New asthma project to help cut sick children's school absences

A PROJECT has been launched aiming to improve the health of children with asthma and to cut back on the amount of time taken off school.
Schools and families across Brighton and Hove are being urged to sign up for the scheme, which uses an app to trace absences due to asthma related illness and provides tailored treatment advice.....

Read more here: theargus.co.uk

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Asthma UK conducts research into perceptions of asthma and exercise

Asthma UK has launched a survey which looks into people’s thoughts and experiences of exercising with asthma.
They are asking people with asthma who take part in all forms of exercise to share their views, and have done a fantastic interview with Commonwealth and World Champion swimmer, Karen Pickering MBE, who explains why asthma does not have to stop you achieving sporting and exercise goals.....

Read more here: swimming.org

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This Wristband Can Predict Asthma Attacks

Researchers at North Carolina State University created an integrated, connected device to help people who suffer from respiratory issues
Wearable devices can do more than monitor how many steps you take a day: an engineering research team at North Carolina State University is working on a smart wristband that could actually help predict asthma attacks.....

Read more here: psfk.com