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Asthmatics can lead normal lives
About 10% of people suffer from asthma – and prevalence rates are increasing by the day. Read this message by Dr Robin Green if you or a loved one are affected by asthma.
Asthma Overview
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Difficult asthma, difficult patient
People with difficult-to-control asthma are often not taking their anti-asthma medication as prescribed by their doctor, new study findings indicate.
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Asthma and Children
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Living with asthma
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Health tips
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FAQ
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Asthma Emergency
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Asthma and exercise
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Manage your asthma
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