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…
Bacteriophages, Asthma, Airway Inflammation and Infection
To 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…
Fragranced consumer products: effects on asthmatics
WAF Salutes Anne Steinemann, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, Melbourne School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010 Australia Fragranced consumer products, such as cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and personal care products, can emit a range of air pollutants…
Food and Dust Mite and Asthma Link in Small Children
Protecting babies from food and dust mite allergens in first year may prevent asthma Doctors at the University Hospital Southampton have discovered that protecting babies from highly allergenic foods and dust mites in their first year of life can prevent…
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma Study Finds
Oral Allergy Drops are a Pretty Good Option for Some Allergy and Allergic Asthma Sufferers, Study Review Shows A scientific review of 63 published studies affirms that putting small amounts of purified grasses, ragweed, dust mites, pollen and mold, in…
Asthma and Cleaning your AC and Heating Vents for Dust
Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned to Eliminate the Dust? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), knowledge about air duct cleaning is in its early stages, so a blanket recommendation cannot be offered as…