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In South Africa we see a disproportionate number of children with severe asthma and as the prevalence of asthma has risen over the years, so has the severity. Data now suggests that although prevalence is still high in children, it may be stabilising. However, problems with asthma control, unde...
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In a series of videos, comic books and a game, superheroes from a faraway planet, Iggy and Wisp, come to help young asthmatics fight the evil constrictors. (Supplied/Cipla) Living with asthma is challenging for many children and according to the 2018 Global Asthma Report, asthma is the most common chronic illness in South African children. The report also revealed an increasing prevalence in both urban and rural areas, while further research has proven second-hand smoke exposure and living in highly populated areas can exacerbate asthma in young children. Studies hav...