THE National Asthma Council is
urging all asthmatics to visit their
doctor within the next seven to ten
days for a lung check and flu
vaccination, in preparation for the
depths of winter.
In backing up its call, the NAC
has cited statistics which show that
58% of asthma sufferers experienced
attacks since the start of winter,
whilst almost 50% of all asthmatics
have reported cold and flu symptoms
and eight in ten have seen a
marked increase in their symptoms.
These statistics, according to the
NAC are in stark and “dangerous”
contrast to reported levels of asthmatic
complacency, which show 43% of
Aussie asthmatics are not planning
on having a lung check, only 40%
have an up to date asthma plan
and half have not yet had a flu shot.
See www.nationalasthma.org.auThe above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 28 Jun 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 28 Jun 10
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