How an asthma sufferer has become a triathlete

An asthmatic who has defied the odds and competed in triathlons wants to raise awareness of the condition.
Gavin Dolman has battled with asthma since the age of two and, at 32, wants to help others, raise awareness and educate people on the everyday trials of suffering from the long-term health condition......

Read more here: ashbournenewstelegraph.co.uk

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How to Survive the Flu When Your Child Has Asthma

For parents, the start of the cold weather usually means the start of flu season.  When your child has asthma, it can cause even greater anxiety in you, as you worry if the complications that arise from this common condition could cause a breathing emergency.  It helps to know what exactly the flu is, what symptoms you should watch out for in an asthmatic child, and what to do about the flu.  Lots of controversy exists over the use of vaccines, but children who are asthmatic can’t afford to be without the protection of an annual flu shot......

Read more here: livingwithasthma.net

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Relvar Ellipta launched for asthma and COPD patients

GlaxoSmithKline has officially launched Relvar Ellipta, its once-daily inhaler for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.
A combination of fluticasone furoate and the novel long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) vilanterol, the new inhaler can now be ordered in the UK.....

Read more here: pjonline.com