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New Zealand to ban disposable vapes, raise fines

New Zealand's Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says a ban on disposable vapes is "a crucial step forward in combating the youth vaping epidemic".

AAP

NHS hospitals hit by shortage of life-saving drug for chronic breathing issues

Doctors told to ration liquid form of salbutamol, which plays vital role in treating asthma, emphysema and bronchitis

The Guardian - UK

Neglected and exposed: Toxic air lingers in a Texas Latino community, revealing failures in state’s air monitoring system

Public data from a network of state air monitors around the Houston Ship Channel is hard to interpret and is often inadequate, leaving Latino-majority neighborhoods like Cloverleaf unaware of whether the air they breathe is safe.

The Texas Tribune

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‘A healthy kid dies and there has been no change’: parents’ anger over lack of warnings for blockbuster asthma drug

Teenager Harry Miller took his own life two years after being prescribed montelukast. His family say they were not made aware of the reported psychiatric side-effects of the drug

The Guardian - UK

Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects

Campaigners call for more warnings on montelukast, after reports of night terrors, depression and other mental health events

The Guardian - UK

Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment

Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to a new treatment for severe asthma, a disease that has limited remedy options.

AAP

NY Attorney General Calls For Stronger Singulair Safety Warning

New York attorney general calls for stronger safety warning on popular asthma drug Singulair due to concerns about potential side effects.

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FDA Approves First Drug To Treat Food Allergies: Here's What You Need To Know

Xolair, a medication initially designed for asthma, has been approved for treating food allergies to prevent severe reactions.

Medical Daily

Patients with chronic illnesses in Gaza failing to get treatment, doctors warn

The lack of medicine, food and water means thousands of people with asthma, kidney disease or diabetes are unable to treat or control their conditions

The Guardian - UK

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

A woman claims the NSW prison health system was negligent in the lead-up to the death of her partner, who suffered a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.

AAP

Pioneering 'Clean Air For Life': Innova NanoJet's Breakthrough In Air Cleaning and Disinfection

The air purification system also promises substantial health benefits and economic savings, positioning itself as an answer to air quality challenges.

International Business Times

Asthma emergency admissions plunged as lockdown improved air, Oxford study finds

First study to tally asthma exacerbations with air pollution during pandemic finds numbers admitted to A&E fell 41% in 2020

The Guardian - UK

Is running in cold weather bad for asthma? We ask an expert

Expert advice on whether you should run in winter if you're asthmatic – plus guidance if you do

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‘Don’t tell him, Pike!’ How Ian Lavender gave Dad’s Army its most adored moment

With his asthma troubles and his very warm scarf, the mummy’s boy soldier was Lavender’s greatest creation. But he also gave EastEnders one of its earliest gay characters, in a strong storyline about homophobia

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan apologises to mother of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah after her air pollution asthma death

Mayor issues 'full and unqualified apology' to Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah for the loss of her daughter Ella in 2013

AAP

Prenatal opioid exposure linked to eczema, asthma

Prenatal exposure to prescription opioids like methadone and codeine can affect the development of a child's immune system, a study has shown.

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Triple Threat: Flu, COVID, RSV Surge Sparks Health Concerns

Seasonal viruses on the rise! CDC reports flu, COVID-19, and R.S.V. surges while inhaler discontinuation worries asthma patients. Stay informed!

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Flovent — a common asthma inhaler — will be discontinued in 2024. There will be a generic version available, but the change could make it hard for some patients to get their medication.

The Street

Asthma patients face a reckoning over discontinuation of popular medication

An upcoming change in manufacturing comes at an inconvenient time for asthma patients.

AAP

Thunderstorm asthma warning in Victoria's east

People in Victoria's east have been warned of a high risk of thunderstorm asthma due to a combination of high grass pollen levels, storms and strong wind.

Evening Standard

End of the inhaler? Landmark study finds antibody injection can treat severe asthma

Majority of patients who used benralizumab were able to completely stop using their inhalers

Evening Standard

'Christmas tree syndrome' affects a third of Brits: What is it?

Though a staple of the festive season, trees can lead people to battle flu-like symptoms

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Christmas tree syndrome’ is real — what are the symptoms and how to avoid it

Dust, insect droppings, pesticide, mold, varying types of pollen and that beloved pine sent might be the culprits making you miserable.

The Hindu

Aurobindo unit gets USFDA nod to market generic asthma medication

Aurobindo Pharma's subsidiary receives USFDA approval for generic asthma medication for children. Product expected to launch in FY25 with estimated market size of $226.4M. Shares up 1.51% on BSE.

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