Asthma drugs could make life much easier for low-income children with breathing problems, but as Reuters reports, many such kids are not prescribed these medications. An alarming study conducted in South Carolina found that of kids who went to the … Read More
Asthma is a lifetime affliction for some, but a dietary behavior that begins in the first days of life could have an impact on preventing it altogether. A new study found that babies who are breastfed in their first months … Read More
Inhalers that release harmful chlorofluorocarbons into the air are on their way out., reports the NY Daily News. Asthmatics who rely upon epinephrine inhalers will be forced to find a new source of relief by the end of the year … Read More
Asthma risk may be increased by being too clean? There is some truth to that notion as rates of asthma and allergies are on the rise for city and suburban kids versus their rural-dwelling counterparts. Nature tells us the diversity … Read More
Many people treat themselves with unproven herbal supplements, not caring whether science has gotten around to proving the effectiveness of the supplement for a particular complaint. In the meantime, researchers are slowly catching up on the backlog of untested health … Read More
Asthma is a serious respiratory condition commonly attributed to exposure to traffic pollution, but another factor might play an additional role in developing asthma: home life. According to a new study, a stressful family environment can aggravate asthma. Evidently, the … Read More
Asthma may be an unwelcome feature of a beauty school degree. You love your hairstylist for making your tresses look fabulous (and for listening to your man troubles!), but while she’s toiling away on your ‘do, she’s breathing in lots … Read More
If your child suffers with allergies and asthma, your family probably lives in a city, not on a farm. It’s not the city pollution that’s to blame either, in fact it’s the cleanliness A 2011 report documents the results of … Read More
