Immunology
Smartphone app can predict asthma deterioration by measuring night-time coughing
Researchers have shown that night-time coughing, measured via a smartphone app, can indicate that asthma is getting worse.
Aug 25, 2020
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Pediatrics
Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to impaired breathing in children
Babies exposed to levels of air pollution within EU standards develop poorer lung function as children and teenagers, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. The study also ...
Aug 25, 2020
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Immunology
Electronic alert reduces excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma relievers
An automatic, electronic alert on general practitioners' (GPs) computer screens can help to prevent excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma reliever medication, according to research presented at the 'virtual' European ...
Aug 24, 2020
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Immunology
Fewer serious asthma events in Philadelphia area following COVID-19 stay-at-home orders
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties issued a series of 'stay-at-home' orders on March 17, 2020 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. In the months that followed, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) saw ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Genetics
Researchers identify master regulator genes of asthma
Researchers identify master regulator genes of asthma, provide new path forward in the study of asthma and the development of novel therapies. Identification of these master regulator genes provides a new path forward in ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New class of drugs reverses symptoms of asthma in animal models
An international team of scientists, led by the University of Glasgow, has announced findings that could pave the way to a new treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Aug 20, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Air pollution linked to higher risk of young children developing asthma
Children exposed to higher levels of fine particles in the air (known as PM2.5) are more likely to develop asthma and persistent wheezing than children who are not exposed, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Aug 19, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Birth control pill could cut women's risk for asthma
(HealthDay)—Could birth control pills build a bulwark against asthma?
Aug 19, 2020
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Medical research
Protein produced by the nervous system may help treatments for inflammatory diseases
A Rutgers-led team may have found the key to treating inflammatory diseases like asthma, allergies, chronic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Aug 17, 2020
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Medications
Combination asthma medication is over-prescribed to Australian children—but dispensing patterns are improving
Australian children—preschoolers in particular—are being inappropriately prescribed fixed dose combination (FDC) asthma medication, a UNSW Sydney big data study on asthma dispensing patterns has shown.
Aug 6, 2020
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