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Exposing Babies to Cleaning Sprays Linked to Childhood Asthma
Most parents want a clean, germ-free home for their kids, but a study shows that early exposure to popular household… Read more »
Secondhand Vaping Exposure: Increased Asthma Attacks Seen in Teens
A study adds to the growing body of research that suggests e-cigarettes and exposure to vaping have harmful effects on… Read more »
Higher Levels of Testosterone Protect Against Asthma, Study Finds
A study from the University of South Florida shows that higher levels of testosterone appear to protect against asthma. Researchers… Read more »
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 »