‘Simple steps’ to reduce hospital asthma deaths

A national care check list has been launched today for NHS hospitals discharging asthma patients who have recently received treatment for an acute asthma attack.
According to those behind the care bundle, successful implementation of just five simple steps by hospital staff, could reduce future life-threatening exacerbations and hospital admissions.....

Read more here: nursingtimes.net

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Charity event in memory of teenager of who died of asthma attack in Cleethorpes

A charity fitness event will raise money in memory of a tragic 15-year-old who died of an asthma attack while holidaying in Cleethorpes.
Alex Hardiment died suddenly after a severe asthma attack at Thorpe Park in April 2014.
The event, taking place at the North Lindsey College events centre tomorrow (Saturday) includes two hours of body combat and insanity to raise money for the charity Asthma UK.....

Read more here: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

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New Biodegradable Nanoparticles May Become ‘Universal Treatment’ For Allergies, Asthma

Researchers have developed a potential new method to treat asthma and allergies by sneaking allergens into the body, masked behind biodegradable nanoparticles. This method would prevent the immune system from attacking them, and possibly even cure allergies as well as allergy-related asthma.....

Read more here: medicaldaily.com