Asthma in the news
09/05/2012 Loss of biodiversity may lead to increase in asthma
A decline in biodiversity could be contributing to the rise of asthma, allergies and other chronic inflammatory diseases in cities worldwide, according to a new study.
More...01/05/2012 Third of asthmatics at risk of asthma attack
A third of people with asthma are at risk of having a fatal asthma attack, according to new figures.
More...24/04/2012 Patient trial for asthma treatment shows positive results
Scientists in the UK have announced positive results from a clinical trial into the effectiveness of a new drug for people with asthma.
More...30/03/2012 Childhood asthma linked to lung function at birth
Children who develop asthma by the age of seven have decreased lung function as new-born babies, according to new research.
More...19/03/2012 Common use of antibiotics linked with asthma
Commonly prescribed antibiotics may increase the incidence and severity of allergic asthma in children, according to new findings.
More...08/03/2012 Asthma and allergies societies join forces to improve treatment
Four of the world’s largest medical organisations in the field of asthma and allergy have joined forces to improve awareness, funding and treatment of the conditions.
More...02/03/2012 Lung health risks linked to early birth
Babies born just a few weeks early can have a slightly higher risk of health problems, a new study has found.
More...24/02/2012 Study explores relationship between obesity and asthma
New research shows that both fat and lean body tissue can have a negative impact upon lung function, with this relationship being most significant for adult females.
More...16/02/2012 Molecule discovery helps in fight against allergy
Scientists in the UK have discovered a molecule that could offer the hope of new treatments for people allergic to the house dust mite.
More...08/02/2012 Asthma and COPD could be connected to fizzy drinks
New research suggests that drinking fizzy drinks could increase the risk of developing asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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