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Asthma sufferers may be prone to bone loss

Written by | 18 Jun 2014

Study finds asthma is associated with decrease in bone mineral density.  Some of the 26 million Americans with asthma may also be prone to bone loss. According to… read more.

Computer clusters new sub type asthma patients

Written by | 8 May 2014

Analysis could eventually lead to improved therapy, researcher says.  So many variables can contribute to shortness of breath that no person can keep them all straight. But a… read more.

Cbl-b, a target for drugs used to treat allergic asthma

Written by | 7 May 2014

Enzyme’s role is to ‘throw away’ protein if it overstays its welcome during immune response.  An enzyme that helps maintain immune system function by “throwing away” a specific… read more.

Asthma holiday: pack allergy medication

Written by | 10 Mar 2014

Asthma sufferers allergic to cats doubles, making holiday travel challenging.  People with asthma travelling to pet friendly homes for the holidays may want to pack allergy medication along… read more.

Obese children more susceptible to asthma from air pollution

Written by | 7 Mar 2014

Kids with high BMIs exposed to high levels of air pollutants had nearly triple asthma risk.   Obese children exposed to high levels of air pollutants were nearly three… read more.

11 new genetic associations for asthma-with-hay fever

Written by | 6 Mar 2014

First ever genome-wide association study of combined phenotype may allow for improved identification of variants associated with asthma-with-hay fever.

Common colds during pregnancy may lead to childhood asthma

Written by | 5 Mar 2014

Mother’s illness, allergen exposure may predict child’s risk of asthma and allergy.  Women that are pregnant may want to take extra precaution around those that are sniffling and… read more.

Holiday health: Asthma with a side of allergies

Written by | 20 Dec 2013

Asthma sufferers allergic to cats doubles, making holiday travel challenging.

Urine test predicts kidney transplant rejection

Written by | 11 Jul 2013

Taken from the NEJM – by Bruce Sylvester – Three biomarkers in the urine of kidney transplant recipients can be used to diagnose and predict transplant rejection, researchers… read more.

Geographic factors can cause allergies, asthma

Written by | 4 Jul 2013

New study finds those living close to the equator are at higher risk.  Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And… read more.

Erasmus virus treated by altering lung cells

Written by | 24 May 2013

Erasmus virus resets cells’ genes and causes breathing distress and kidney failure.  A new virus that causes severe breathing distress and kidney failure elicits a distinctive airway cell… read more.

Children may be 'allergic to school'

Written by | 22 May 2013

Chalk dust can contain milk protein, triggering respiratory symptoms.  Many of today’s school teachers opt for dustless chalk to keep hands and classrooms clean. But according to a… read more.

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