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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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Pharmacological Treatment of Respiratory Disorders

In this 2023 update of RT's pharmacological treatment of respiratory disorders, the most commonly administered classes of pulmonary medications are reviewed.

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Nerve-Immune Cell Interactions in Lungs Early in Life Fuel Allergic Asthma

New research reveals how the relationship between nerves and immune cells in the lungs can contribute to the development of allergic asthma early in life.

Study: How Does BMI Impact Asthma Symptoms?

by RT Staff | May 16, 2022 | Asthma | 0

There is an association between an increase in BMI and more asthma symptoms, research findings recently published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research found. The current study built upon previous research showing that higher...

Asthma and Allergies in Children Conceived with Infertility Treatment

by RT Staff | Apr 26, 2022 | Allergies, Asthma | 0

The risk of asthma and allergies may be greater among children conceived with infertility treatment, suggests a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

Allergic Disorders Tied to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease

by RT Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Allergies, Asthma | 0

Adults with history of allergic disorders have an increased risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, with the highest risk seen in Black male adults, according to data presented at ACC Asia 2022.

Scientists Find Racial Disparities in Pediatric Acute Asthma Care

by RT Staff | Apr 9, 2022 | Asthma, Pediatrics | 0

Black children with asthma accessed community health centers less than white children, a new study shows.

Asthma and Seasonal Allergies

by RT Staff | Mar 21, 2022 | Allergies | 0

Indiana University researchers are studying new ways to treat seasonal or intermittent asthma caused by seasonal allergies.

Pollen Season is Getting Longer and More Intense with Climate Change–Here’s What Allergy Sufferers Can Expect in the Future

by RT Staff | Mar 16, 2022 | Allergies | 0

New research shows that the U.S. will face up to a 200% increase in total pollen this century if the world continues producing carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles, power plants and other sources at a high rate.

Gene Variant Indicates Effectiveness of Immunotherapy for Allergies

by RT Staff | Mar 7, 2022 | Allergies | 0

Results suggest that allergy patients carrying a genetic variant have an increased risk of being non-responders to sublingual immunotherapy in their second season of the immunotherapy.

Respiratory Virus Infections Lead Trigger for Pediatric Asthma Attacks

by RT Staff | Mar 7, 2022 | Asthma | 0

Respiratory virus infections are the main trigger for asthma exacerbations in children, according to a study presented recently at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting in Phoenix.