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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

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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.

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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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A popular asthma inhaler is leaving pharmacy shelves. Here's what you need to know

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.

WEKU

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.

AAP

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

Evening Standard

‘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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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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

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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

The Independent UK

Boy with severe asthma died after multiple medical failings, inquest rules

A 10-day inquest in Chelmsford identified a string of failings in William Gray’s care that amounted to neglect, law firm Leigh Day said.

WEKU

When landlords won't fix asthma triggers like mold, doctors call in the lawyers

Mold, pests and rodents in the home can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks in kids. Increasingly, doctors see this as a medical issue that requires legal intervention.

The Guardian - UK

‘The complete murder of our young’: India counts cost of another polluting Diwali on a generation of children

One in three children in Delhi is already asthmatic, with many more at risk of organ damage from breathing noxious air. A crowded waiting room at one children’s hospital tells the story

The Texas Tribune

“People aren’t thinking about us”: How new ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates impacts medically-vulnerable Texans

The ban applies to all private businesses, including health care facilities like hospitals, which can jeopardize the health of those with compromised immune systems or other underlying conditions.

The Guardian - UK

How harmful is damp and mould in UK homes and who is most at risk?

Anyone can develop health issues from damp and mould, and simple preventive measures can make a big difference

LiveScience

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