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Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects

Campaigners call for more warnings on montelukast, after reports of night terrors, depression and other mental health events

The Guardian - UK

Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment

Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to a new treatment for severe asthma, a disease that has limited remedy options.

AAP

NY Attorney General Calls For Stronger Singulair Safety Warning

New York attorney general calls for stronger safety warning on popular asthma drug Singulair due to concerns about potential side effects.

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FDA Approves First Drug To Treat Food Allergies: Here's What You Need To Know

Xolair, a medication initially designed for asthma, has been approved for treating food allergies to prevent severe reactions.

Medical Daily

Patients with chronic illnesses in Gaza failing to get treatment, doctors warn

The lack of medicine, food and water means thousands of people with asthma, kidney disease or diabetes are unable to treat or control their conditions

The Guardian - UK

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

A woman claims the NSW prison health system was negligent in the lead-up to the death of her partner, who suffered a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.

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Pioneering 'Clean Air For Life': Innova NanoJet's Breakthrough In Air Cleaning and Disinfection

The air purification system also promises substantial health benefits and economic savings, positioning itself as an answer to air quality challenges.

International Business Times

Asthma emergency admissions plunged as lockdown improved air, Oxford study finds

First study to tally asthma exacerbations with air pollution during pandemic finds numbers admitted to A&E fell 41% in 2020

The Guardian - UK

Is running in cold weather bad for asthma? We ask an expert

Expert advice on whether you should run in winter if you're asthmatic – plus guidance if you do

Advnture

‘Don’t tell him, Pike!’ How Ian Lavender gave Dad’s Army its most adored moment

With his asthma troubles and his very warm scarf, the mummy’s boy soldier was Lavender’s greatest creation. But he also gave EastEnders one of its earliest gay characters, in a strong storyline about homophobia

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan apologises to mother of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah after her air pollution asthma death

Mayor issues 'full and unqualified apology' to Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah for the loss of her daughter Ella in 2013

Evening Standard

Prenatal opioid exposure linked to eczema, asthma

Prenatal exposure to prescription opioids like methadone and codeine can affect the development of a child's immune system, a study has shown.

AAP

Triple Threat: Flu, COVID, RSV Surge Sparks Health Concerns

Seasonal viruses on the rise! CDC reports flu, COVID-19, and R.S.V. surges while inhaler discontinuation worries asthma patients. Stay informed!

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Flovent — a common asthma inhaler — will be discontinued in 2024. There will be a generic version available, but the change could make it hard for some patients to get their medication.

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Thunderstorm asthma warning in Victoria's east

People in Victoria's east have been warned of a high risk of thunderstorm asthma due to a combination of high grass pollen levels, storms and strong wind.

Evening Standard

End of the inhaler? Landmark study finds antibody injection can treat severe asthma

Majority of patients who used benralizumab were able to completely stop using their inhalers

Evening Standard

'Christmas tree syndrome' affects a third of Brits: What is it?

Though a staple of the festive season, trees can lead people to battle flu-like symptoms

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘Christmas tree syndrome’ is real — what are the symptoms and how to avoid it

Dust, insect droppings, pesticide, mold, varying types of pollen and that beloved pine sent might be the culprits making you miserable.

The Hindu

Aurobindo unit gets USFDA nod to market generic asthma medication

Aurobindo Pharma's subsidiary receives USFDA approval for generic asthma medication for children. Product expected to launch in FY25 with estimated market size of $226.4M. Shares up 1.51% on BSE.

The Guardian - AU

Australian asthma deaths up 30% in year and experts say many were preventable

State with most drastic increase over previous year was South Australia, with 88% rise in deaths in 2022

The Independent UK

Woman forced to stay at home at Christmas because the smell of mince pies ‘could kill her’

Anne Murray, 61, has severe asthma and is allergic to citrus and cinnamon – and that means she has to avoid Christmas parties and does all of her festive shopping in September

The Independent UK

Woman forced to stay at home at Christmas because the smell of mince pies could kill her

Anne realised the seriousness of her condition at the age of 11 when her mum, Mary Murray, collapsed and died from an asthma attack at the age of 34

The Independent UK

‘Smelling a mince pie could kill me’ says woman allergic to Christmas scents

Anne Murray, 61, has severe asthma and is allergic to citrus and cinnamon – and that means she has to avoid Christmas parties and does all of her festive shopping in September

The Guardian - UK

Death of boy, 10, in Essex after asthma attack was avoidable, inquest rules

Coroner finds medical professionals’ neglect contributed to death of William Gray at hospital in Southend

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