News articles tagged with 'asthma'
Research explores link between asthma and smoking
— 31 Mar 2011 14:57 | HealthNew 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…
NIH study finds omalizumab relieves seasonal asthma attacks in youth
— 17 Mar 2011 19:34 | HealthA drug that targets the antibody immunoglobulin E (IgE), a key player in asthma, nearly eliminated seasonal increases in asthma attacks and decreased asthma symptoms among young people…
Adding new anti-asthma drug to therapy may limit seasonal attacks in children
— 17 Mar 2011 17:49 | HealthA new anti-asthma medication dramatically reduced increases in seasonal asthma attacks in children and young adults with allergic asthma, according to a multi-institutional study involving…
Researchers link novel biomarkers to asthma and COPD
— 12 Mar 2011 14:26 | HealthFour novel biomarkers have been identified which may aid in the diagnosis and management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study conducted by…
Nottingham scientists identify trigger in cat allergy
— 10 Mar 2011 17:50 | HealthA breakthrough by scientists at The University of Nottingham could provide hope for any allergy sufferers who have ever had to choose between their health and their household pet…
Asthma through the eyes of a medical anthropologist
— 19 Feb 2011 10:39 | HealthAsthma diagnosis and management vary dramatically around the world, said David Van Sickle, an honorary associate fellow at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public…
Asthma tied to bacterial communities in the airway
— 18 Feb 2011 17:08 | HealthAsthma may have a surprising relationship with the composition of the species of bacteria that inhabit bronchial airways, a finding that could suggest new treatment or even potential…
Children of working moms face more health problems
— 17 Feb 2011 18:51 | HealthChildren of working mothers are significantly more likely to experience health problems, including asthma and accidents, than children of mothers who don't work, according to new research…
Family mealtimes play a role in health of children with asthma
— 4 Feb 2011 15:58 | HealthThe 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…
Breathing easy: LSU biochemists offer first 3-D model of asthma-causing inflammation enzyme
— 3 Feb 2011 17:03 | HealthInflammation is a healthy response in reaction to potentially harmful presences in the body. But when it starts in the lungs and builds up to a full-fledged asthma attack, it can be…