Boo Dhaliwal

Asthma is a condition that affects your breathing.  It currently affects approximately 8 million people in the UK (approximately 12% of the population), and over 300 million people worldwide. Asthma can vary in severity, from a mild wheeze to a severe breathing difficulty. It can be fatal and it’s important to get a formal diagnosis from a doctor or asthma nurse.

Much has been reported about the shortage of HRT medicines in recent years. So, what are HRT and why is this shortage significant? HRT  are medicines that help treat the symptoms of menopause . HRT is an abbreviation for Hormone Replacement Therapy. During menopause there is a decrease in hormone levels, HRT medications increase these levels so that the symptoms of menopause are reduced.