How can we support asthma?

Statistics suggest there are 5.4 million people living with asthma in the UK, with 1 in 11 children suffering from the condition. Asthma related symptoms range from relatively mild cases of breathlessness and chest tightness to severe attacks. Triggers for attacks can take many forms with research suggesting the rise in cases could be increased stress and the impact it has on immune health and nutrient levels. 50-80% of cases are thought to be a result of allergies, which may be airborne, such as animal dander, dust or pollen or food allergies.....

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Asthma care in a specialist centre
Specialist asthma centres can improve patient outcomes for people with severe asthma

If you’ve been referred to a specialist asthma centre it’s because your GP or local hospital consultant believes you need more focused attention from a team of respiratory experts to get on top of your asthma symptoms, reduce your risk of asthma attacks and improve your quality of life. At a specialist asthma centre you’ll benefit from the full range of asthma tests, and be assessed for specialist treatments tailored to your specific type of asthma.....

Read more here: asthma.org.uk

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5 Tips: When To Seek Help For Asthma

Many times as a child with high-risk asthma I suffered too long before seeking help. Even as an adult I am guilty of this from time to time, although I’m far better than I used to be. I have had many asthmatic patients tell me, “Yeah, I should have called my doctor two days ago, but I figured I could just fix myself.” So, I’ve decided it’s normal for asthmatics to have difficulty deciding when to seek help. Based on my own personal and professional experience, here are five tips to help you decide when to seek help.....

Read more here: asthma.net