News articles tagged with 'asthmatic'
Enzyme and vitamin define the yin and yang of asthma
— 30 Mar 2009 12:40 | HealthThe allergen breathed in by a person with asthma triggers a proteinase or enzyme called MMP7 that activates a cascade of events to prompt an allergic reaction, said a consortium of... — full story
Traffic pollution worsens symptoms in asthmatic children
— 14 Nov 2008 18:10 | HealthTraffic pollution, especially in cities, adversely affects respiratory health in children with asthma. A study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research... — full story
Allergy expert has advice for flood victims
— 20 Jun 2008 12:50 | HealthAs if the emotional and financial impact of flood damage isn't bad enough, floodwaters can also bring health problems. H. James Wedner, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of the... — full story
Research finds link between birth order and asthma symptoms
— 9 May 2008 10:15 | HealthAmong four year-olds attending Head Start programs in New York City, those who had older siblings were more likely to experience respiratory symptoms including an episode of wheezing... — full story
Obesity worsens impact of asthma
— 2 May 2008 18:28 | HealthObesity can worsen the impact of asthma and may also mask its severity in standard tests, according to researchers in New Zealand, who studied lung function in asthmatic women with... — full story
First do no harm? Professor taking opposite approach to treat asthma
— 10 Apr 2008 09:25 | HealthOne month of tough breathing may help asthma sufferers breathe easier in the long run, according to research from one University of Houston professor. In a move that challenges one... — full story
Asthma medicines often not prescribed as national guidelines recommend
— 20 Mar 2008 16:02 | HealthMore than a decade after national guidelines were issued for asthma treatment, some patients still don't receive prescriptions for the inhalers that experts say offer the safest and... — full story
Severe asthma may be a different form of the disease
— 29 Jan 2008 14:58 | HealthA multi-centre research project to investigate severe asthma has found a key physiological difference between severe and non-severe forms of the disease, a finding that could help explain... — full story
Mediterranean diet in pregnancy helps ward off childhood asthma and allergy
— 17 Jan 2008 18:47 | HealthMums to be who eat a Mediterranean diet while pregnant could help stave off the risks of asthma and allergy in their children, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax... — full story
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