- Meet the Fungi: “Unveiling the Mysteries of Airway Mycosis” SymposiumUnderwritten by the World Asthma Foundation Introduction Millions of severe asthma sufferers are searching for answers, often unaware that airway mycosis—a hidden fungal infection—could be the underlying cause of their chronic respiratory problems. February 5-6, 2025 the World Asthma Foundation is …
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- How Common Bacteria Evade the Immune System and Cause Persistent IllnessResearchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a new way a common bacterium, Haemophilus influenzae, can manipulate the human immune system to survive and cause persistent respiratory infections. This finding could lead to the development of new treatments for these …
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- Asthma News: Your Weekly Dose of Asthma InformationWelcome to Asthma News! Asthma affects millions of people worldwide, disrupting daily life and causing significant distress. At the World Asthma Foundation, our mission is to improve the lives of those living with asthma by providing support, education, and advocating for …
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- How Fungi Can Make Asthma Worse and What to Do About ItHello, dear members and subscribers of the World Asthma Foundation! We hope you are doing well and breathing easy. In this post, we are going to share with you some news about our Defeating Asthma initiative and our continuing series on …
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- Unraveling the Role of Candidalysins in Severe AsthmaWelcome Message from the World Asthma Foundation Hello to our dedicated community and newcomers alike. The World Asthma Foundation (WAF) continues its mission to Defeat Asthma by fostering awareness, enhancing education, and promoting research to unravel the complexities of Asthma. We …
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- Unveiling the Significance of Candida albicans in Yeast-Triggered Asthma: Groundbreaking Findings with Implications for Severe Asthmatics
- How Th17-high asthma is affected by IL-17 and what you can do about itHello and welcome to the World Asthma Foundation blog, where we share the latest news and insights on asthma research and treatment. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with asthma and advancing the science of …
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- How a Common Bacterium Can Trigger and Worsen Your AsthmaIntroduction Hello and welcome to the World Asthma Foundation blog, where we share the latest news and information on asthma and related topics. We are a non-profit organization that pursues our mission and vision with a strategy to support the asthma …
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- How the microbiome affects asthma: new insights from a Spanish studyThe World Asthma Foundation (WAF). WAF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with asthma through education, research, and advocacy. In this blog post, I want to share with you some exciting findings from a recent study …
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- Candida’s Role in Inflammation and Autoimmune Response: Implications for Severe AsthmaWelcome Message from the World Asthma Foundation Hello to our dedicated community and newcomers alike. At the World Asthma Foundation (WAF), we’re united by a singular, important mission: to Defeat Asthma. Our approach is rooted in fostering awareness, enhancing education, and …
- How to Live Well with Asthma in the Post-COVID EraThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone, especially for people with asthma. Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways and makes it hard to breathe. People with asthma may have more severe symptoms or complications if …
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- Shedding Light on T2-Low Asthma: A Forgotten Frontier in Asthma ResearchIntroduction: Welcome to the World Asthma Foundation blog, where we strive to inform and inspire our readers in support of our mission. Today, we turn our attention to a lesser-known aspect of asthma called T2-Low asthma. While much focus has been …
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- Transforming Asthma Research: Unveiling the Link Between Laundry Detergents and Eosinophilic Airway InflammationIntroduction: Welcome to the World Asthma Foundation’s latest blog post, where we delve into groundbreaking research that sheds light on a previously unknown connection between laundry detergents and eosinophilic airway inflammation. Asthma affects millions worldwide, and our mission at the World …
- Clean Air for Better Health: World Asthma Day and Indoor Air QualityAs we celebrate World Asthma Day, it is important to acknowledge the risks associated with asthma and the benefits of having clean air. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that causes …
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- Infectious Asthma: Understanding the Complex Interplay between Infections and AsthmaGreetings to Members and Subscribers of the World Asthma Foundation As a chronic respiratory disease, asthma affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing, and wheezing. Asthma can have a significant impact …
