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Monoclonal Antibody Appears Effective and Safe in Asthma Phase IIa Trial
May 21, 2013 A novel approach to obstructing the runaway inflammatory response implicated in some types of asthma has shown promise in a Phase IIa clinical trial, according to U. S. ... > full story -
Asthma Symptoms Impair Sleep Quality and School Performance in Children
May 21, 2013 The negative effects of poorly controlled asthma symptoms on sleep quality and academic performance in urban schoolchildren has been confirmed in a new ... > full story -
Ginger Compounds May Be Effective in Treating Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests
May 19, 2013 Gourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to add a little peppery zing to both sweet and savory dishes; now, a study shows purified components of the spicy root also ... > full story -
Potential New Risk for Sleep Apnea Identified: Asthma
May 19, 2013 Researchers have identified a potential new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea: ... > full story -
Allergic Disease Worsens COPD Symptoms and Exacerbations
May 10, 2013 Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have allergic disease have higher levels of respiratory symptoms and are at higher risk for COPD exacerbations, according to a new ... > full story -
Nearly Five Million Asthmatics Worldwide Could Benefit from Antifungal Therapy
May 8, 2013 An estimated 4,837,000 asthmatics with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) could benefit substantially from antifungal treatment, say ... > full story -
Common Treatment for Bronchiolitis Ineffective at Reducing Length of Hospital Stay, Study Suggests
May 6, 2013 New research shows that hospital stays for infants diagnosed with bronchiolitis, or inflammation of the lungs, and treated with nebulized 3% hypertonic saline (HS), a commonly used, off-label ... > full story -
Oral Drops Can Give Kids Needle-Free Relief from Asthma, Allergies
May 6, 2013 Allergy shots are commonly used to treat children with severe environmental allergies and asthma, but under-the-tongue drops may offer yet another beneficial — and stick-free — option for ... > full story -
Vitamin C May Head Off Lung Problems in Babies Born to Pregnant Smokers
May 4, 2013 Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking ... > full story -
Dustless Chalk May Cause Allergy and Asthma Symptoms in Students With Milk Allergy, Study Finds
May 2, 2013 Many of today's schools and school teachers opt for dustless chalk to keep hands and classrooms clean. But according to a new study, this choice in chalk may cause allergy and asthma symptoms in ... > full story
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