Asthma sufferers generally find their condition gets worse at night. Now, a research group may understand why. Melatonin, a sleep hormone that is sometimes prescribed to treat insomnia, exasperates the constriction of the ...
Dec 10, 2021
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A new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical trial, the biologic agent dupilumab reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks and improved lung ...
Dec 8, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says.
Dec 6, 2021
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Children with poorly controlled asthma are three to six times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than those without the condition, research suggests.
Dec 1, 2021
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Children whose asthma is relatively well controlled are less likely to be bullied or teased by their peers because of their condition, suggests a study published online in the Archives of DIsease in Childhood.
Nov 30, 2021
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There were fears at the beginning of the COVID pandemic that people with asthma would fare much worse than those without it. Intuitively, a disease that attacks the lungs should put asthma sufferers at much greater risk.
Nov 23, 2021
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In its latest clinical practice guideline on evaluation and treatment of asthma, an American Thoracic Society expert guidelines panel has addressed the use of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) to guide the treatment ...
Nov 17, 2021
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Studies have shown that climate change has been partly responsible for longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads, leading to speculation of an increase in sensitizations to environmental allergens. A new study being ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Studies have shown minority populations suffered higher rates of COVID-19 infections throughout the pandemic. A new study being presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Young adults with asthma need to be made aware that their medical needs surrounding asthma will likely change as they age, and it may be necessary to transition to a new practitioner in their future. A new study being presented ...
Nov 5, 2021
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