Asthma patients in NI appear to be getting best care in UK

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Wednesday, 4 January 2017 07:30

It's according to charity Asthma UK

Asthma patients in Northern Ireland appear to get better basic care than anywhere else in the UK.

That's according to a charity which says millions of people aren't getting what they need to manage the condition.

Asthma UK says that includes the right medication and a review every year.

However Northern Ireland came out on top with almost half of patients receiving all elements of recommended care.

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