Online test to gauge asthma risk

A new online test is being launched that will help people with asthma gauge to what extent they are at risk from a serious attack.

Asthma: Facts and Symptoms

BY MICHELLE MCGARRY Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects over 22 million people in the U.S. alone. It is characterized by inflammation and constriction of the airway as well as excessive mucus production. The constriction of the airway and excessive mucus production causes less air to be delivered to the lungs. read more

Healthy Tooting teenager dies after fatal asthma attack

A promising and healthy teenager died suddenly following an acute asthma attack just two days after her 15th birthday, an inquest has heard.

New online test aims to cut deaths from asthma attacks

London, Feb 1 : A UK charity has launched a new online test that will help people with asthma gauge to what extent they are at risk from a serious attack.

Boston Scientific Welcomes Latest Guidance on Bronchial Thermoplasty

LONDON, January 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --NICE Report Supports Safety and Effectiveness of Alair ® System Boston Scientific (UK) welcomes new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical ...