Five-fold rise in asthma cases

There has been a four to five-fold increase in paediatric and adult asthma cases in Hyderabad city, compared to the situation five to eight years ago. Interestingly, doctors point out that it is not merely vehicular exhaust, but indoor pollution, especially spending long hours in carpeted and air-conditioned offices and homes, soft toys, furry pets and smoking are to blame for an increase in asthma cases in all age groups...

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New Study to Help Reduce Asthma Burden in New Zealand

One in six New Zealand adults and one in four of our children experience asthma symptoms. This adds up to more than 600,000 New Zealanders.New Study to Help Reduce Asthma Burden in New Zealand...

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Education key to controlling asthma

Haley Dyck is learning how to breathe in a whole new way.
The five-year-old was diagnosed in infancy with respiratory syndrome virus and has missed many school days due to asthma...

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