Number of asthma sufferers set to double by 2050 thanks to new airtight energy-efficient homes which trap pollution inside

-    Pollutants are created in the home during cooking, cleaning and washing
-    Lack of ventilation in new modern homes will stop them escaping
-    Those who spend the most time indoor will reportedly be worst affected
-    Experts have called for a Healthy Home Mark on new homes

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Asthma and the Flu

The traditional start of flu season is only a few weeks away. Influenza (flu) can be more serious for people with allergies and asthma, even if their asthma is mild or their symptoms are well-controlled by medication. This is because people with asthma often have swollen and sensitive airways and influenza can cause further inflammation of the airways and lungs. Influenza infection in the lungs can trigger asthma attacks and a worsening of asthma symptoms.....

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Childhood Asthma

The term asthma is generally used to describe any disorder of impaired breathing involving a reversible airway obstruction. It often occurs secondarily to a variety of external stimuli such as smoke, changes in temperature, emotional upsets or exposure to specific allergens.....

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