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Shift workers 'more likely to have asthma'
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
An international team of scientists has compared the effect of day working with shift working on asthma diagnosis, lung function and symptoms and found that shift workers, especially those working permanent night shifts, showed increased risks of asthma, especially moderate or severe asthma.
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Asthma inhalers on trial for treatment of COVID-19
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
A trial by Queensland University of Technology and Oxford University researchers believe asthma inhalers could also be used to treat COVID-19.
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What to do with your old feather pillows
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
This may surprise you.
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Coronavirus - when you should dial 999
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
Having low oxygen levels in your blood (severe hypoxia) is one of the main things doctors look for to identify acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a significant risk factor in COVID-19.
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Why you should look in the mirror when using your puffer
Posted by Janet Rhodes on
Why you should stand in front of the mirror when using an asthma inhaler.
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