Asthma UK Comment On: Drug Side Effect Linked With Increased Health Risks For Over 65s
Friday, Sep. 9th 2011 6:40 AM
You may have seen some stories in the media today about a study into the risks of elderly people taking combinations of common medicines, some of which are used to treat asthma and allergies. Cher Piddock, Lead Asthma Nurse at Asthma UK, says: ‘This interesting study highlights the possible risks of combining several common medicines including some used to treat asthma and allergies.
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