Seven million asthma patients in Pakistan

Chest specialists have observed that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is caused by smoking and environmental pollution, which is increasing in Pakistan against the declining trend in the world.
The COPD is considered 4th largest killer disease in the world, which will become 3rd largest killer disease by 2020.....

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Health alert issued for blowing dust
People with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activity

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A health alert was issued for blowing dust until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities with the Environmental Health Department said the alert was issued for people with respiratory conditions.
Officials said high winds could cause higher levels of particulate matter.
Those who are sensitive to blowing dust, including those with asthma, chronic bronchitis or other respiratory and heart diseases, should limit outdoor activity.....

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Qatar Diabetes Association and Asthma Qatar Network sign a friendship agreement

Qatar Diabetes Association and Asthma Qatar Network today signed a friendship agreement that gives each party many advantages in the initiatives they launch, including media publications, website content and events organized by both organizations. This initiative will raise awareness in the society and will give individuals the access to medical consultancy and health advices provided by specialists.....

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