World observes “World Asthma Day” with the theme “You Can Control Your Asthma”

May 16, 2013

World Asthma Day is being observed across the world on 7 May 2013 as it is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May. The World Asthma Day is being observed across the World to spread awareness of the disease and to eradicate myth and to acknowledge … View full post on world asthma [...]

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World Asthma Day: Reducing the burden of Asthma

May 15, 2013

Asthma has become a common health issues around the globe at present due to increasing pollution and unhealthy lifestyle. Keeping this in mind, the increasing epidemic of Asthma across the world, World Asthma Day is being observed on May 7 every year with … View full post on world asthma day – Bing News

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World Asthma Day: Cases on rise, treatment facilities on decline

May 14, 2013

For the past few years there has been a 20-30% increase in the asthmatic patients in Islamabad and the major reason behind this is the pollen allergy. Dr Rizwan Qazi, a senior physician at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) said that during … View full post on world asthma day – Bing News

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World Asthma Day: Foundation Crusades Against Asthma, Urges Awareness

May 13, 2013

ASTHMA is fast becoming a global disease of concern due to its increasing incidence across the globe. It’s a common disease, which ranks the sixth in the world causes of death. Globally, about 300 million people have asthma and over 100, 000 people die … View full post on world asthma day – Bing News

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Educational activities draw attention to World Asthma Day

May 12, 2013

Symptoms in children include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night. Causes and triggers include allergens, irritants, weather, exercise and infections. While there is no cure for asthma … View full post on world asthma day – Bing News

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‘World Asthma Day’ being observed with a message – Zee News – Zee News

May 12, 2013

Zee News 'World Asthma Day' being observed with a message – Zee NewsZee NewsThe strongest risk factors for developing asthma are a combination of genetic predisposition with environmental exposure to inhaled substances and particles that may provoke allergic reactions or irritate the airways, such as:i) indoor allergens (for …World observes "World Asthma Day" with the [...]

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World Asthma Day 2013: 10 facts about asthma you should know

May 11, 2013

May 7 is World Asthma Day. Suffocation, a feeling that most of us fear is a common occurrence in the lives of people suffering from asthma. With the diseases debilitating the lives of many in our country, it is time we took control. Here are 10 facts … View full post on world asthma day [...]

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Breathing easier on World Asthma Day – Irish Medical Times

May 11, 2013

Breathing easier on World Asthma DayIrish Medical TimesTo mark World Asthma Day this year (May 7), the Asthma Society of Ireland is teaming-up with a leading pharmacy chain to offer free 'Let's Breathe Easy' asthma clinics to review inhaler technique, complete an asthma control test and advise on … View full post on world asthma [...]

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Experts mark world asthma day in a study – This is Nottingham

May 11, 2013

This is Nottingham Experts mark world asthma day in a studyThis is NottinghamEXPERTS are marking world asthma day by announcing a new study which could improve the lives of sufferers of the illness. A team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have been awarded a £1.8m grant to lead a study which could change … [...]

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Vermont publishes asthma data and state plan on World Asthma Day – vtdigger.org

May 10, 2013

Vermont publishes asthma data and state plan on World Asthma Dayvtdigger.orgMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and May 7 is World Asthma Day. The Health Department is publishing two reports today – The Burden of Asthma in Vermont, and the Vermont State Asthma Plan (2013-2018). These reports were created with the … View full [...]

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