Tag: Asthma
AAAAI: Low Vitamin E in Mothers Can Up Asthma Risk in Offspring
Association strongest for the vitamin E isoform α-tocopherol, found in safflower, sunflower oils
AAAAI: Asthma More Likely to Prove Fatal in Black Children
This group has six times the odds of dying from the illness compared to whites, Hispanics
Inhaled Corticosteroids Not Linked to Pneumonia in Children
No increased risk of pneumonia; no link for ICS with risk of pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis
Insomnia Associated With Higher Risk of Developing Asthma
Adults with chronic insomnia three times more likely to develop asthma, researchers say
Increased Risk of Obesity for Children With Asthma
Significantly increased risk of developing obesity in childhood and adolescence for children with asthma
Current Asthma Ruled Out for One-in-Three Diagnosed Adults
Those in whom current asthma was ruled out less likely to have undergone testing for airflow limitation
Acid Suppression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma
Review suggests, but doesn't prove, offspring one-third more likely to see a doctor for asthma
Exercise + Weight Loss Improves Asthma Control in Obese
Addition of exercise to weight-loss program also improves lung function, inflammatory biomarkers
New Model IDs Inflammatory Asthma Without Sputum
Combo of clinical parameters, activation of blood granulocytes can identify eosinophilic asthma
Fish-Oil Fatty Acids in Pregnancy Cut Wheeze, Asthma Risk in Child
Supplementation in pregnancy linked to reduction in risk of persistent wheeze and asthma in offspring
