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By Dr Brian O´Connor
28.07.17
Paediatric respiratory medicine

How asthma works: what you need to know about this common lung condition

Around 5,000,000 people in the UK suffer from asthma, with more than 1000 deaths occuring each year because of it. We take a look at what the symptoms are, and what to do to alleviate them.

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Pneumonia is a bacterial or viral infection that affects the lungs, and children are considered to be more at risk of catching it than adults. Here, we explain the symptoms of pneumonia, and what to do if you suspect your child has it.