Immunology
Don't let holiday season stress worsen your allergies, asthma
(HealthDay)—Reducing stress could cut your risk of allergy and asthma symptoms during the holidays.
Dec 16, 2018
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Immunology
Body's cellular 'recycling system' implicated in chronic asthma
Current asthma treatments are quite effective in reducing patient symptoms in the short term however the structural changes in an asthmatic's airways, caused by persistent and chronic inflammation, is difficult to reverse.
Nov 9, 2018
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Immunology
Allergies: Mugwort pollen as main source of airborne endotoxins
A wide range of airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma sufferers. These include bacteria and their components, which can trigger inflammation. How they become airborne has not been fully explained up ...
Jul 19, 2018
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Immunology
Raising awareness about asthma is critical, says expert
Millions of people in the United States, regardless of age, gender, race and ethnicity, are impacted by asthma, and the number of asthma sufferers is only projected to grow. To raise awareness about this disease, May is recognized ...
May 15, 2018
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Immunology
Serious asthma attacks reduced by temporary quadrupling of steroid inhaler, study finds
Serious asthma attacks in adults can be reduced by a temporary but significant increase in the dose of inhaled steroids during severe episodes of asthma, according to a new UK-wide study led by experts at the University of ...
Mar 8, 2018
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Immunology
Genetic predisposition for obesity increases risk of asthma
What comes first? Do asthma sufferers put on weight because they are less active, or do they develop asthma because they are overweight, move around less and develop lung problems?
Feb 21, 2018
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Immunology
Asthma attacks on the decline among U.S. kids
(HealthDay)—Fewer U.S. children are having to deal with asthma attacks in recent years, federal health officials reported Tuesday.
Feb 6, 2018
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Immunology
Obesity can add five weeks of asthma symptoms per year in preschoolers
Asthma affects almost 1 in 10 children in the U.S. and is a leading cause of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in preschoolers. According to new research from Duke Health and collaborators, symptoms may be worse ...
Dec 19, 2017
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Inflammatory disorders
New breathing test could help prevent asthma attacks in children
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen will study whether using an asthma breathing test can help prevent asthma attacks in children.
Jun 28, 2017
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Immunology
Better pollen warnings for asthmatics may prevent hospital visits
Early warning of increased levels of pollen in the atmosphere could help allergy or asthma sufferers anticipate the onset of illness and begin preventative measures, new research finds.
May 19, 2017
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