Cat Asthma: What You Should Know

Cat asthma can be a serious condition. In case a cat does come down with asthma, it's important to know the causes of asthma and potential irritants that could trigger an attack. Here is some information about cat asthma......

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Number of Kuwaitis with asthma continues to soar

KUWAIT: Kuwait doctors are warning of a continual rise in the number of patients suffering from asthma, a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, estimating that prevalence has risen to approximately 17 percent of the population. A recent global asthma prevalence study published this year found that global prevalence rates of doctor diagnosed asthma, clinical/treated asthma and wheezing in adults were 4.3 percent, 4.5 percent and 8.6 percent respectively. Commenting on the sidelines of the Middle East Asthma and Allergy meeting (MEAAM) taking place 21 – 22 December in Dubai where local, regional and international experts are meeting to discuss asthma management and treatment, Dr Ali Alenizi, Head of Department for Allergic Diseases at Al Rashed Allergy Clinic in Kuwait, commented that the figure is continuing to surge ahead of global prevalence. The annual cost of treating a case of moderate asthma in Kuwait is $562, while deaths attributed to the disease can be traced to a number of factors including an underestimation of its severity, delayed treatment in acute episodes, and unsatisfactory management.....

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Treatment helps asthma patients breathe easier

Asthma affects millions all over the world, but a new development may give them a chance to breathe easier.
Nora Gordils battled severe asthma for decades until her doctor suggested a new treatment......

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