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London, June 30 (ANI): Babies born by ceasarean section are more susceptible to developing diseases including asthma and diabetes, according to a new research. And scientists hold stress experienced by children during the operation responsible for making genetic changes that ... Read More »
Being obese doesn’t worsen asthma
Washington, June 4 (ANI): Obesity does not worsen asthma in patients with mild and moderate forms of the disease, but it reduces the response to medications, suggests a study conducted by National Jewish Health researchers. E. Rand Sutherland, an associate ... Read More »
Common drugs may lead to cognitive impairment in older adults
Washington, June 2 (ANI): Drugs commonly prescribed for allergies, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular might lead to cognitive impairment in older adults, say researchers. Drugs, such as diphenhydramine, which have an anticholinergic effect, are important medical therapies available by prescription and ... Read More »
Vitamin D may halt weakening of asthmatics’ lung function
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found that vitamin D may slow the progressive decline in asthmatics’ ability to breathe as a result of human airway smooth muscle (HASM) proliferation. In their study, the researchers ... Read More »
New drug-free treatment for patients with severe asthma
Washington, May 19 (ANI): A new drug-free treatment has been found to benefit patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma, say researchers. Asthmatx Inc has developed a device called Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System, which has led to significant improvements in quality of ... Read More »
Why eczema often leads to asthma
Washington, May 19 (ANI): Many young children who get a severe skin rash develop asthma later. Now, researchers from Washington University have shed light on what leads to progression from eczema, or atopic dermatitis, to breathing problems. The doctors call ... Read More »
Automated calling service may help improve medication adherence among asthmatics
Washington, May 18 (ANI): American scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, in Portland, Oregon, have revealed that they have tested an automated calling service designed to encourage asthma patients to fill or refill their prescriptions for inhaled ... Read More »
Asthma self-management programs improve drug adherence, disease control
Washington, May 7 (ANI): Self-management programs for asthma patients could improve adherence to medications, and leads to better disease control, according to a study. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, say that asthma patients, who spend as little ... Read More »
Coaching can reduce hospitalizations of asthmatic kids
Washington, May 06 (ANI): A new study has shown that working with an asthma coach helps to significantly reduce hospitalizations of low-income, African-American children with asthma. For the study, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and ... Read More »
Why seasonal allergies increase in spring
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Spring season is often accompanied by allergies and increased problems for asthmatic people. Now, American scientists have identified a previously unknown cellular switch that turns allergies and asthma both on and off. The study also suggested ... Read More »
Lack of vitamins A and C could up asthma risk
London, Apr 16 (ANI): A diet low in vitamins A and C could raise the risk of asthma, says a new study. A Nottingham University-led team reviewed 40 studies carried out over the past 30 years and found that people ... Read More »
Combo inhaler may simplify asthma treatment
Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): People with chronic asthma have been offered a new hope in the form of an inhaler that contains two medicines. Asthma sufferers use maintenance or preventive medication regularly to control their symptoms and improve lung function. ... Read More »