Health
Many kids with asthma live with secondhand smoke, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Children with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke have more severe symptoms and more frequent outbreaks than other kids with asthma.
Aug 8, 2013
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Page 2 - News tagged with asthmatic children
Inflammatory disorders
Prenatal exposure to pollution especially dangerous for children with asthma
The link between prenatal exposure to air pollution and childhood lung growth and respiratory ailments has been established by several studies in recent years, and now a new study suggests that these prenatal exposures can ...
May 20, 2012
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Inflammatory disorders
Noninvasive test may predict asthma attacks in children
A new technology may help to non-invasively analyse lung sounds in children and infants at risk of an asthma attack.
Jul 19, 2017
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Immunology
Genetic variance explains poor response to common asthma medications
Researchers have identified a biological basis for asthmatic children who do not respond well to corticosteroid treatment - currently the most effective treatment for chronic asthma and acute asthma attack.
Apr 21, 2015
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Inflammatory disorders
Children born after infertility treatment are more likely to suffer from asthma
Asthma is more common among children born after infertility treatment than among children who have been planned and conceived naturally, according to findings from the UK Millennium Cohort Study published online today (Thursday) ...
Dec 5, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children with asthma at risk for anxiety
Children diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found.
Apr 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
Why are kids in asthma hotspots in NYC more likely to visit the ER? Exercise may be a factor
Asthmatic children in New York City neighborhoods with high rates of asthma make many more visits to the emergency room (ER) than those who live in other parts of the city. While socioeconomic factors such as lack of adequate ...
Dec 17, 2012
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Inflammatory disorders
Gene testing asthmatic children could lead to better treatment
(Medical Xpress)—Testing asthmatic children for a specific gene could prevent their condition worsening, according to new research by scientists in Dundee and Brighton.
Jan 8, 2013
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Immunology
Overweight and obesity may affect asthmatic children's response to inhaled steroids
Asthmatic children are less likely to respond to inhaled steroid medication if they are overweight or obese, and this leads to more frequent asthma attacks, according to research presented at the 'virtual' European Respiratory ...
Sep 8, 2021
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