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Caesarean sections associated with risk of asthma
Babies born by Caesarean section have a 50 % increased risk of developing asthma compared to babies born naturally. Emergency Caesarean sections increase the risk even further. view more (2008-06-19)
Study reveals link among childhood allergies, asthma symptoms, and early life exposure to cats
A study released by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, shows that cat ownership may have a protective effect against the development of asthma symptoms in young children at age five. view more (2008-05-21)
Breastfeeding does not protect against asthma and allergic diseases (pp 887, 901)
A longitudinal study in this week's issue of THE LANCET provides compelling evidence that breastfeeding does not protect against asthma and atopy in childhood and early adulthood-authors of the study suggest that breastfeeding may actually increase the risk of these diseases. Breastfeeding is widely advocated to reduce the risk of atopy and... view more... (2002-09-18)
Imperial Scientist In World's Top 50 List
A UK asthma researcher has been named as a 'citation superstar', becoming one of the world's most cited researchers over the last 20 years. Professor Peter Barnes, from the National Heart and Lung Institute, a Division of the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London and based at the Royal Brompton Hospital has been listed as number forty in... view more... (2003-10-22)
Forecasting asthma-causing fungal spores from climate
The latest research into a weather phenomenon that affects UK wheat quality could have a knock-on effect in the fight against asthma. Researchers at Harper Adams University College working with MAARA, the Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association, and the University of Reading, believe fluctuations in air pressure, known as the North... view more... (2003-11-17)
Exercise Improves Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Asthma
Although exercise can trigger asthma attacks in some people, a new review of studies has found that exercise improved cardiopulmonary fitness in people with asthma. view more (2005-10-24)
Anti-fungal drug offers great benefits to some with severe asthma
Some patients with severe asthma who also have allergic sensitivity to certain fungi enjoy great improvements in their quality of life and on other measures after taking an antifungal drug, according to new research from The University of Manchester in England. view more (2008-12-29)
Dust mite research to provide relief for asthma sufferers
Easy household solutions to the problems of asthma could result from new research due to be announced at a conference this week. Asthma, a condition which affects 8 million people in the UK (18,000 new cases every year), is one of the allergies which is exacerbated and often caused by dust mites in homes. Scientists at University College London... view more... (2002-07-16)
Pharmacists as educators can improve asthma outcomes
New research has shown that up to 90 per cent of people on asthma medications are using their inhalers incorrectly leading to poor asthma control, increased hospital visits and increased cost of treatment. view more (2008-06-24)
1-year results of bronchial thermoplasty in refractory asthma
Asthmatx, Inc., a medical device company that has developed a catheter-based procedure under investigation for the treatment of asthma, announced today the publication of data from the Research in Severe Asthma (RISA) Trial of bronchial thermoplasty in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM, 2007; 176:1185-1191). view more (2008-02-12)
Regular smoking substantially increases risk of asthma in adolescents
Adolescents who smoke cigarettes regularly have a significantly increased risk of developing asthma during their teens compared to their non-smoking peers, according to the latest results of the Children's Health Study (CHS). view more (2006-11-15)
Three questions to improve health of asthma patients
Research has shown that patients with asthma want to be in control of their symptoms and be able to lead full lives. GPs and asthma nurses can help them to do that by asking questions which are relevant to how they feel and in language that relates to their experience of living with asthma. In addition to helping the individual patient, the... view more... (1999-08-23)
Computerised guidelines are no "magic bullet"
Computerised guidelines do not improve care for patients with chronic diseases, and are unlikely ever to be the "magic bullet" that answers all questions, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Martin Eccles and colleagues set out to evaluate the use of a computerised decision support system delivering evidence based guidelines for asthma and... view more... (2002-10-22)
Fall babies: Born to wheeze?
It is said that timing is everything, and that certainly appears to be true for autumn infants. Children who are born four months before the height of cold and flu season have a greater risk of developing childhood asthma than children born at any other time of year, according to new research. view more (2008-11-21)
Steroids Not as Effective in Obese Asthma Patients
Researchers at National Jewish Health have shown that glucocorticoids, the primary controller medication for asthma, are 40 percent less effective in overweight and obese asthma patients than in those of normal weight. view more (2008-09-17)
Simple test for asthma patients predicts length of hospital stay
Simple test for asthma patients predicts length of hospital stay (Peak expiratory flow sequence in acute exacerbations of asthma) BMJ Volume 322, p 1281 Measuring the change in a patient’s ability to blow three times in quick succession into a peak flow meter during an acute asthma attack predicts the length of time they will stay in... view more... (2001-05-23)
Study finds a high rate of asthma in college athletes
More than a third of college athletes assessed for breathing problems had test results suggesting exercise-induced asthma, even in those athletes who had no previous history of asthma, a new study shows. view more (2007-09-05)
Even occasional use of spray cleaners may cause asthma in adults
Using household cleaning sprays and air fresheners as little as once a week can raise the risk of developing asthma in adults, say researchers in Europe. view more (2007-10-12)
Concentrated animal feeding operations near schools may pose asthma risk
Children who attend school near large-scale livestock farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) may be at a higher risk for asthma. view more (2006-06-21)
Breathing exercises can significantly cut inhaler use in mild asthma
Breathing techniques can cut the use of reliever inhalers by more than 80% and halve the dose of preventer inhaler required in mild asthma, finds research published ahead of print in Thorax. view more (2006-06-05)
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