Rising Teen Asthma in States with Legal Recreational Cannabis
The study is the first to examine the relationship between changes in cannabis policy for adult use and asthma prevalence among children and adolescents.
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UK: Asthma Patients at Risk Due to Inhaler Mishap
Research by Asthma + Lung UK suggests many are using an incorrect inhaler dose in the United Kingdom.
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Research to Focus on Use of Azithromycin for Wheeze, Asthma in Preschoolers
Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are using a $6.7 million National Institutes of Health grant to study azithromycin therapy in preschoolers who are diagnosed with severe wheezing episodes at hospital emergency departments.
Disinfectant Use During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma
Use of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
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Respiratory Virus Infections Lead Trigger for Pediatric Asthma Attacks
Respiratory virus infections are the main trigger for asthma exacerbations in children, according to a study presented recently at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting in Phoenix.
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Best Practices in Pediatric Aerosol Therapy
Nebulizing medication for pediatric patients is an effective maintenance therapy for chronic lung conditions like asthma or cystic fibrosis; and yet medication adherence remains a major concern.
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Switching to Dry Powder Inhaler Cuts Carbon Footprint of Asthma Medication Delivery
Researchers say the hydrofluorocarbons in pressurized metered dose inhalers are potent greenhouse gases and switching to dry powder inhalers would cut emissions while not worsening asthma management.
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Asthma Triggers: Passive Smoking, Synthetic Bedding and Gas Heating
At home, tobacco smoke, pollen, mould, dust, pet dander and harmful gases can initiate or worsen asthma symptoms.
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What the Air Quality Index Can Tell Us About Asthma Risk
New research examines the link between the Air Quality Index and pediatric asthma exacerbations that require hospitalization.
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Tezepelumab Benefits Severe Asthma Patients
Patients with severe asthma who were treated with tezepelumab experienced fewer asthma exacerbations throughout all seasons compared to placebo, new data shows.
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How Does Air Pollution Impact Pediatric Asthma Emergency Room Visits?
Air pollution in the environment and emergency department visits for pediatric asthma are correlated with defined “asthma seasons.”
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Traffic-related Pollution Causes 2 Million Pediatric Asthma Cases
Nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in big cities around the world.
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Do Cats Increase Asthma Risk?
A cross-sectional study, published in the Journal of Asthma, evaluated the link between pets and respiratory health among children from a city in southern China.
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Exercise-induced Asthma Linked to Less Physical Activity
Preschool-aged children with exercise-induced asthma spent significantly more time watching TV than their healthy peers.
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School Health Centers and Allergists Can Team for Asthma Care
New research shows that a partnership between school-based health centers and local allergists can lead to sustainable and cost-neutral asthma care for students.
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