Immunology

Clean home may help keep kids' asthma in check

(HealthDay)—Reducing indoor allergens and pollutants can help control children's asthma, reducing their need for medication, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Genetics

Research team defines genetic subtypes of asthma

A Yale-led analysis of gene expression in asthma patients identified three major clusters of the disease. The finding could lead to a personalized approach to asthma management.

Inflammatory disorders

Reducing risks for asthmatic mums-to-be

Pregnant women suffering from asthma could better manage the condition if additional integrated care involving education and monitoring was introduced in Australian hospitals, a new study has found.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Good asthma control during pregnancy is vital says new review

Good asthma management during pregnancy is vital during pregnancy as poor asthma control can have adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcomes, says a new review published today in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Asthma study finds children being stigmatised in India

Chidren with asthma in India are being prevented from receiving effective treatment by a range of widely-held myths and misconceptions, says a University of Sydney study.

Immunology

Web-based tool helps parents improve on kids' asthma treatment

Asthma is the most common chronic illness in adolescents and children, affecting an estimated seven million children up to the age of 17 in the United States. The burden of asthma on children is substantial: kids with asthma ...

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