Immunology
Asthmatics less able to fight off flu
People with asthma are likely to have worse symptoms when they get the flu because they have weaker immune systems, new Southampton research has shown..
Mar 9, 2017
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News tagged with asthmatic symptoms
Immunology
Many children with asthma have reaction to peanuts, but do not know it
In recent years and months, peanut allergies in children have been in the news frequently, as scientists reveal new insights into why more and more children are developing them and what can be done to avoid them. However, ...
May 17, 2015
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Inflammatory disorders
Premature babies grow out of asthma
Large-scale Danish study from the University of Copenhagen shows that premature babies grow out of the asthma which they are likely to develop in early life.
Feb 4, 2015
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Immunology
Protein explains increased asthma severity in children exposed to diesel exhaust from traffic
A new study shows that exposure to diesel exhaust particles from traffic pollution leads to increased asthma severity in children. Moreover, the study finds that this is due to increased blood levels of IL-17A, a protein ...
Sep 23, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A promising target to treat asthma
An enzyme known for its role in heart disease may well be a promising target to treat asthma. Researchers from the University of Iowa have found that the enzyme, called CaMKII, is linked to the harmful effects of oxidation ...
Jul 24, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Unique omega-3 source effective at reducing exercise-induced asthma symptoms, study finds
An Indiana University study has found that a unique omega-3 supplement derived from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel significantly improved lung function and reduced airway inflammation in asthmatics who experience exercise-induced ...
May 28, 2013
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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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Health
Respiratory symptoms vary throughout menstrual cycle
(HealthDay)—The frequency of respiratory symptoms, including wheeze, shortness of breath, and cough, varies throughout the menstrual cycle, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in the American Journal of Respiratory ...
Dec 3, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Positive results trial for new asthma treatment
Scientists from the University of Southampton and Synairgen, a respiratory drug development company spun out from the University, can announce positive data from its Phase II clinical trial, into the effectiveness of the ...
Apr 19, 2012
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Health
Vitamin C may be beneficial for asthmatic children
Depending on the age of asthmatic children, on their exposure to molds or dampness in their bedroom, and on the severity of their asthma, vitamin C has greater or smaller beneficial effect against asthma, according to a study ...
Aug 30, 2011
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