Asthma in winter: Cold weather can trigger asthma attacks, seasonal allergies

Asthma in the winter can trigger asthma attacks and seasonal allergies. The cold winter air can be an asthmatic’s worst nightmare as it makes it far more difficult to breathe. Generally, asthma attacks increase during the winter months, not solely because of cold air, but because individuals spend more time inside, which can expose them to dust and mold.....

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Hoodie woman attack on asthma sufferer

POLICE are warning elderly and vulnerable residents to be wary after a woman managed to gain entry to a flat and stole a 52-year-old man’s wallet in Oldham.
Gary Leese was knocked to the floor when he opened the door to a woman who was banging on the entrance to his flat in Rock Street.....

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FDA approves new medication for severe, persistent asthma

Early November the FDA approved a new medication for the treatment of severe, persistent asthma called Nucala (mepolizumab). It is an injectable medication that is given once a month in the doctor’s office. Nucala is indicated for people 12-years-old and over who have difficult asthma that is not controlled by their usual medications.....

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