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ClassAction.org reports that lawyers are investigating a potential data breach at Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center, a medical practice in the Carolinas. The investigation could lead to a class action lawsuit on behalf of patients whose personal or medical information may have been exposed. Details about how many patients were affected or what data was compromised have not yet been confirmed.

The American Lung Association has published guidance helping people distinguish shortness of breath caused by anxiety from breathlessness linked to lung conditions. The piece breaks down symptoms and explains when breathlessness may signal asthma, COPD or another respiratory issue, and when it is more likely a stress response. The organisation encourages anyone with persistent or unexplained breathing difficulties to seek medical advice rather than self-diagnose.

A new report finds that nearly 40% of the global population is expected to be exposed to dangerous levels of ozone pollution in 2026. Ground-level ozone, formed when emissions react in sunlight and heat, can worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions. The findings add to concerns about worsening air quality worldwide and its growing public health toll.