People with severe asthma are more likely to have antibodies against the disease-causing bacteria Chlamydia pneumoniae than the general population and in some cases antibiotic treatment can greatly improve symptoms according to research presented today at the 111th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
“We conclude that a subset of severe asthmatics harbor infectious…
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Bacteria May Have Role in Asthma
Friday, May 11th, 2012
Asthma Patients Find Relief at High Altitude
Friday, May 11th, 2012
Patients with severe asthma related to sensitization to Aspergillus fumigatus show significant improvement of symptoms and inflammatory parameters when exposed to a high-altitude environment, according to research presented here at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2011 International Conference.
Encouraged that a uniquely dry climate at high altitudes can offer an environment that is nearly free of…
Five Things You Don’t Know About Springtime Asthma
Friday, May 11th, 2012
With spring comes birds, bees and for some, a wheeze.
More than 24 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, but millions more may be at risk for the condition and not know it.
Allergists who are members of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) want people to be aware of these five little-known…
Study: Exposure to common air fresheners can cause allergies, asthma
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Millions of Americans use scented candles, air freshener sprays, plug-in deodorizers and diffusers to make their living spaces smell clean and pleasant, but are the chemicals in these products safe? New research compiled by scientists from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic suggests that various chemical additives in air…
Air Pollution from Trucks and Low-Quality Heating Oil May Explain Childhood Asthma Hot Spots
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Where a child lives can greatly affect his or her risk for asthma. According to a new study by scientists at Columbia University, neighborhood differences in rates of childhood asthma may be explained by varying levels of air pollution from trucks and residential heating oil.
In New York City, where the study was conducted, asthma among…
Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Rapid treatment with asthma medications seems to help reduce hospitalizations among children with asthma, a new study finds.
Canadian researchers analyzed data from 406 children and found that those with moderate or severe asthma attacks who received systemic corticosteroids within 75 minutes of arriving at a hospital emergency department were 16 percent less likely to be…
Why Don’t Some People With Asthma Respond to Medication?
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
All asthma is not the same. As a result, a new study shows many people with asthma are not helped by corticosteroid medication prescribed to control their breathing problems.
The government-funded study is one of the largest to delve into the biology of asthma.
Researchers collected data on nearly 1,000 people with asthma who were enrolled…
Air Pollution from Trucks and Low-Quality Heating Oil May Explain Childhood Asthma Hot Spots
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Where a child lives can greatly affect his or her risk for asthma. According to a new study by scientists at Columbia University, neighborhood differences in rates of childhood asthma may be explained by varying levels of air pollution from trucks and residential heating oil.
Results appear online in the Journal of Exposure Science and…
Why Smoking Worsens Asthma
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Tobacco smoke is an exceptionally aggravating trigger that can worsen asthma symptoms for the nearly 20.3 million people in the United States who suffer from asthma. Quitting smoking should be a priority for people who have asthma, or have family members with asthma, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI).
For…
Study: Exposure to common air fresheners can cause allergies, asthma
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Millions of Americans use scented candles, air freshener sprays, plug-in deodorizers and diffusers to make their living spaces smell clean and pleasant, but are the chemicals in these products safe? New research compiled by scientists from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic suggests that various chemical additives in air…
