Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located, was recently ranked the sixth-worst in Pennsylvania in terms of asthma-related hospital visits, which experts say is likely a result of excessive air pollution in the area. Read More »
Category: Asthma Relief
Secondhand smoke linked to hospital readmission among asthmatic children
Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Children’s Hospital recently conducted a study to determine how secondhand smoke affects children who suffer from asthma. Read More »
Doctors seek to better understand severe asthma
Dr. John Fahy is leading a study at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) that aims to “identify basic biological markers of severe asthma” and develop new and improved drugs for those whose symptoms are particularly serious. Read More »
Clear doctor-patient communication leads to better asthma treatment
A recent paper published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology suggests that one simple way asthma patients can find relief from their symptoms is by clearly communicating with physicians. Read More »
Research suggests ginger may help alleviate asthma symptoms
Ginger has long been known for its ability to soothe upset stomachs, but recent data suggests that it could also alleviate asthma symptoms by opening constricted airways. Read More »
High-fiber diets may reduce asthma symptoms
It’s no secret that eating lots of fruits and vegetables can yield numerous health benefits, and recent data suggests that a diet rich in these high-fiber foods could even reduce symptoms related to asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases. Read More »
Study reveals link between obesity and asthma
By observing obese and non-obese mice, the team found that the former were more likely to develop conditions like airway hyper-reactivity that are commonly associated with asthma. Read More »
Severe asthma attacks triggered by books force woman to drop out of college
Kirsty Ashman, who lives in the United Kingdom, went to college to pursue an English degree, only to find that spending time in the library caused her to suffer severe asthma attacks. Read More »
Study: Neonatal exposure to probiotics does not prevent asthma
There has been speculation that probiotics may also reduce the likelihood of developing childhood asthma, however a new study conducted by scientists at the University of Alberta suggests otherwise. Read More »
Flu shots are particularly important for asthma sufferers
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that only half of asthmatic Americans got a flu shot during the 2010-2011 season. Read More »
