Asthma deaths hit 12-year high in Northern Ireland - teachers plea for support

As Northern Ireland’s asthma deaths hit a 12-year high, teachers say they need more support to help children cope with the life-threatening condition.
“Last week's inquest into the death of a pupil following an allergic reaction highlighted this issue again. The approaching hay fever season, and the asthma attacks it leads to, signals dread for not just sufferers,” according to Avril Hall Callaghan, General Secretary of the Ulster Teachers’ Union.
“The fact that the number of Northern Ireland people who died from asthma last year hit an all-time high highlights the very real dangers of this condition".....

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Asthma is manageable

Doctors underline the need to inform people about the dos and don’ts of asthma, an ailment which is on the rise in Pakistan.
When people have difficulty in breathing they resort to self-medication or heed to whoever has whatever to suggest. This attitude should be completely shunned. These views were expressed by most pulmonologists at a seminar, titled ‘You Can Control Asthma,’ which was held recently in connection with the World Asthma Day that falls on May 2.....

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McLeod children’s hospital hosts asthma camp

FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Saturday at McLeod children’s hospital ,a free asthma camp for children who suffer from asthma was hosted.
During the camp, children got the chance to learn how to manage their asthma through fun games.
Game stations demonstrated lung anatomy,  as well as asthma medication and proper usage. They were also taught the importance of asthma control during activities such as sports.....

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