Where you live may determine what kind of asthma you develop, new research suggests. In a recent study of 55,000 children, scientists found that kids who came from affluent countries were more likely to have allergy-induced asthma than children in poorer countries. Experts say the study backs up the 'hygiene hypothesis', which is the idea that very clean environments lower immunity.
Read moreExercise-induced asthma, or EIA for short, is a type of asthma where symptoms are triggered by activity or exercise. If you experience... Read more »
If you have asthma, chances are you have exercise induced asthma (EIA). I was actually a bit shocked as I read this post and learned... Read more »
Exercise-induced asthma, known as EIA for short, is a common condition. In fact, the American Lung Association says that about 7 out of... Read more »
A study released this week found a connection between chronic croup and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. You may have heard of croup, a... Read more »
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Up to 60 percent of people with asthma experience symptoms that are triggered by allergies, experts say. And for those patients, the medication... Read more »
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
According to experts at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, up to 13 percent of the American population suffers from... Read more »
Pediatricians, general practitioners, internists, allergists and pulmonologists can all treat asthma and allergies. Allergists or immunologists are... Read more »
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Croup, also known as laryngotracheitis, is an inflammation and narrowing of the larynx (voice box) and the trachea (windpipe) caused by an... Read more »
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