Category Archives: Asthma

In a study that compared asthma pills against commonly prescribed inhaled steroids, British researchers found that the oral medications were as effective as the inhaled drugs. The oral medications, known as leukotriene-receptor antagonists, “have shown similar efficacy and cost and … Continue reading →

Peanuts may increase the risk of asthma in children who are allergic to peanuts, in case they are accidentally eaten, claims a new study. Experts have warned parents of children suffering from asthma and having allergies to nuts to remain … Continue reading →

Asthma rates are increasing across the United States, a new government study shows, but certain states have significantly lower rates of the respiratory disease. The overall rate of asthma is currently estimated to be 7.85 percent of the population, an … Continue reading →

A study presented on Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in New Orleans indicate that bisphenol A (BPA) may be responsible in part for allergic asthma in children. The research is actually … Continue reading →

Mouse pups whose mothers were exposed to a common but controversial chemical developed allergic asthma, new research has found. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical commonly found in polycarbonate plastic bottles and the aluminum lining of food and beverage cans. … Continue reading →

Reporting from Washington — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday called for putting new limits on powerful and long-lasting bronchial drugs that millions of Americans use to treat asthma — a move designed to lower the risk of complications … Continue reading →

People with asthma who have low levels of vitamin D fare worse than those with high levels of the “sunshine” vitamin, a new study finds. Researchers found that asthmatics with high vitamin D levels have better lung function and respond … Continue reading →

Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), sold as Botox, works by slicing up proteins known as SNAREs, which allow cells to release various substances, reports New Scientist. In its natural form, BoNT cleaves only those SNAREs that are specific to neurons. This prevents … Continue reading →

Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods — those with lots of restaurants, entertainment and ethnic diversity — have lower asthma rates of childhood asthma than areas lacking those amenities, according to a new study published by four Chicago doctors. The study, published … Continue reading →

Babies born during high pollen seasons are up to three times more likely to develop asthma by the age of two, a study shows. Exposure to high levels of pollen during the first months of life boosts a child’s risk … Continue reading →