after thinking asthma was playing up weeks before daughter's wedding

Doug Ormsby, from Broadgreen, Liverpool, died from mesothelioma just weeks before he was due to walk his daughter dow...

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over 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Air pollution causes nearly 2 million deaths and children's asthma cases every year

Two new studies from George Washington University underline the extent of damage caused by air pollution, especially ...

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over 2 years ago
inews.co.uk

Cutting carbon emissions and air pollution in cities 'could dramatically improve child health'

More than 40,000 premature births could also be prevented annually by achieving 'net zero' in 16 cities, including Lo...

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almost 3 years ago
inews.co.uk

Asthma sufferers could get national alert system to warn of high air-pollution levels

The move is one of several being considered after the death of nine-year old schoolgirl Ella Kissi-Debrah

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about 3 years ago
inews.co.uk

Government considers tougher air pollution laws in wake of coroner's landmark asthma ruling

Ministers are considering introducing new laws based on World Health Organisation guidelines

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about 3 years ago
inews.co.uk

Long Covid affects 70% of hospitalised patients, while women under 50 suffer worst outcomes

Those who have the most severe prolonged symptoms tend to be white women aged between 40 to 60 who have at least two ...

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about 3 years ago
mirror.co.uk

Boy, 15, who died after asthma attack 'could have been saved'

Schoolboy Martin Sullivan died in hospital after his dad called an ambulance twice, before having to drive him there ...

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