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05

Feb


 Living near equator likely increases allergy and asthma risk  



The cause may be linked to sun exposure and vitamin D, new study says.

The cause may be linked to sun exposure and vitamin D, new study says.

13

Nov

Menstrual cycle hormones worsen asthma symptomsNew study’s findings could help women with asthma manage their condition better.

Menstrual cycle hormones worsen asthma symptoms
New study’s findings could help women with asthma manage their condition better.

12

Sep

Asthma patients may not need daily steroidsResearchers found that people who use corticosteroids daily to control mild asthma do no better than those who use them only when they have symptoms.

Asthma patients may not need daily steroids
Researchers found that people who use corticosteroids daily to control mild asthma do no better than those who use them only when they have symptoms.

15

Aug

Do changes in atmospheric pressure cause asthma attacks?Ever feel achy, sore or wheezy when the temperature changes? You’re not alone, especially in the middle of summer when thunderstorms occur.

Do changes in atmospheric pressure cause asthma attacks?
Ever feel achy, sore or wheezy when the temperature changes? You’re not alone, especially in the middle of summer when thunderstorms occur.

01

Aug

8 percent of Olympians have asthmaLate onset asthma may be the result of athletes’ intense training regimens.

8 percent of Olympians have asthma
Late onset asthma may be the result of athletes’ intense training regimens.

25

Mar

Early exposure to bacteria builds immunity, study findsResearch suggests that our germ-fearing lifestyles are increasing levels of asthma, allergy and other autoimmune diseases.

Early exposure to bacteria builds immunity, study finds
Research suggests that our germ-fearing lifestyles are increasing levels of asthma, allergy and other autoimmune diseases.

20

Mar

Study links antibiotics and asthmaResearchers find connection between kids who take antibiotics early in life and the later development of asthma.

Study links antibiotics and asthma
Researchers find connection between kids who take antibiotics early in life and the later development of asthma.