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Study challenges baby formula claim
Hypoallergenic baby formula does not reduce a baby's risk of developing allergies in later life, a new study by researchers in Australia has found.[...]
A closer look at the placebo effect
A study provides new insights into the placebo effect and suggests that in addition to active therapies, the idea of being cared for is important to patients' health.[...]
A closer look at the placebo effect
A study provides new insights into the placebo effect and suggests that in addition to active therapies, the idea of being cared for is important to patients' health.[...]
Respiratory disorders prevalent in the Middle East: Desert climate, chemical warfare, water-pipe smoking contribute to lung diseases
Lung diseases in the Middle East range from the centuries-old pulmonary tuberculosis to modern manifestations caused by chemical warfare. A new article provides pulmonologists and patients with the first comprehensive re[...]
New study may lead to quicker diagnosis, improved treatment for fatal lung disease
Twenty percent of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension suffer with the fatal disease for more than two years before being correctly diagnosed and properly treated, according to a new study.[...]
Researchers identify early biomarker for future atopy in asymptomatic children
The signs of atopy may be present long before symptoms begin, even in month-old babies, according to a new research study from Denmark. The study found that the level of urinary eosinophil protein-X, a marker of inflamma[...]
Traffic pollution affecting unborn children, says asthma expert
A UK academic is calling for a nationwide study into the effects traffic pollution has on asthma sufferers after his own research in Cairo highlighted health problems in children who may even be affected while still in t[...]
Childhood asthma linked to depression during pregnancy
Anxiety, stress and depression during pregnancy may lead to a greater risk of asthma for your child, according to researchers. The findings support a growing body of research showing that exposures can influence the risk[...]
Gastric bacterium Helicobacter pylori protects against asthma
Infection with the gastric bacterium Helicobacter pylori provides reliable protection against allergy-induced asthma, immunologists have demonstrated in an animal model. Their results confirm the hypothesis recently put [...]
Key immune substance linked to asthma, study finds
Medical researchers have linked a master molecule of the immune system, gamma-interferon, to the pathology of asthma, in a study of mice.[...]
Articles
The Causes of Asthma
Asthma is a type of inflammatory disease that affects the airways. It is a chronic condition that is characterized by difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing. A number of different things can be caused by asthma, though there is no definite diagnosis for the condition. This condition is typically diagnosed through a thorough observation of related [...]
How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
A Peak Flow Meter is a tool used for measuring how well your asthma is under control by taking into consideration the flow of air out of your lungs as you blow into it. This is a great tool to use because when used accordingly, it will allow you to know in advance if you [...]
Common Treatments for Asthma
Asthma is a pulmonary disease experienced by millions of people all over the world. Because it is a chronic illness, there is no possible way for someone to be completely cured from it. Some may claim that they have been healed, but this is simply not possible; much like a passive volcano, the disease is [...]
What is an Asthma Attack?
Asthma attacks are frightening conditions when asthma symptoms suddenly worsen. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles around ones airways tighten and the airway linings become inflamed and produce thicker mucus. The regular asthma attack is a mixture of several complications at once inflammation, bronchospasm, and heightened mucus production. When all of these factors simultaneously [...]
Common Asthma Medications
Studies and research show that in the United States alone, 20 million people have been diagnosed to be suffering from asthma as well as asthma related diseases. If you include the entirety of the world’s population, one would discover that asthma has become one of the most dangerous silent killers that have claimed countless innocent [...]
Asthmatic Inhalers – What are Asthma inhalers and How do They Work?
When your child is often experiencing asthma attacks, the best thing that you can give him are asthmatic inhalers. It’s a common medication that people with asthma have, yet little is known about what they really are and how effective they can be. As the most basic of asthma medications, asthmatic inhalers provide momentary relief [...]