- “TIME TO CLEAR THE AIR SYMPOSIUM” TO ADDRESS INDOOR AIR POLLUTION MAY 3 – 4, 2023. – FREEWORLD ASTHMA FOUNDATION TO HOST “TIME TO CLEAR THE AIR SYMPOSIUM” TO ADDRESS INDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH The World Asthma Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with asthma, is proud to …
- Asthma Research Participants WantedDear World Asthma Foundation friends, the following message is from a research company interested in connecting. Hello, My name is Maggie, and I am with LaGrippe Research, a market research firm specializing in healthcare. We are currently inviting Parents of children …
- A Critical Window In Early Life for Microbiome and AsthmaIt may seem strange, but disruption of the gut and lung microbiomes, (microorganisms found in a specific environment) is deeply rooted in the Asthma conundrum according to a growing number of medical researchers. There is a critical window in early life …
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- Understanding and Managing Severe Asthma: Types, Symptoms, and TreatmentSevere asthma is a type of asthma that is difficult to control and can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life. Symptoms of severe asthma can include frequent exacerbations (attacks), high levels of asthma symptoms, and a need for …
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- Food Dye and InflamationCommon food dye can trigger inflammatory processes, say university researchers A recent university study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research reflects that long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) …
- World Asthma Day SummaryOn the day after World Asthma Day, May 3, 2022, we scanned the globe to find a statement that best sums up the current state of affairs regarding Asthma. Kudos to tbe U.S National Institute of Environmental Health NIH Statement on …
- The World Asthma Foundation Announces Speakers for Microbiome First SummitOn this World Asthma Day, May 3, 2002, The Microbiome First – Pathway to Sustainable Healthcare Summit organization committee invites healthcare professionals, non-communicable disease community leaders, and stakeholders to participate in the inaugural Microbiome First Summit, a virtual event taking place …
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- Bisphenol A or BPA in Pregnancy and Asthma StudyThe 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 consumer …
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- Asthma Rates and Mask – Good or Bad?65% drop in serious asthma cases due to mask-wearing Israeli hospital reports The Times of Israel reports that the Sheba Medical, an Israeli hospital reports 65% drop in serious asthma cases due to mask-wearing. Here’s the 411 according to published reports: …
- Monoclonal Antibodies Anaphylaxis Risk For Severe Asthma PatientsMost monoclonal antibodies increase the risk of anaphylaxis in severe asthma patients, according to a report published in Clinical and Translational Allergy. The study found 4 out of 5 common mAbs were associated with an increased risk of anaphylaxis. Each of …
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- New Treatment for Asthma? Airway Collagen Affects BreathingA new study finds that manipulating the stiffness of the collagen in the airway has an effect on breathing. The airway consists of both a conducting region (larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles) where air is humidified, warmed, and cleaned and a respiratory …
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- Asthma and Bacteriophages – What We Know NowWhat is a Bacteriophage According to the U.S. National Institute of Health, Bacteriophages (or “phages”) are viruses that can kill or incapacitate specific kinds of bacteria while leaving other bacteria and human cells unharmed. By gathering naturally-occurring phages, or by modifying …
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- World Asthma Day – May 5, 2021 – Spread the WordWorld Asthma Foundation is supporting care of Asthma and asthmatics around the world. Please help those that suffer by spreading the word. The WAF is doing it’s part by: * Announcing the Defeating Asthma Project with the aim of shining a …
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- Bacteriophages, Asthma, Airway Inflammation and InfectionTo understand Bacteriophages and their role in airway inflammation, chronic infection and Asthma, World Asthma Foundation reached out to Dr. Bollyky, immunologist and infectious disease specialist at Stanford Medical Center for an introduction to these topics. “Allergic disorders pose a growing …
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- Asthma and Bacteria: Nose to the ToesStaphylococcus aureus enterotoxins (intestinal toxins) have a demonstrated effect on airway disease including Asthma in early life according to multiple studies. These bacteria are in the gut and on the skin. To further the WAF misson to improve our understanding of …
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