Asthma: Women at higher risk of attacks than men, charity says

Asthma: Women at higher risk of attacks than men, charity says Women with asthma who are going through puberty, pregnancy or are menstruating, are at higher risk of severe asthma attacks, a charity report says.

The study - conducted by Asthma and Lung UK - highlights that female hormones can trigger asthma flare-ups.

It calls for more research to examine the sex-related differences in the common lung condition. BBC News