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Vitamin D does not reduce colds in asthma patients American Thoracic Society
EurekAlert (press release) 23, 2015 – Vitamin D supplements do not reduce the number or severity of colds in asthma patients, according to a new study published online ahead of print publication in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care … Vitamin D does not reduce cold severity, frequency in adults with asthma |
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Can Vitamin D Supplementation Help Cut Colds in Asthma?
Monthly Prescribing Reference (registration) (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce cold severity or frequency among adults with mild-to-moderate asthma, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. |
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Flu, Colds harder for asthma sufferers
KOKH FOX25 Asthma in the wintertime can make a cold more than just a cold. Doctors say there are real dangers this time of year for sufferers that don't take extra precautions. Gayle Richardson is breathing a little easier these days now that she has her asthma … |
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RedOrbit |
New Target Identified To Treat Asthma Attacks Brought On By Colds
RedOrbit Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that could explain why the common cold can bring on life-threatening asthma attacks. Published today in Science Translational Medicine, the findings indicate this may be a potential target for new drugs … Study finds clue to why colds trigger asthma Common cold 'triggers asthma attack' |
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Tech Times |
Asthma attacks triggered by colds due to a tiny molecule, new findings suggest
Tech Times The molecule IL-25 is of interest to researchers studying asthma because of its role in the onset of type-2 immune responses. Rhinovirus infections are typically mild but they end up worsening in asthmatic individuals because IL-25 promotes the … Scientists find potential way to treat cold-triggered asthma Solving the mystery of why colds cause asthma attacks New Clues to How Colds Can Spur Asthma Attacks |
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Mother Nature Network (blog) |
Why colds cause asthma attacks
Mother Nature Network (blog) Doctors have known for years that common colds can trigger asthma attacks, but they didn't understood why. A new study may have unlocked that mystery and given health care providers the tools they need to treat these cold-triggered asthma attacks. |
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Fox News |
New Clues to How Colds Can Spur Asthma Attacks
WebMD Samantha Walker is director of research and policy at Asthma UK. She stated in the news release: "Excitingly, this research, although still at an early stage, could potentially lead to the development of new medicines to prevent life-threatening asthma … Scientists find potential way to treat cold-triggered asthma Solving the mystery of why colds cause asthma attacks Scientists discover chemical can send the immune system into overdrive |
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Medical Xpress |
Study finds potential new target to treat asthma attacks brought on by colds
Medical Xpress Researchers analyzed murine lung sections, looking for expression of IL-25, which activates inflammation and is potentially important in virally-induced asthma. IL-25 was more highly expressed in the lungs of rhinovirus-infected mice compared to … |
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Medical News Today |
Solving the mystery of why colds cause asthma attacks
Medical News Today World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show that about 235 million people worldwide have asthma. About 80-90% of asthma attacks are caused by infections of the airways, particularly by rhinoviruses, which are also the main cause of the common cold. Scientists find potential way to treat cold-triggered asthma New Clues to How Colds Can Spur Asthma Attacks Scientists discover chemical can send the immune system into overdrive |
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Common Cold's Asthma Trigger Can Cause Life-Threatening Attacks; One …
Medical Daily The common cold can quickly turn into a life-threatening asthma attack, and researchers are desperately trying to understand how to remedy this danger as the colder weather nears. UK researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) & Asthma UK … |
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