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Molds Linked to Asthma In Children
Molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered hazardous to children. Exposure to moldy homes increases the likelihood of children developing asthma.more
08 04, 2011
Asthma In Kids linked to Electronic Appliances
Research introduces a new data connecting asthma in children to mothers who received high levels of exposure from vacuums, hair dryers and microwave ovens during pregnancy.more
08 02, 2011
Breastfeeding My Reduce Risk of Asthma
feeding a baby on only breast milk for up to six months after birth can reduce the risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood.more
07 23, 2011
Why does flu trigger asthma?
When children with asthma get the flu, they often land in the hospital gasping for air. Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have found a previously unknown biological pathway explaining why influenza induces asthma attacks. more
05 31, 2011
New tool to assess asthma-related anxiety
When children or adolescents with asthma and their parents become overly anxious about the disorder, it may impair their ability to manage the asthma effectively. A new, effective tool to assess asthma-related anxiety is described in an article in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology,...more
05 06, 2011
Childhood eczema and hay fever leads to adult allergic asthma
Children who have eczema, particularly when occurring with hay fever, are nine times more likely to develop allergic asthma in their 40s, a new study reveals.more
04 15, 2011
Research explores link between asthma and smoking
New research out of the University of Cincinnati suggests that being diagnosed with asthma is significantly associated with a greater risk for a lifetime history of daily smoking and nicotine dependence.more
03 30, 2011
Protein associated with allergic response causes airway changes in asthma patients
Changes that occur in the airways of asthma patients are in part caused by the naturally occurring protein interleukin-13 (IL-13) which stimulates invasion of airway cells called fibroblasts, according to a study conducted by researchers at Duke University. more
03 23, 2011
Family mealtimes play a role in health of children with asthma
The amount of time families spend eating meals together has been linked to the health and well-being of children and teens, with families who eat together regularly reporting declines in substance abuse, eating disorders, and unhealthy weight in their children. more
02 04, 2011
More research needed on diet and environmental influences on childhood asthma
Asthma is one of the world's most common chronic diseases, affecting as many as 300 million people. It is estimated that by 2025 there could be an additional 100 million people with the disease. more
01 24, 2011
