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Deccan Chronicle |
Higher smoking rates will increase asthma risk in India: study
Deccan Chronicle Toronto: Countries with higher male smoking rates such as India and Bangladesh may develop higher asthma and wheezing rates as a result of more exposure to second-hand smoke, scientists say. Underweight and obese women who also drink alcohol and … |
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Dealing with Asthma during the springtime
wwlp.com Shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing and wheezing are all symptoms of asthma. While there is no cure for the chronic condition it can be managed through controlled medications and the use of inhalers. About 1.8 million people visit the emergency … |
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Angiopoietin-2 linked to severe asthma, exacerbations
Healio Patients with increased Angiopoietin-2 serum levels are more likely to have severe or refractory asthma and have repeat severe exacerbations, according to research. “Our study has confirmed and extended previous observations suggesting an imbalance … |
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Global Analysis And Forecast For Allergic Asthma – Pipeline Review, H1 2016 : MarketResearchReports.Biz
Medgadget.com (blog) The report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutics under development for Allergic Asthma, complete with analysis by stage of development, drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type. The report … |
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Not pollution, second-hand smoke a major cause of asthma in Indians
Economic Times According to a study of which Patra is the lead author, underweight and obese women who also drank alcohol and smoked tobacco had a two-fold higher risk of being diagnosed with asthma than women with a healthy body mass index who did not drink or … |
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Lung Disease News |
Smartphone App Found to Aid in Asthma Management, Especially During Pregnancy
Lung Disease News Asthma is a major and growing public health concern for which there is currently no cure, although symptoms can be controlled. Asthma management is particularly important in pregnant women, as heightened risks of preterm birth, pre-eclampsia … |
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Study reveals new way lungs respond in asthma attacks
Science Daily The World Health Organisation estimates show that 235 million people worldwide currently suffer from asthma with over 80% of asthma deaths occurring in low and lower-middle income countries. The disease is predicted to increase worldwide over the next … |
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Medscape |
Specialists Say Childhood Asthma Is Overdiagnosed
Medscape In an article published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, two respiratory specialists claim that doctors are overdiagnosing asthma in children, with inhalers being prescribed needlessly. According to Asthma UK, 1.1 million children … Asthma inhalers given out almost as a 'fashion accessory', experts warn Are doctors overdiagnosing asthma? Asthma inhalers handed out like fashion accessories, doctors warn |
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Times of India |
Second-hand smoking may increase asthma risk: Study
Times of India "Although individual physical and behavioural factors associated with asthma have been examined before, people are often exposed to multiple risk factors so it's important we understand the combined impact," said Dr Jayadeep Patra, lead author of the … |
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Telegraph.co.uk |
Suffer from asthma? Eating these foods could help
Telegraph.co.uk The study by Southampton University has raised new hopes that diet might play a key role in halting or reducing the symptoms of asthma, which now affects 10 per cent of the UK population. Researcher Professor Philip Calder tracked the health of 123 … Eat SALMON to protect your baby from asthma Eating oily fish during pregnancy may cut asthma risk in kids Eating SALMON could protect your baby from developing asthma |
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