Star Comment: Asthma kit a sensible precaution
For those whose lives are not affected by asthma, some of the figures from Jacqui Seaton, of the Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group, are startling.
News|Apr 17, 2015
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Asthma sufferers, brace yourselves: West Midlands hit by high levels of air pollution
The West Midlands has been hit by high levels of air pollution caused by the warm weather, officials have warned.
Health|Apr 11, 2015
Health
Birmingham
Tragic Shropshire parents visit London to launch asthma campaign report
The Shropshire family of a woman who lost her life from an asthma attack travelled to Westminster to launch a report aimed at reducing the number of respiratory deaths in the UK.
Health|Jun 30, 2014
Politics
Newport
Health
Shropshire families call for more asthma awareness
Two Shropshire families who have lost children to asthma have joined growing calls to raise more awareness about the potential dangers of the condition.
Health|May 10, 2014
Market Drayton
Newport
Health
Bridgnorth
Young boy died after having asthma attack
A 22-month-old boy died suddenly after suffering an asthma attack as his parents slept.
Wednesbury|Sep 26, 2013
Wednesbury
Walsall
Russells Hall Hospital staff did best to save boy, 8, after fatal asthma attack, coroner rules
Sporty eight-year-old Owen Jeremy died from natural causes – despite "proper, careful and appropriate" treatment from hospital staff – after an asthma attack, a coroner has ruled.
Dudley|Apr 11, 2013
Dudley
Cannock asthma attack boy, 9, thanks life-savers
A nine-year-old boy from Cannock who suffered a serious asthma attack has been reunited with the paramedics who saved his life.
Health|Feb 28, 2013
Cannock
Health
Tributes to asthma death daughter
Further tributes have been paid to a 21-year-old Shropshire student who died when a sudden blast of warm air in a pub prompted a fatal asthma attack.
News|Dec 15, 2012
News
Tragedy as asthma attack kills boy, seven
A seven-year-old boy from the Black Country has died suddenly after a chronic asthma attack, leaving his family devastated.
Stourbridge|Apr 23, 2011
Stourbridge
Mining will bring asthma - GP claims
Thousands of Telford children could suffer from asthma due to a double danger of fallout from a proposed opencast coal mine, it was claimed today. Thousands of Telford children could suffer from asthma due to a double danger of fallout from a proposed opencast coal mine, it was claimed today. The exhaust fumes from heavy machinery and dust thrown up by excavations would get into the lungs of people living nearby according to Dr Dick van Steenis, a retired GP. And most at risk would be residents living in a fallout zone around the site, including Wellington, Hadley, Ketley and Dawley, he said. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star For official planning inquiry documents click here
News|Apr 29, 2009
News
Schools join asthma campaign
A new awards scheme was being launched today for schools in the Dudley borough to coincide with World Asthma Day. A new awards scheme was being launched today for schools in the Dudley borough to coincide with World Asthma Day. Schools across the borough will be eligible to apply for Asthma Friendly School status. The awards have been created jointly by Dudley Primary Care Trust (PCT), which runs clinics and surgeries in the borough, and the Health Promoting Schools Service. Some schools have already applied successfully and will receive their awards in June. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Dudley|May 1, 2007
Dudley
Tribute to asthma victim
The family of a Shropshire woman, who died just days before a special Valentine's trip to London, today said she made a "big impact" on everyone she met. The family of a 25-year-old Shropshire woman, who died suddenly just days before a special Valentine's trip to London, today said she made a "big impact" on everyone she met. Victoria Leach, of Nesscliffe, died following an asthma attack while visiting her boyfriend in Cambridge. Her parents, Eric and Ann Leach, paid tribute to their daughter whom they described as "very bubbly" and "always smiling". Mrs Leach said: "Everyone that met her or anyone she came into contact with she made a big impact on. She was well liked by everyone." Read the full story in the Shropshire Star
Shrewsbury|Feb 16, 2007
Shrewsbury