Asthma affects over 8 million people in the UK alone according to the British Lung Foundation and it is a dangerous condition when poorly managed. According to Asthma UK, there has been a 42% increase in deaths amongst people aged 35 – 44 in the last year. Read, Asthma death toll in England and Wales is the highest this decade. Visit the Healthline website for another great … [Read more...]
The dangers of oral corticosteroid (OCS) inhalers
We all know that asthma is a serious health condition and if you are unlucky enough to have it, you'll be familiar with inhalers for when you have an asthma attack and for preventative support. It's always worried me, especially since my own withdrawal from all medication to treat my eczema, including topical corticosteroids... should I be taking my preventative inhaler? I … [Read more...]