Christmas Risky For People With Asthma

It’s time to drag out the Chrissie decorations, put up the tree and get into the spirit of the festive season.
But, the National Asthma Council Australia is warning people with asthma to beware of the hidden asthma triggers lurking amongst all that Christmas merriment.

Asthma UK Issues Advice On Managing Asthma In Hot Weather Conditions

Following advice from The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on minimising exposure to ozone during hotter weather, Asthma UK is issuing advice for people with asthma who find that their symptoms get worse at this time of year.

Flu Dampens Web Users Enthusiasm For Sex, UK

Colds and flu have overtaken sex as the number one most viewed asthma trigger on the Asthma UK website for the first time since the updated site went live, 3 years ago.
There is no doubt that the recent outbreak of flu is behind the change, widely reported to have depleted workforces across the country in [...]

Christmas Tree Asthma Risk

Real or fake?
It’s a question that most families ponder as we hurtle towards Christmas, but the National Asthma Council Australia is warning the two million plus Aussies with asthma to make a careful choice, as both options could trigger asthma symptoms.