As far back as 400 B.C. Hippocrates observed that asthma tends to run in families. Starting in the 1990s scientists started discovering various genes that were proven to predispose a carrier to developing diseases such as asthma, allergies and eczema. So it took nearly 2,400 years for Hippocrates to be proven right.
According to Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory (lbl.gov), "Asthma Linked Genes Discovered at Berkely Labs," two such genes called IL4 and IL13 were discovered on...
Asthma is a disease that's been described in writings that go all the way back to 5,000 B.C. Despite it's long history, asthma experts... Read more »
Can I still play sports if I have asthma? Yes.Wheezing associated with exercise is quite common, and can be effectively treated so that... Read more »
"Doc, I've had swelling off and on for more than 15 years. The medications my doctor has been giving me don't seem to work as well. It... Read more »
Reader Question: I have a family member that was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Is it hereditary?There are definitely hereditary factors... Read more »
As an allergist/immunologist, I am frequently asked to see patients with angioedema or swelling. Although many times the source of... Read more »
Asthma Fast Facts: Over 9 million U.S. children under 18 years of age (13%) have ever been diagnosed with asthma, and 6.5 million children... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Asthma in children is an obstructive respiratory condition characterized by recurring attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, prolonged expiration,... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Hereditary lymphedema is an inherited lymph system disorder. It is characterized by swelling of subcutaneous tissue caused by obstruction of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hereditary amyloidosis is a condition in which abnormal protein deposits (called amyloid) form in almost every tissue in the body. These protein... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hereditary ovalocytosis is rare condition passed down through families (inherited) in which blood cells are slightly oval-shaped instead of round. It... Read more »
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