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Polluting Puff: Asthma Inhalers Are Big Contributors to Climate Change

MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 – Tiny puffs from asthma inhalers could be causing big climate problems for Mother Earth, a new study warns. Each inhaler dose contains some of the most potent greenhouse...

Fertility Treatment Use Higher for Women With Asthma

THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – Women with asthma have an increased risk for fetal loss and higher use of fertility treatment, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress,...

Depemokimab Cuts Exacerbation Rate in Eosinophilic Asthma

TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 – For patients with severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype, depemokimab reduces the annualized rate of exacerbations, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in...

Reciprocal Relationship Identified Between T2D, Asthma

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 – There is a reciprocal relationship between asthma and type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the...

Asthma Risk Doubles in People With Diabetes

TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 – People with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely to develop asthma, a new review has concluded. Type 2 diabetics are 83% more likely to develop asthma, compared to...

Asthma Could Raise Miscarriage, Infertility Risks for Women: Study

TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 – Having asthma appears linked to raised odds for miscarriage and troubles with fertility among women, new Danish research shows. “We found that women fulfilling the d...

Asthma Inhalers Tied to Large Greenhouse Gas Emissions Production

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 – Inhaler devices are a substantial source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, according to a research letter published online Aug. 29 in the Journal of the ...

Season of Birth Linked to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis

FRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 – Season of birth (SOB) is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis, according to a letter to the editor published online July 19 in Clinical and Translational Allergy....

Some Cases of Recurrent Wheeze in Kids May Need New Treatment

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – Does your kid suffer from wheezing that returns again and again? They might be suffering from a “silent” viral lung infection that would be better treated by changing up the...

Certain Pollens Worse for Triggering Asthma Attacks

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 – Pollen is a known trigger for seasonal allergies and asthma, but new research suggests that certain plant species release pollen that are especially tough on asthmatics....

Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

SATURDAY, Aug. 3, 2024 – As kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be....

September is Peak Asthma Month: Is Your Child Ready?

SUNDAY, July 28, 2024 – Peak asthma month is upon parents as summer draws to a close, experts warn. “September is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are b...

Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

FRIDAY, July 26, 2024 – Bad news for Olympians headed to Paris – high levels of ozone pollution and grass pollen are likely during the upcoming games if hot, sunny weather prevails, researchers...

How Early Antibiotic Use Could Raise Kids' Asthma Risk

TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – Early exposure to antibiotics might increase a kid’s risk of asthma by altering their gut bacteria, a new mouse study finds. Antibiotics could specifically lower gut p...

Current Asthma at Age 7 Linked to Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Middle Age

TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – Current asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a study published online July 10 in...

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