In a lot of ways, asthma and bronchitis are very similar conditions. They’re both respiratory illnesses. They both cause symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. In some instances, they’re treated with the same medicines as well. Sometimes, the two present in such similar ways that people confuse one for the other. […]
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Asthma can be caused by many different asthma triggers, which can in turn lead to the onset of an asthma attack. Many asthma triggers are caused by exposure to new outside environments; such as fumes in the workplace, high-intensity outdoor exercise and air pollution inhaled from outdoor spaces. The recent tougher national lockdown necessary to prevent […]
There’s a name for those particularly bad asthma symptoms you may have experienced during the night: nocturnal asthma, or nighttime asthma. A survey found that 45% of asthma sufferers report difficulty sleeping because of their asthma at least once a week, and just under half said they had had an asthma attack at night. Although […]
Asthma is a very common health condition, with 1 in 11 people in England currently receiving treatment for asthma. The rise in airborne pollen, urban air pollution, and climate changes have all been linked to the rises of asthma cases in the past few decades. Most people are already aware of the factors such as […]
The respiratory condition asthma is prevalent in the UK, with 5.4 million people currently receiving treatment. Almost everyone either knows someone who suffers from asthma, or has experienced the symptoms themselves, and the condition has become somewhat normalised in this day and age. However, some argue we are in danger of understating the seriousness of […]
According to the British Lung Foundation, over 12% of the population have received an asthma diagnosis [1]. The common condition, typically characterised by symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing, does not always manifest itself in the same way. In this article, we break down the seven different ways asthma may appear, and […]
What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet was traditionally eaten in Greece and Italy for the duration of the last century and has become an increasingly popular diet due to the host of health benefits it brings. Multiple studies have shown that adopting this diet has long term health benefits like lowering the risk […]
Are Asthma Symptoms Worse in Winter? Although it differs from person-to-person depending on your predominant triggers, it’s common for asthma symptoms to be particularly pronounced in winter. Some causes include: Colds and Flu This is the most common winter asthma trigger, with approximately 3 in 4 people experiencing worse asthma symptoms when they have a […]
Our immune system is essential for our survival. It is a network of cells, tissues and organs, namely our skin, mucus, gut and lymph system, which work to defend against any foreign bodies and infectious diseases, both internal and external. Internal diseases include cancer cells, and external includes any bacteria, fungus, viruses or parasites. The […]
For those of us who are trying to live healthier lives, there’s nothing better than giving your diet a good shake-up. Dropping the fast food, cutting out the sugary drinks and alcohol, and adding lean proteins, fibre and healthy carbs is a fantastic starting point on the road to feeling fitter and more energetic. But […]