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Asthma: Everything You Need to Know

Asthma: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 05/02/2024

Learn all about asthma in this detailed guide, including how to manage the symptoms, what treatment options are available and more.

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14 min read
How to Use an Asthma Inhaler Even Better

How to Use an Asthma Inhaler Even Better

Updated: 05/05/2022

Try this technique to get the best result from your inhaler

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7 min read
Asthma Diet: What Foods To Avoid With Asthma & What Foods To Eat

Asthma Diet: What Foods To Avoid With Asthma & What Foods To Eat

Updated: 29/09/2023

Find out what foods help asthma and what foods trigger asthma in our latest expert guide on asthma and nutrition.

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14 min read
How To Improve Lung Health: A Guide For Asthmatics

How To Improve Lung Health: A Guide For Asthmatics

Updated: 28/11/2023

There are several ways people with asthma can improve their lung health - we explore 5 methods that can help strengthen the lungs and reduce the impact of asthma symptoms.

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15 min read
Phases Of An Asthma Attack, Explained

Phases Of An Asthma Attack, Explained

Updated: 02/08/2022

You may know the symptoms of an asthma attack, but do you understand why it’s occurring in the first place? We explore the two phases of an asthma attack and how you can spot the signs.

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9 min read
How to Manage Winter Asthma Triggers

How to Manage Winter Asthma Triggers

Updated: 25/10/2022

Don’t let Winter triggers exacerbate your asthma symptoms - here’s how to manage asthma effectively

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3 min read
The 7 Types of Asthma

The 7 Types of Asthma

Updated: 07/07/2021

Do you know which type of asthma you have? Use this guide to help match your asthma triggers and symptoms

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8 min read
Why is the Severity of Asthma on the Rise?

Why is the Severity of Asthma on the Rise?

Updated: 26/10/2022

The last decade has seen a significant increase in serious asthma-related incidents, but given the condition is treatable, why is this? We explore the contributing factors.

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10 min read
How Different Health Conditions Affect Asthma

How Different Health Conditions Affect Asthma

Updated: 26/10/2022

Could a different health condition be amplifying your asthma symptoms? We explore what other medical conditions tend to aggravate asthma, and what you can do about it.

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What’s Nocturnal Asthma and How Do I Prevent It?

What’s Nocturnal Asthma and How Do I Prevent It?

Updated: 26/10/2022

With almost half of all asthma sufferers experiencing nighttime asthma at least once per week, this common condition can disrupt your night’s sleep and make you feel tired the following day. Thankfully there are multiple approaches to limit your symptoms.

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