Researchers have found that while boys are more prone to asthma and allergies than girls during childhood, this reverses as both genders age. Read More »
Category: Asthma
Study: Children exposed to HCB and PCB in the womb are more likely to develop asthma
Researchers in Denmark recently determined that children who are exposed to hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the womb are more likely to develop asthma by the age of 20. Read More »
Asthma and allergy control tips that may surprise you
In a recent article, The Washington Post offers some allergy and asthma control advice that is commonly overlooked. Read More »
Grape seed extract may help with asthma symptoms
Although living with a chronic respiratory disease can be difficult, the good news is that there are a number of natural ways to combat its effects, such as taking grape seed extract supplements. Read More »
California's Central Valley is an asthma hot spot
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, approximately one in 10 children in the United States suffers from asthma, but there are certain parts of the country where living with this chronic respiratory disease can be particularly challenging. Read More »
For some asthma sufferers, allergens are a big trigger
Although allergies and asthma are separate afflictions, the former can have a significant effect on the latter. Read More »
Study finds that BCG asthma vaccine wears off by adolescence
News-Medical.Net recently reported that researchers conducted a follow-up study, MANCAS 2, and determined that the effects of the BCG vaccine had worn off in children whose ages ranged from 13 to 17. Read More »
Why is the FDA banning asthma inhalers?
Over the past few years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been banning asthma inhalers that contain chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), and, according to The Dallas Morning News, the federal agency will be phasing out the two final devices that include this organic compound by December 31. Read More »
Marathon runners to raise awareness of allergies and asthma
You don’t have to let asthma symptoms interfere with your life and the goals you hope to accomplish. Read More »
Study shows that children with asthma continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke
Reuters reports that about half of children between the ages of six and 19 were exposed to secondhand smoke from 2003 to 2010, and notes that this has caused notable discomfort among those who have been diagnosed with asthma. Read More »