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Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking vitamin C during pregnancy ...

Pediatrics created May 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A text message a day keeps the asthma attack away

(Medical Xpress)—Simply sending children with asthma a text message each day asking about their symptoms and providing knowledge about their condition can lead to improved health outcomes. In a study by ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Web-based tool helps parents improve on kids' asthma treatment

Asthma is the most common chronic illness in adolescents and children, affecting an estimated seven million children up to the age of 17 in the United States. The burden of asthma on children is substantial: kids with asthma ...

Immunology created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Long-distance training teaches proper technique for asthma test

(Medical Xpress) -- Virtual, long-distance training can teach primary-care professionals the proper technique for performing a lung-function test, a University of Washington-led study has shown. The breathing ...

Immunology created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Alternative medicine doesn't affect asthma care in children

(HealthDay) -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is not associated with adherence to pediatric asthma treatment, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics.

Inflammatory disorders created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Children who develop asthma have lung function deficits as neonates

Children who develop asthma by age seven have deficits in lung function and increased bronchial responsiveness as neonates, a new study from researchers in Denmark suggests.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Nurse-initiated steroids improve pediatric asthma care

(HealthDay) -- Nurse initiation of oral corticosteroids before physician assessment of pediatric patients with asthma improves quality and efficiency of care provided in the pediatric emergency department, ...

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Heavy kids may not respond as well to asthma meds

(HealthDay) -- Overweight children may not respond as well to common asthma medicines known as inhaled corticosteroids, new research finds.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mobile clinics, home visits of little benefit to children with asthma who need care the most

A new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of Baltimore City children with asthma shows that two programs designed to improve disease outcomes among those who may be affected the worst fall short of expectations.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Daily wheezing treatment no different from intermittent in toddlers

(Medical Xpress) -- Pediatricians often treat young children who have frequent bouts of wheezing with a daily dose of an inhaled steroid to keep asthma symptoms at bay. But results of a recent study are likely to change that.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Antibiotics often the wrong prescription for pediatric asthma

(Medical Xpress) -- At nearly one in six pediatric asthma visits, antibiotics are prescribed as a remedy, despite national guidelines against the practice. Ian Paul, departments of pediatrics and public health sciences, Penn ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

UCSF studies examine antibiotic prescribing patterns for children

Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found some antibiotics may be overused for children with asthma and urinary tract infections.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New tool to assess asthma-related anxiety

When children or adolescents with asthma and their parents become overly anxious about the disorder, it may impair their ability to manage the asthma effectively. A new, effective tool to assess asthma-related anxiety is ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0