Weight gain in childhood could worsen asthma in later years
November 20, 2015
A new study finds that children with asthma that became obese by their 20s experienced increased airway obstruction—but without worsening symptoms.
Asthma
Stepping down asthma meds can control exacerbations, costs
November 20, 2015
A new study shows that qualified patients who decreased their asthma medications under physician supervision fared no worse than those that maintained their medication regimen.
Dexamethasone may offer pediatric asthma alternative
October 20, 2015
Rather than prednisone or prednisolone to treat pediatric asthma exacerbations, a new study suggests dexamethasone may offer fewer side effects in a shorter amount of time.
Good gut bacteria might prevent asthma development
October 5, 2015
Researchers in study of gut dysbiosis in infants say new finding could potentially yield a microbe-based asthma preventive treatment.
Study: Bronchial thermoplasty can aid asthma hospitalizations
October 2, 2015
A new five-year study indicates that bronchial thermoplasty shows promise in keeping patients with asthma exacerbations out of the hospital.
Dietary fiber may protect against development of asthma
July 10, 2015
Australian researchers found that eating a high-fiber diet during pregnancy may help protect the baby from developing asthma.
Stress-fighting proteins give new hope for asthma cure
July 8, 2015
New research reveals that stress-busting proteins could open door to more effective asthma treatments and therapies.
Weight-loss surgery may reduce asthma-related ED visits
June 29, 2015
Study suggests safe, effective, non-surgical approaches to achieve major weight loss ideal for obese individuals with asthma.
Women hospitalized more for asthma than men
June 18, 2015
A new study notes that while men and women have similar risk factors for asthma flare-ups, the latter are hospitalized at a greater rate.
Study: Weight loss key to manage asthma in obese adults
June 10, 2015
In obese adults with asthma, losing weight can help reduce asthma severity, according to the results of a Canadian study.
