Immunology
Discovery could lead to better asthma treatment
Scientists have made a discovery that could lead to improved treatment for asthma sufferers.
Apr 21, 2016
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Immunology
Allergy and asthma sufferers beware as holiday season kicks in
(HealthDay)—There are a number of steps people with allergies and asthma can take to deal with the challenges they may face over the holidays, an expert says.
Nov 21, 2015
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Immunology
Kids with asthma can avoid the ER by avoiding the ER
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, and one of the most difficult to manage, which is one of the reasons there are so many emergency department visits for asthma sufferers in the US. A new study has determined ...
Nov 5, 2015
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Immunology
Does father really know best? Maybe not when it comes to controlling asthma
Asthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans and are one of the leading causes of work and school absences. People who suffer from asthma know it's a challenge to make sure symptoms are under control at all times. ...
Nov 7, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Asthma vs. COPD, similar symptoms—different causes and treatment
Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath are symptoms asthma sufferers are used to. They are also the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For sufferers, as well as physicians, it can be difficult to ...
Nov 7, 2014
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Immunology
Asthma symptoms kicking up? Check your exposure to air pollution
People who suffer from asthma may think there's not a lot they can do to control their asthma besides properly taking medications and avoiding allergic triggers.
Sep 30, 2014
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Immunology
New app offers relief for hay fever sufferers
Hay fever and asthma sufferers in Canberra will soon be able to receive daily counts and forecasts of pollen levels thanks to a free app released by ANU researchers.
Sep 25, 2014
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Inflammatory disorders
Indoor mold poses health risk to asthma sufferers
Damp and mould in homes could pose a significant health risk to people with asthma according to a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Aug 28, 2014
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Medical research
New device to monitor lung function in space
A new method of collecting blood from the ear, currently part of an interactive exhibition at the Science Museum, could be used to monitor lung function in space. Less invasive, faster and more accurate than current methods, ...
Jul 23, 2014
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Inflammatory disorders
New drugs to combat asthma and the like
Science and industry are collaborating to develop future pharmaceuticals for treating chronic inflammatory diseases. The medicines will combat immunological processes that have gone wrong.
Jul 1, 2014
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