Protein Discovery Paves Way for Blood Test to Diagnose Asthma
Scientists at Rutgers Health have discovered that a simple blood test could diagnose asthma and determine its severity.Â
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Protein Discovery Paves Way for Blood Test to Diagnose Asthma
Scientists at Rutgers Health have discovered that a simple blood test could diagnose asthma and determine its severity.Â
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$3.4M NIH Grant Expands School-Based Inhaler Program
A $3.4 million NIH grant will help expand and improve the Stock Inhaler for Schools program, which provides albuterol inhalers to students.
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Nasal Swab Diagnoses Asthma Subtype in Kids
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test to diagnose specific asthma subtypes in children.
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Research Aims to Develop Diagnostic Test to Classify Different Types of Asthma
New industry support enables the team to expand their search and validation of diagnostic biomarkers to shed light on asthma with thus far unexplained causes and improve therapy.
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Patients with Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Harbor Unique Nose Fungi, Study Finds
Scientists investigated the noses of people with allergic rhinitis and asthma and found that the fungi in their noses are different from healthy people.
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‘Undeniable Link’ Between Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Asthma in Kids
Children with primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare genetic disorder affecting airway function, are 22 times more likely to have asthma than children without PCD, research shows.
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Millions of Adults with Asthma Still Skipping Meds Due to Cost
Nearly 1 in 6 US adults with asthma report cost-related barriers to taking prescribed medications, leading to higher risks of attacks and emergency care visits, according to new research.
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Bedside Device Detects Child Asthma Attacks Days Early
The AI-powered device monitors nocturnal respiratory symptoms, detecting early warning signs of asthma attacks in children up to five days in advance.
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Common Chemicals in Lotions and Cleaners Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids
Maternal exposure to certain chemicals found in everyday products during pregnancy could increase a child’s risk of developing asthma.
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Is There a Way to Mitigate Asthma Risk After Infant Antibiotic Use?
Researchers are investigating how infant antibiotic use affects the airway and gut microbiome, which could inform interventions to reduce childhood asthma risk in children needing antibiotics in early life.
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New Report Calls for Strategic Overhaul in Asthma Care
The NCQA’s white paper outlines the realities of asthma care in the United States and the policy and clinical interventions that may provide improvements.
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Asthma May Affect Children’s Memory
Children with asthma may experience memory difficulties, with early onset linked to slower memory development over time, research shows.
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DLCO and Asthma Management
Diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) testing is used to assess the transfer of gases from the alveoli into the bloodstream. Abnormal DLCO results can help diagnose, distinguish, and manage cardiopulmonary diseases such as asthma.
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Later Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Women
Women who experience menopause at a later age may face a higher risk of developing asthma, according to new research.
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Incense May Raise Risk of Respiratory Issues
Burning incense may pose health risks, including respiratory dysfunction and allergic reactions, for those with allergies and asthma.Â
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Maternal Exercise During Pregnancy Halves Child’s Asthma Risk
Data suggest that one in two cases of asthma in children of women who were inactive during pregnancy could be prevented through sufficient maternal physical activity during pregnancy.
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‘Alarming’ Overuse of Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma Patients
A Canadian study found that 72% of patients with uncontrolled severe asthma were not on available biologic therapy, and 40% had four or more oral corticosteroid courses.
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Newborns Fed Only Breast Milk in Hospital Less Likely to Develop Asthma
Infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their birth hospitalization were 22% less likely to develop asthma.
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Breastfeeding Beyond Three Months Lowers Asthma Risk in Children
A new study shows that breastfeeding for more than three months promotes healthy microbiome development, reducing the risk of asthma.
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Asthma Increases Miscarriage Risk and Fertility Treatment Needs
While women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and require fertility treatment, their overall chances of having a live birth remain the same as those without asthma, research finds.
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Diabetics Face Nearly Double the Risk of Developing Asthma
Researchers found a bidirectional relationship, determining that people with asthma also are 28% more likely to develop diabetes.
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Clinical Study to Evaluate Impact of Digital Platform on Asthma Control
The 12-month study will assess how a digital platform designed for asthma management impacts symptom control, medication adherence, and healthcare utilization in patients with moderate to severe asthma.
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RSV Is Linked to Asthma in Children – But We Can’t Say One Causes the Other Yet
While respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is strongly associated with asthma in children, the exact relationship remains unclear.
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Season of Birth tied to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Children born in autumn or winter are more likely to have asthma and allergic rhinitis compared to those born in summer, according to research from Finland.
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