Asthma attack case prompts warnings of Facebook risks

A CASE of Facebook triggering asthma has prompted warnings about the psychological dangers of social networking sites.

Asthma attack case prompts warnings of Facebook risks

Doctors in Italy reported on a depressed 18-year-old who was dumped by his girlfriend and then saw her picture on Facebook.

The shock brought on an asthma attack, which was repeated each time he accessed his ex’s profile.

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