Pacific Prime Working with Health Insurance Providers to Cover Asthma in Dubai

HONG KONG, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Prime is pleased to be able to offer clients in Dubai a range of new policies as international health insurers expand in the UAE. Bupa and InterGlobal will now join Allianz in offering 'Full Medical Underwriting' for pre-existing conditions including, most significantly for the region, Asthma.....

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Holiday traditions may trigger child's asthma

During this busy season, many things we do and enjoy may trigger your child's asthma. While we all enjoy a warm fire on a cold December evening, wood burning fireplaces and stoves are significant triggers of asthma symptoms. Real Christmas trees shed millions of mold spores into your house. Scented candles and potpourri can be airway irritants. Holiday dinner at grandma's house with two dogs and three cats can result in an asthma attack for a child with pet allergy. Uncle Joe's after-dinner cigar should be smoked outside, or better yet, not at all. Often, holiday decorations are stored in a moldy basement or dusty attic. "Decking the halls" can lead to sneezing and wheezing.....

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Global network to target asthma

A world without asthma is the ultimate vision of the Global Asthma Network (GAN), launched last week at the University of Auckland. The network aims to improve care for people with asthma around the world. Its work will range from research into the causes of asthma to improving access to essential medicines.....

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