The Barcelona Institute for Global Health supported study concludes suggests that in utero BPA exposure may be associated with higher odds of asthma and wheeze among school-age girls. Study Background In utero, (before birth) exposure to bisphenols, widely used in…
Managing Asthma during COVID-19: An Example for Other Chronic Conditions in Children and Adolescents
The novel coronavirus COVID-19, caused by the pathogen SARS-CoV-2, has now spread around the globe with over 1.8 million individuals affected and over 110,000 deaths internationally.(1, 2, 3, 4) As of April 12, 2020 there are 530,830 cases in…
Toxicants and Asthma – Recognizing Health Advocates and Champions for Asthmatics Everywhere
Toxicants and Asthma – Recognizing Health Advocates and Champions for Asthmatics Everywhere “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs — Exposure can come from breathing car exhaust, fossil fuel combustion, cigarette smoke, and wood smoke, among other routes. The toxicants were linked…