Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is vital that teenagers have the skills and confidence to help each other and themselves. A survey commissioned by the British Red Cross revealed worrying statistics: More than 532,000 teenagers have been left to cope with […]
When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the UK a child is admitted to hospital every 20 minutes because of an asthma attack. However, the number of children needing emergency treatment doubles in September compared to August. So why should children settling back […]
When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the UK a child is admitted to hospital every 20 minutes because of an asthma attack. However, the number of children needing emergency treatment doubles in September compared to August. So why should children settling back into school find […]
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Christmas trees, candle fumes and smoking Christmas puddings may be festive but they can all make asthma symptoms worse this holiday season. A sudden change in weather, especially gusts of freezing air, thunderstorms, colds and flu can all trigger asthma attacks. Asthma sufferers have more sensitive airways and the condition can lead to unpleasant symptoms […]