Wildfire smoke sends more Oregonians to emergency rooms
Days of poor air quality from thick wildfire smoke are pushing more Oregonians into emergency rooms and urgent care clinics, state health officials say.
Aug 6, 2026
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Respiratory Tract Diseases: News and Research on Lung Diseases, Obstructive
MeSH tree: C08.381.495
Birth order may influence your disease risk later in life, study finds
Whether you are first-born or second-born may be associated with your risk of developing certain diseases, according to a new study published in Nature Health.
A high-sugar diet may worsen asthma, even in the short term
Sugar consumption has been linked to an increased risk of cavities and weight gain. In the long term, it may also contribute to insulin resistance and diabetes. For people living with asthma, however, the impact can be even ...
Aug 4, 2026
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A third of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps exhibit anxiety symptoms
A considerable proportion of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) exhibit anxiety symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research.
Jul 31, 2026
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Exacerbation risk profiles vary with house dust mite sensitization in pediatric asthma
For children with asthma, exacerbation risk is associated with distinct profiles depending on house dust mite (HDM) sensitization status, according to a study published online July 16 in the International Journal of Occupational ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Eosinophilic esophagitis prevalence may be higher than thought in pediatric patients with asthma
Screening for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in a pediatric asthma clinic may identify more patients than previously thought, according to a study published online June 23 in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Living by the coast linked to worse midlife health in England and Wales
People living on the coast in midlife are more likely to have worse health, a new study of England and Wales led by UCL researchers finds.
Jul 30, 2026
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The ABCs of back-to-school allergy management
Being ready for the school year means more than gathering clothes and supplies—it also means adequately preparing your child and school staff to deal with your child's allergies and asthma. It is important to take the necessary ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Early respiratory infections may explain half of younger siblings' earnings gap
Younger siblings are often portrayed as reckless, scatterbrained and less put-together than their older siblings. Social science researchers have underpinned these portrayals with data, showing that younger siblings obtain, ...
Jul 26, 2026
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1 in 4 American workers report staying in unwanted jobs for health insurance
Nearly one in four U.S. workers (24%) say they are currently in jobs they want to quit but stay with their employer for the health insurance, according to new research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America. ...
Jul 22, 2026
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