New research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine adds to the growing body of evidence showing that breastfeeding is crucial for proper human development. According to the research, babies who are breastfed develop stronger lungs than their non-breastfed counterparts, even when their mothers have existing respiratory conditions like asthma.
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Breastfeeding absolutely vital for strengthening the developing lungs of children, research finds
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Study: Exposure to common air fresheners can cause allergies, asthma
Thursday, February 16th, 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…
Study: Cholesterol Drugs May Worsen Asthma
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
People with asthma may find that their breathing gets worse after they start a statin drug to lower cholesterol, a small new study shows.
Asthma experts say the finding is a surprise because some previous studies have shown that statin drugs have anti-inflammatory properties beyond their cholesterol-lowering effects that may help conditions like asthma.
So, researchers are…
Managing Asthma During Pregnancy
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Pregnancy often puts stress on the respiratory system, whether or not a woman has asthma. So it’s understandable that a pregnant asthma-sufferer might worry about complications.
But whether or not a woman’s asthma will worsen when she’s pregnant is still up in the air. Statistics from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) show that…
Study: Exposure to common air fresheners can cause allergies, asthma
Wednesday, February 8th, 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…
Childhood Asthma Linked to Depression During Pregnancy
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Anxiety, stress and depression during pregnancy may lead to a greater risk of asthma for your child, according to researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Study results are published in the July issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
Blackcurrants Aides Asthma
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
In a pilot study by the company Plant & Food Research located in New Zealand, has demonstrated that the chemicals in which are found in blackcurrants may aide breathing for persons with certain kinds of asthma.
The researchers had discovered a compound contained within the New Zealand’s blackcurrants possibly has the ability to decrease lung inflammation…
Childhood Asthma Reduces Smoking In Teenage Boys
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
A boy who has asthma is less likely to smoke as a teenager, according to a new study from Italy.
Giuseppe Verlato, an epidemiologist at the University of Verona, asked participants to recall whether they smoked between the ages of 11 and 20 and if they had suffered from asthma as young children.
They found that 49…
Ways to improve indoor air quality
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Keep a relative humidity of 30-50 percent. This helps reduce mold and dust mites, which die when the humidity is below 40 percent, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Be cautious of products marketed to “clean” the air, like sprays and plug-in fresheners that release particles.
While room-sized air cleaners can reduce airborne…
Wheezing – – Wheezing Is A Common Asthma Symptom for Adults
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Wheezing is one of the common asthma symptoms and is often the reason many people seek care. With wheezing you will hear a high-pitched whistle sound as you breathe through your mouth or nose. While most commonly heard as you exhale, or breathe out, wheezing may also occur when inhaling or breathing in. Wheezing results…
