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COVID-19 Linked To Asthma, Seasonal Allergies

FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 — COVID-19 infection might increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, seasonal allergies and long-lasting sinus problems, a new study says. However, vaccination appears to re...

Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says

THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says. E-cigarettes also were significantly linked to risk of asthma and s...

GERD Linked to Increased Incidence of Pulmonary Disease

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – The presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary diseases, but this effect may be attenuated with GERD...

Urban Dwellers Have Higher Odds Of Asthma

MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 — Urban dwellers have a higher risk of developing asthma, thanks to dirty air and lower amounts of green space, a major new study says. In fact, better urban planning could p...

Six in 10 Children With Asthma Meet Guideline Diagnostic Criteria

THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 – Roughly two-thirds of children with pediatrician-diagnosed asthma have a confirmed diagnosis in accordance with international guideline criteria requiring two or more...

Drivers Of Childhood Asthma More Complex Than Thought

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 — Asthma flare-ups in children might be more complicated than previously thought, with hidden forces combining to restrict their airways, a new study says. About 50% to 60% of c...

Study IDs Inflammatory Pathways Contributing to Asthma Exacerbations in Children

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 – Inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma exacerbations have been identified in children with eosinophilic asthma receiving mepolizumab, according to a study published...

California Wildfires May Have Caused Hundreds More Deaths

THURSDAY, Aug. 7, 2025 — Wildfires that tore through Los Angeles early this year may have caused hundreds more deaths than official reports show, new research suggests. While the fires were said to h...

Chronically Ill Kids Carry Heavy Emotional Burden

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 — Kids coping with chronic health problems like asthma also are struggling with the emotional burden of stress, fear and sadness, a new study says. Almost 94% of comments p...

Illness Expectations Tied to Asthma Outcomes

WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 – Illness expectations may be meaningfully associated with asthma symptoms and respiratory function, according to a study published online in the June issue of Health ...

Optimistic? Your Asthma Might Improve, Study Says

WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 — Want your asthma to improve? Cultivate a positive outlook, researchers say. An asthma patient’s level of optimism or pessimism can influence how their symptoms progress, a ne...

Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 —Exposure to wildfire smoke might make some people more likely to fall ill by altering their immune systems, a new study says. Fire smoke appears to affect the immune system on a...

Moderate-to-Severe Asthma Up for Female Permanent Night Shift Workers

THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 – Female permanent night shift workers have higher odds of moderate-to-severe asthma than female day workers, but this relationship is not seen in men, according to a study...

Night Shift Associated With Asthma Risk In Women

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 — Women working the night shift appear to have an increased risk of asthma, a new study says. Women who only work nights have a 50% increased risk of moderate to severe a...

Digital Tool Potentially Predicts Childhood Asthma

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 — A new digital tool can flag kids who are at risk for developing childhood asthma, researchers report. The tool scans electronic health data records and calculates an asthma r...

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