Urgent 'wear face mask' warning for 5.4 million people in UK today View 3 Images

Millions of Britons are being encouraged to put on face masks today (November 5) as a common health condition is expected to cause more severe symptoms than usual. Health professionals are advising the public to wear a face covering or scarf to mitigate the risk.

In the UK, asthma is a prevalent condition, with an estimated 7.2 million people suffering from it according to NHS statistics, equating to roughly eight in every 100 people. Over eight million people have been diagnosed with asthma at some point in their lives, although it can be outgrown. Around 5.4 million people are currently receiving treatment for asthma, with 1.1 million being children and 4.3 million being adults.

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