Asthma : Science World Report

Jun 08, 2014 09:39 PM EDT

Babies Exposed to Allergens and Bacteria May Have Less Allergies as Children

Want to keep your child from wheezing? Then exposing them to a little dirt may not be such a bad thing.

Mar 24, 2014 09:14 PM EDT

Removing Mold May Reduce Adult Asthma Risk

Mold exposure in the home raises the risk of asthma symptoms in middle age, according to a new study from Australia.

Mar 18, 2014 10:02 PM EDT

Rivals Race to Develop New Biotech Asthma Drugs

Rival firms are racing to develop injectable biotech asthma drugs for patients with severe disease who don't respond well to traditional inhalers, in pursuit of a new market worth a possible $7.5 billion.

Feb 22, 2014 03:02 PM EST

Mild Asthma Patients Suggested to Lower Medication Dosage

Doctors have found that excessive use of one’s asthma inhaler could have negative effects on treating the common lung disease. Studies have sought to uncover how to control asthma without overmedicating patients. New discoveries have suggestions for those with mild asthma.

Feb 03, 2014 01:32 PM EST

Common Colds During Pregnancy Could Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma

A child may be at a greater risk of being born with asthma if the mother suffers common colds and viral infections during her pregnancy.

Jan 27, 2014 01:59 PM EST

LABA Drugs for Asthma May Negatively Impact People With Rare Genetic Variations

Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the United States. Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) are the most common drugs to treat the lung disease, but they may cause life-threatening side effects within a small subgroup of asthma patients, a recent study revealed.

Dec 06, 2013 03:04 PM EST

Probiotics during Pregnancy won't Help Prevent Asthma: Study

Though probiotics have many health benefits, a recent study shows that using them during pregnancy to help prevent asthma in infants is not one of them.

Jul 24, 2013 07:45 PM EDT

Recently Discovered Enzyme Could Help Treat Asthma

Researchers may have found an enzyme linked to heart disease that could be a promising target in treating asthma. According to researchers from the University of Iowa, this enzyme, known as CaMKII, is linked to the harmful effects of oxidation in the respiratory tract that can trigger asthmatic symp...

Jul 18, 2013 02:30 PM EDT