About Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us
Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Advertisement

Soaking Up Sun may Help 'Treat' Asthma: Scientists

by Rukmani Krishna on May 22, 2013 at 9:36 PM
 Soaking Up Sun may Help 'Treat' Asthma: Scientists

The amount of time that asthma patients spend in the sun may have an impact on their illness, suggests scientists.

A research team at King's College London said low levels of vitamin D - made by the body in sunlight - has been linked to a worsening of symptoms.

Advertisement

Its latest research shows that the vitamin calms an over-active part of the immune system in asthma, the BBC reported.

However, treatment of patients with vitamin D has not yet been tested.

Prof Catherine Hawrylowicz and her group researched the impact that vitamin D has on a chemical in the body, interleukin-17 - a vital part of the immune system, which helps to ward off infections.
Advertisement

But the chemical can cause problems when levels are too high, which has been strongly implicated in asthma.

In the study, levels of interleukin-17 were brought down by vitamin D when it was added to blood samples taken from 28 patients.

The clinical trials are now being conducted by the researchers to see if soaking up the sun can ease the symptoms of the patient.

The study has been published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Source: ANI
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest Respiratory Disease News

C-PAP Therapy for Snoring can Mitigate Heartburn and Respiratory Symptoms
C-PAP-Continuous positive airway pressure used to treat loud snoring, can also diminish heartburn and respiratory complaints.
New, Rapid Way to Diagnose Lung Infections
Imaging has the potential to assist in identifying the appropriate antibiotics for treating different lung infections, including pneumonia and cystic fibrosis
Exercise Training and Yoga Help Adults With Asthma Breathe Better
New study compared the effect of different types of exercise in improving lung function in adult patients with asthma using Network Meta-analysis.
Common Cold Viruses may Precipitate Blood Clots
Adenovirus infection is tied to severe blood clotting disorders like thrombocytopenia, a new study reveals.
Babies with Food Allergy Develop Asthma Later in Childhood
Can food allergy affect lung health? Infants with food allergy are at higher risk of developing asthma later in childhood.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
MediBotMediBot
Greetings! How can I assist you?MediBot
×

Soaking Up Sun may Help 'Treat' Asthma: Scientists Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests