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Asthma in Children and Adults

Adult and childhood asthma are caused due to inflammation of the airways, but differences exist in their intensity and triggers.

Lung Infections Offer Clue to Help Unravel the Mystery of Life-saving Heart Drug

Lung Infections Offer Clue to Help Unravel the Mystery of Life-saving Heart Drug

Scientists have discovered ground breaking clues as to how the pioneering heart drug ticagrelor might reduce the risk of dying following a heart attack, in comparison to previous standard treatments.

Racism Linked to Adult-onset Asthma in African-American Women

Racism Linked to Adult-onset Asthma in African-American Women

African-American women who reported more frequent experiences of racism had a greater likelihood of adult-onset asthma compared to women who reported less frequent experiences.

Genes and Wheezing Illness Combination Make Children Susceptible to Asthma

Genes and Wheezing Illness Combination Make Children Susceptible to Asthma

A combination of 17q21 genotypes and HRV respiratory infections significantly increase the risk of developing asthma in children from families with a history of asthma or allergies.

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Study Ties Childhood Asthma to Combination of Genes and Wheezing Illness

Study Ties Childhood Asthma to Combination of Genes and Wheezing Illness

According to a study, about 90 percent of children with two copies of a common genetic variation and who wheezed when they caught a cold early in life went on to develop asthma by age 6.

Maternal Obesity Ups Wheezing Risk

Maternal Obesity Ups Wheezing Risk

Children of obese mothers are four times more likely to have frequent wheezing, compared to children of mothers weighing a normal weight, states study.

Reduced Lung Function During Infancy Linked With Wheezing in Adults

Reduced Lung Function During Infancy Linked With Wheezing in Adults

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that reduced lung function during infancy is linked with wheezing in children beyond 18 years of age.

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Molecule That Polices TB Lung Infection Identified

Molecule That Polices TB Lung Infection Identified

Scientists have identified a molecule that allows the immune system to effectively police tuberculosis (TB) of the lungs.

COPD Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Number of Asthma Attacks as Well

COPD Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Number of Asthma Attacks as Well

A new drug that has already been approved for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could also be effective in reducing the number of asthma attacks.

New Drug That Slashes Asthma Attack By 20 Percent Developed

New Drug That Slashes Asthma Attack By 20 Percent Developed

A new drug, developed by researchers, has been found to reduce the number of asthma attacks by more than 20 percent.

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New Treatment That Helps Prevent 80% Asthma Attacks Developed

New Treatment That Helps Prevent 80% Asthma Attacks Developed

Details of a treatment that could help asthmatics fight infections that trigger 80% of asthma attacks, developed by University of Southampton spin-out company Synairgen, will be presented

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Metered Dose Inhalers(MDI), which delivers medictions directly to the lungs, can be most effectively used in the treatment of asthma.

ASTHMA

Learn more about Asthma, a chronic childhood disease with the highest incidence.

Quiz on Asthma

Introduction: Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways become narrow and swollen and may produce extra mucus. This can lead to breathing difficulties and trigger coughing. Asthma can be mild sometimes, which ...

It''s a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it

Tests for Asthma

Tests for Asthma

Do you find it difficult to breathe especially during the cold weather? You may need to get tested for asthma, a respiratory condition that is induced by allergies.