Immunology
Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies
Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrates.
Jul 28, 2022
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Asthma
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Neighborhood factors could raise your child's odds for asthma
Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be two reasons why.
Jul 25, 2022
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Medications
Asthma medication not working? Try another
People who supplement rescue inhalers with a second asthma medication sometimes get little relief at first, but there's good news: Those who keep trying different options often find a medication that works, according to Rutgers ...
Jul 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Urgent health care use up for adults with concomitant eczema, asthma
Adults with concomitant atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma have an increased risk for urgent health care use, according to a study published online July 7 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology.
Jul 20, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children
Hospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chronic pediatric illness.
Jul 6, 2022
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Immunology
Asthmatics may soon breathe easier thanks to new breakthrough
New research led by Edith Cowan University has made an important discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for the world's 262 million asthma sufferers.
Jul 4, 2022
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Immunology
Stay independent of asthma, allergies this July 4th
It's time to enjoy summer celebrations, but allergies and asthma can put a damper on the festivities.
Jul 1, 2022
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Immunology
Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers
It's an old line: "Everyone complains about the weather but no one is doing anything about it."
Jun 28, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
How digital tech can help people with asthma manage their meds and reduce the risk of attacks
Modern medical science has made remarkable progress in the treatment of asthma. Inhalers containing steroids are particularly effective in preventing an asthma attack. But getting people to take these preventive medicines ...
Jun 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bronchitis in childhood linked to adult lung problems
Bronchitis in early childhood has been found to increase the risk of lung diseases in middle age according to research from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne.
Jun 21, 2022
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