Health
Vitamin D deficiency ups odds of asthma exacerbation
(HealthDay)—Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased odds of asthma exacerbations, according to a study published in the December issue of Allergy.
Dec 5, 2014
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News tagged with asthma exacerbations
Immunology
Study finds asthmatics with Vitamin D deficiency are 25 percent more likely to experience acute attacks
Asthma, which inflames and narrows the airways, has become more common in recent years. While there is no known cure, asthma can be managed with medication and by avoiding allergens and other triggers. A new study by a Tel ...
Oct 28, 2014
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Inflammatory disorders
ERS: Mepolizumab is glucocorticoid-sparing in asthma
(HealthDay)—For patients with eosinophilic asthma, mepolizumab has a glucocorticoid-sparing effect and reduces exacerbations when administered intravenously or subcutaneously, according to two studies published online Sept. ...
Sep 9, 2014
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Inflammatory disorders
Common cholesterol drug greatly alters inflammatory response to common cold
Cold season may be just behind us, but a new discovery may shed light on how this common condition triggers asthma attacks. In a new research report published in the June 2014 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, researchers ...
Jun 2, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Elevated blood eosinophil levels are a risk factor for asthma exacerbations
In adults with persistent asthma, elevated blood eosinophil levels may be able to predict which individuals are at increased risk for exacerbations, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society ...
May 20, 2014
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Immunology
Study may explain link between antibiotic use in infants and asthma
(Medical Xpress)—Children who receive antibiotics before their first birthday might be at a slightly increased risk of developing asthma. However, new research by The University of Manchester suggests that it is impaired ...
May 15, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
September peak month for kids' asthma flares, study finds
(HealthDay)— Many parents know that allergies are seasonal, but fewer may realize that the same is true of asthma: A new study suggests the riskiest time for children with asthma is September, as they head back to school.
Mar 10, 2014
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Immunology
Bronchial thermoplasty shows long-term effectiveness for asthma
The beneficial effects of bronchial thermoplasty, a non-pharmacologic treatment for asthma, last at least five years, according to researchers at National Jewish Health and other institutions. The therapy, in which heat is ...
Dec 2, 2013
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Inflammatory disorders
Severe asthma patients less responsive to treatment
People with severe asthma, who are often described as 'steroid-dependent', are actually less likely to respond to the treatment they depend on, when compared to people with mild asthma.
Sep 9, 2013
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Health
Traffic pollution and wood smoke increases asthma in adults
(Medical Xpress)—Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of Melbourne led study has found.
Aug 20, 2013
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