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Kids with Asthma at a Higher Risk of Becoming Obese
Previous studies have established that obesity and asthma are related. Now, a large study of more than 21,000 European children… Read more »
Biologic Drug Reduced Flare-Ups for Patients with Difficult Asthma
Patients with moderate-to-severe asthma who are struggling with disease control may find relief with the biologic medication called Dupixent (dupilumab).… Read more »
Sugary Drinks Tied to Asthma
Research suggests drinking lots of sugary drinks, such as apple juice, fruit drinks and soda can lead to the development… Read more »
Development of EoE Linked with Eczema, Asthma and Food Allergy
Children with eczema, food allergy and asthma have a greater risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) than those without the… Read more »
CDC Finds Improvement in Asthma Rates and Management in U.S. Kids
An analysis of asthma in children conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds modestly improved rates… Read more »
Asthma’s Cost to U.S. Health-Care System Rises to $82 Billion
Asthma-related medical expenses are estimated to cost the U.S. health-care system $82 billion a year, according to a study by… Read more »
Inquest Probes How Boy Came to Die of Food Allergy Reaction in Hospital
The parents of a 13-year-old Australian boy who died after being served breakfast as a patient at a hospital strongly… Read more »
Infant Gut Microbe Discovery Could Help Prevent Asthma in Baby Boys
A new study provides further evidence on the importance of the composition of the gut microbiome and the development of… Read more »
Early Life Exposure to Pets and Pests May Influence Asthma Development
A study finds that children who are exposed to higher concentrations of cats, cockroaches and mouse allergens during infancy are… Read more »