Jazz star Patti Austin cancels Beijing concert after suffering asthma attack

Grammy winner Patti Austin was forced to cancel her performance in Beijing last night after she suffered an asthma attack, as the city was once again shrouded in smog for the whole day.
The 63-year-old singer was treated for severe asthma in combination with a respiratory infection at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital yesterday morning, according to a statement from the concert organiser.....

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Managing asthma and diabetes in school

BOARDMAN, Ohio - There are many kids living in the tri-county area who suffer from chronic health conditions.  In fact, the number of those here diagnosed with asthma or diabetes is greater than the regional and state averages.....

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Millions of UK asthma patients get substandard care

As many as 4.6 million people in the UK are not receiving appropriate care for their asthma, leaving them at risk from a serious attack.
A nationwide survey by charity Asthma UK has revealed that 86% of patients may not be getting the care they need, with simple measures that could prevent attacks not consistently provided.....

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