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 »
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Research shows that climate change could worsen mold allergies
According to LiveScience, researchers recently discovered that a certain fungus called Aspergillus fumigatus becomes more dangerous to people when it is in the presence of high carbon dioxide. Read More »
How to reduce asthma symptoms this winter
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffers from asthma, it’s important to do everything you can this winter to keep symptoms at a minimum. 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 »
Pittsburgh doctor says many people are misdiagnosed with asthma
There are millions of people in the United States who are said to suffer from asthma, but many of them may have been misdiagnosed. Read More »
Beware of allergy triggers this holiday season
There are a number of contaminants to be aware of during the festive month of December. Read More »
Do you know how to correctly work your child’s inhaler?
For the 7.1 million children in the United States who suffer from asthma, it can be challenging to lead an active and healthy lifestyle — especially for the kids who don’t know how to correctly use their inhalers. Read More »
Study: Natural killer cells may be to blame for asthma symptoms
A recent study conducted by Imperial College London suggests that natural killer cells, which have been shown to eliminate cancerous cells and cells that have been affected by viruses, may cause airways to become inflamed, thus exacerbating asthma symptoms. Read More »
Study: Smoke-free law in U.K. leads to drop in hospital admissions among asthmatic children
It’s commonly known that tobacco smoke can exacerbate asthma symptoms, but a new study conducted at Imperial College London shows just how big of an impact reduced exposure to this irritant can have on children who suffer from the chronic respiratory disease. Read More »
Bronchial thermoplasty reduces symptoms among asthma patients
Researchers from National Jewish Health recently revealed that a non-pharmacologic method of asthma treatment known as bronchial thermoplasty can be incredibly effective at reducing daily symptoms among patients. Read More »
