Asthma poorly managed among Malaysian sufferers

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a generally low awareness of asthma symptoms and poor management of the condition among sufferers in the country.

Propeller connected inhaler helps manage asthma and reduce attacks

Propeller is a smart inhaler system designed to help asthma sufferers better manage their condition by providing real-time health analytics. This new technology has been tested in a clinical trial on 495 patients suffering from chronic asthma.

Breathe easier

Malaysian NGOs commemorate World Asthma Day.

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Disease management vital for asthma patients

Asthma patients may think that their condition restricts them from physical exercise, but if they manage their disease with medication they can lead a normal life, health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said.

Health D-G: With proper care, asthma sufferers can lead normal lives

Asthma patients may think that their condition restricts them from physical exercise, but if they manage their disease with medication, they can lead a normal life, health director-general Tan Sri Dr Merican Ismail Merican said.

Check smoky vehicles

The authorities have been urged to check vehicles emitting excessive smoke which pollutes the environment.

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Athletics calendar kicks off with run

The AmBank Kuala Lumpur International Marathon (KLIM) Circuit Running programme will kick off the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association (FTAAA) activities for 2007.

Asthma cases on the rise

B>A /B>TOTAL of 1,414 asthma cases were treated at the Penang Hospital last year compared to just 507 cases in 1999 and 1,076 in 1995.