Strong perfumes and aftershaves 'should be banned from hospitals' for triggering asthma

Strong perfumes and aftershaves should be banned from hospitals because they can trigger asthma and allergies, according to two researchers.
A quarter of asthma sufferers find their condition is aggravated by exposure to 'artificial scents', a study has found.
Three in 10 said they had some sensitivity to artificial scents worn by others.....

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Children’s Health launches asthma tracking app

My Asthma PalDallas, Texas-based hospital Children’s Health has launched a new app, called My Asthma Pal, to help children track and manage their asthma, according to the Dallas Business Journal.
My Asthma Pal, available on iOS and Android devices, aims to help children and their their parents track, understand, and manage a child’s asthma. Users can access educational materials about asthma, track their symptoms, set reminders to take their medication, share their asthma management plan as well as their asthma control test scores, and view their asthma tracking progress over time.....

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Health Tip: Live Better With Asthma

(HealthDay News) -- By keeping your asthma under control and creating a plan for when attacks strike, asthma doesn't have to ruin your health.
The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute suggests:.....

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