asthma Related News
Cochrane Review finds that vitamin D does not reduce asthma attacks
According to a new review, taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults.
In a previous Cochrane...
New link to outdoor air pollutants and asthma attacks in children
An NIH study reveals two outdoor air pollutants are associated with non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents.
The National Institute of Allergy and...
Severe asthma attacks doubled after COVID restrictions lifted
New research by the Queen Mary University of London has found that adults with asthma experienced a doubled risk of a severe asthma attack...
How weight gain can worsen symptoms of asthma
Changes in gut function brought on by weight gain have been associated with an increase in severe symptoms of asthma, according to new research.
A...
Scientists discover a potential long-term treatment for asthma
A groundbreaking finding could revolutionise the future of treatment for asthma and tackle the underlying causes.
Asthma is a common lung condition causing occasional breathing...
Why does asthma treatment not work for some patients?
Scientists at Rutgers University have solved a long-standing mystery of why asthma treatment does not work for patients with severe forms of the disease.
The...
Adult asthma found to increase obesity risk in later life
According to a new study, having adult asthma significantly increases the likelihood of becoming obese later in life.
Results from an extensive investigation that included...
Groundbreaking treatment for COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis
Scientists have developed a revolutionary new treatment for COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis that mitigates the potentially deadly symptoms of the conditions.
The novel drug,...
Allergic asthma treatment may be on the horizon with new discovery
A team of researchers from the United States has discovered a mechanism instrumental in causing allergic asthma that may offer an exciting new target...
Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A may impact respiratory health in childhood
Analysis of over 3,000 children from six European countries examined the effects of prenatal exposure to bisphenol A on respiratory health in school-age girls.
Bisphenol...
Azithromycin does not prevent future wheezing in babies with RSV infection
New research of azithromycin suggests the antibiotic does not prevent wheezing in babies hospitalised with RSV infection.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common...
Millions of children develop asthma due to traffic-related air pollution
Shocking new research has signified that around two million new paediatric asthma cases are caused annually worldwide due to traffic-related air pollution.
A novel study,...
One baby born breathing air pollution every two minutes
According to new research by Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, every two minutes in the UK, a baby is born in an...
Asthma may reduce the risk of brain tumours
Researchers believe they have uncovered why individuals with asthma have a lowered risk of brain tumours and how these findings could lead to new...
Smart inhaler could improve asthma management
A new study has demonstrated that asthma inhalers that use sensors could contribute to better management of the condition and improved quality of life.
Northwestern...
Potential new medicine shows promise for patients with severe asthma
AstraZeneca and Amgen have announced positive results from the NAVIGATOR Phase III trial for a potential new medicine that could help patients with severe,...
The endocrine system: steroids put patients at high risk for COVID-19
Patients with endocrine system related diseases, and those who are taking a class of steroid medications called glucocorticoids, are at high risk for COVID-19.
The...
Asthma: high levels of iron in the lung linked to increased severity
According to new research, a build-up of iron levels in the lung cells and tissues is associated with worse asthma symptoms and lower lung...
Exposure to cleaning products linked to asthma and wheezing in children
New research suggests that early exposure to household cleaning products is associated with the development of asthma and wheezing in children
Professor Tim Takaro, the...
COPD: an overview of progressive lung disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 65 million people around the world, HEQ explores the factors affecting COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an umbrella...
