Every child with asthma in Wales 'needs plan'

Every child diagnosed with asthma should have an action plan for their care, a senior doctor has said.
Dr Iolo Doull, paediatric respiratory consultant at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, said guidelines from health watchdog NICE should be implemented consistently.
The condition is so common, concerns are being raised people have forgotten asthma can kill.
In Wales, approximately two children a year die as a result of the condition.....

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Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Urges Asthma Prevention Through Proper Building Insulation

The trade association Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is urging consumers, businesses, and builders in the U.S. to help prevent asthma and asthma-related attacks by using responsible building materials to lower rates of fossil fuel consumption in homes and commercial buildings.
As the educational and technical voice of the spray polyurethane foam industry, SFPA notes that with an estimated 26 million Americans afflicted with asthma and related disorders, and a proven direct link between these conditions and air quality, it hopes to educate the public and the industry on strategies to reduce asthma by using quality building materials.....

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Top Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies and Asthma

Allergies vs. Asthma
Tis' the Season for Allergies and AsthmaEver wonder if it’s your allergies acting up, or if you actually have asthma? Visit your primary care physician to get a better idea of what your symptoms may be trying to tell you.
Trees and flowers are blooming, grass is growing, and pollen is flowing in full force, so patients’ allergies and asthma are becoming more aggravated than usual.....

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