Nucala approved to treat severe asthmaExaminer.comThe FDA has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) for use with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients age 12 years and older with a history severe attacks (exacerbations) despite receiving their current…
Early exposure to dogs lowers asthma risk – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Early exposure to dogs lowers asthma riskExaminer.comAn asthma attack can occur after exposure to an animal. A new study by Swedish researchers found that a child's early exposure to dogs and farm animals reduced the risk of developing asthma.…
Childhood trauma linked to increased risk of asthma – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Childhood trauma linked to increased risk of asthmaExaminer.comThe children of families who experience trauma such as divorce, domestic violence or the death of a parent may be at greater risk for developing asthma, according to an April 2 news…
Get rid of mold and reduce childhood asthma – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Get rid of mold and reduce childhood asthmaExaminer.comIf your home contains visible moisture and/or visible mold, your children are at increased risk for asthma. A new study involved detailed home visits to define the extent and location of moisture…
Children in poor families at risk for asthma, secondhand smoke – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Children in poor families at risk for asthma, secondhand smokeExaminer.comThe authors concluded that family hardships are commonplace and associated with detectable serum cotinine level among children with asthma. The noted that family hardships and tobacco smoke exposure may be…
Tobacco exposure causing asthma in children often denied by caregivers – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Tobacco exposure causing asthma in children often denied by caregiversExaminer.comMost adults are aware that tobacco smoke exposure can trigger an asthma attack in a child; however, some smoke in the presence of an asthmatic child. What makes matters worse,…
Eating more fruit and vegetables may help with asthma – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Eating more fruit and vegetables may help with asthmaExaminer.comCosmetic dentist Dr. Karent Sierra of The Real Housewives of Miami joins The Doctors to discuss how too much fast food can affect your body. See how fast food has been…
Diet high in fiber proven to prevent asthma and allergies – Examiner.com
Diet high in fiber proven to prevent asthma and allergiesExaminer.comA diet high in fiber from vegetables and fruit was shown to produce an increased immune response to allergens and to reduce the instance of allergic asthma in studies of mice…
Telemedicine study seeks to aid children with asthma – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Telemedicine study seeks to aid children with asthmaExaminer.comToday's Democrat & Chronicle highlights an alliance between the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and the Rochester City School District which may improve the treatment of children with asthma. Researchers headed…
Doctor sings on social media to help improve asthma treatment – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Doctor sings on social media to help improve asthma treatmentExaminer.comDr Tapas Mukherjee, who is from Glenfield Hospital in the United Kingdom, has produced and starred in a music video aimed at drawing attention to new guidelines which demonstrate a…