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Ulez linked to improved lung capacity in children Study
Respiratory & Lung Health

Ulez linked to improved lung capacity in children: Study

The percentage of children with impaired lung function decreased in London after the introduction of low and ultra-low emission zones

Youth vaping surges tenfold; could harm lungs Study
Respiratory & Lung Health

Youth vaping surges tenfold; could harm lungs: Study

The findings show that young people who vape are significantly more likely to suffer from chronic coughs, wheezing, bronchitis symptoms, and aggravated asthma

New pharmacist prescribers set to join NHS high streets
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New pharmacist prescribers set to join high street pharmacies

Around 1,000 newly-qualified pharmacists gain prescribing powers on 1 August, paving the way for expanded community care across Britain

MHRA approves world's first lower-carbon beclometasone inhalers
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MHRA approves world's first lower-carbon beclometasone inhalers

The new inhalers use a propellant designed to reduce environmental impact

UK children among the unhealthiest in Europe Study
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UK children among the unhealthiest in Europe: Study

UK confirms statutory requirement for allergy safety in schools
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UK confirms statutory requirement for allergy safety in schools

Schools will be expected to have clear allergy policies and healthcare plans in place

Patients advised to store medicines safely as temperatures soar
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Patients advised to store medicines safely as temperatures soar

The Met Office predicts that temperatures will exceed 30 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, making it one of the hottest May bank holidays on record

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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New asthma inhalers now outnumber traditional ones in England

Doctors claim the traditional inhaler, known medically as a short-acting beta2 agonist or SABA, masks the problem without fixing it