Category: Asthma

Asthma

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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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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$35 Cap on COPD and Asthma Inhalers in Effect

Boehringer Ingelheim's new program to cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month for eligible patients for the company's inhalers is now available, according to the company.

Could Better Inhalers Help Patients, and the Planet?

by RT Staff | May 6, 2024 | Asthma | 0

Boot-shaped inhalers, comprising almost 90% of the US asthma medication market, have a dual impact: While crucial for saving lives, their use also contributes to climate change, releasing hydrofluorocarbon gases that are up to 3,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide with each puff.

COVID-19 Doesn’t Cause Asthma in Children, Study Finds

by RT Staff | Apr 15, 2024 | Asthma | 0

A study based on data from over 27,000 pediatric patients tested during the pandemic finds no evidence that COVID-19 increases the risk of developing asthma in children.

FDA Expands Use of Fasenra for Children Age 6 to 11

by RT Staff | Apr 11, 2024 | Asthma, FDA Approvals | 0

The additional indication is for pediatric patients aged 6-11 with severe eosinophilic asthma.

Certain Protein Found to Influence Allergic Asthma Effects

by RT Staff | Apr 3, 2024 | Asthma | 0

Researchers identify a certain protein as having a role in mitigating the effects of allergic asthma, which could represent a new treatment approach.

TikTok’s Role in Asthma Education

by RT Staff | Mar 31, 2024 | Asthma | 0

Concerned about the accuracy of information on “Medical TikTok,” researchers conducted a study to characterize the quality and reach of asthma-related content on the platform.

Targeting Inflammatory Protein Could Help Treat Severe Asthma

by RT Staff | Mar 5, 2024 | Asthma | 0

Australian scientists have revealed what they believe is a promising new treatment for the most severe forms of asthma.

Asthma Equity Explorer Launched by AAN

by RT Staff | Feb 5, 2024 | Allergies, Asthma | 0

Allergy & Asthma Network has partnered with security firm Mitre to launch the Asthma Equity Explorer, a free web-based platform designed to disseminate data on asthma prevalence in the United States.

Calluna Pharma Launches with €75M for Inflammatory and Fibrotic Disease Therapies

by RT Staff | Feb 2, 2024 | Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis | 0

The new company, formed through a merger between Oxitope and Arxx, has a pipeline of selective antibodies that target inflammatory and fibrotic indications, including several first-in-class clinical candidates.

Teen Asthma Rates and Marijuana Use

by RT Staff | Feb 1, 2024 | Asthma, Smoking | 0

Asthma is more common among teens who use marijuana, and asthma prevalence increases with the frequency of marijuana use, according to a new study from Columbia and CUNY researchers.

Asthma More Common in Recent Cannabis Users

by RT Staff | Jan 29, 2024 | Asthma, Smoking | 0

The odds of asthma were significantly even greater among individuals who reported cannabis use 20 to 30 days per month.

Improved Lung Function for Obese Patients After Bariatric Surgery

by RT Staff | Jan 23, 2024 | Asthma | 0

Bariatric surgery triggers substantial weight loss and improves lung function in obese patients, according to research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

FDA-approved Anti-inflammatory Rescue Inhaler for Asthma Now Available

by RT Staff | Jan 22, 2024 | Asthma, US Pharmaceuticals | 0

The inhaler contains a short-acting beta2-agonist to help relax the smooth muscles of the airways and an inhaled corticosteroid to help decrease inflammation in the lungs, treating both symptoms and inflammation.