Asthma Drugs Not Prescribed Often Enough to Lower-Income Kids
byAsthma drugs could make life much easier for low-income children with breathing problems, but as Reuters reports, many such kids are not prescribed these…
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Asthma Risk Could Be Reduced with this Parenting Tip
byAsthma is a lifetime affliction for some, but a dietary behavior that begins in the first days of life could have an impact on…
Inhalers Bad for Ozone, Banned; Plus 4 Other Asthma Solutions
byInhalers that release harmful chlorofluorocarbons into the air are on their way out., reports the NY Daily News. Asthmatics who rely upon epinephrine inhalers…
Asthma Risk Lower for Rural Children, Allergens Higher in Cities
byAsthma risk may be increased by being too clean? There is some truth to that notion as rates of asthma and allergies are on…
Asthma Symptoms Reduced by Exclusive Breastfeeding
bySummary A recent study conducted in The Netherlands examined the association between breastfeeding a baby in infancy and the development of asthma-related symptoms, such…
A Natural Remedy for Asthma
byMany people treat themselves with unproven herbal supplements, not caring whether science has gotten around to proving the effectiveness of the supplement for a…
Asthma Impacted by Family Stress
byAsthma is a serious respiratory condition commonly attributed to exposure to traffic pollution, but another factor might play an additional role in developing asthma:…
Stressful Family Environment Worsens Certain Asthma Types
bySummary Psychosocial stress in children is found to enhance the effect of traffic-related pollution on the development of asthma. Based on this observation, the…
Asthma Risk Greater for this Job, Plus 4 Ways to Avoid Developing Asthma
byAsthma may be an unwelcome feature of a beauty school degree. You love your hairstylist for making your tresses look fabulous (and for listening…
Hairdressers at Greater Risk of Developing Asthma
bySummary This study attempted to look at the risk and prevalence of asthma among hairdressers who worked at women’s salons. The results showed that…