Thema: Asthma
Wildfires and How They Affect Air Quality and Asthma
Each year, wildfires rage across the U.S. Smoke in the air contains tiny particles that affect air quality. These particles can irritate your eyes,...
The nose knows: Nasal swab detects asthma type in kids
A new, non-invasive nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype, could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely and pave the way for research toward better treatments for lesser-studied asthma types, which have been difficult to diagnose accurately until now.
Schimmel in der Wohnung: Das können Sie tun
In der Ecke eines Raumes, in der Nische unter der Fensterbank oder an den Anschlüssen des Fensters – Schimmel entsteht meist an diesen Stellen....
What You Need to Know About the $35 Price Cap on Asthma Inhalers
Some major asthma inhaler manufacturers announced $35 a month caps on out-of-pocket costs. The price cap will apply to people with commercial/private insurance (through...
What are the different types of asthma?
There are several different types of asthma, and each has its own set of triggers. Some common types include allergic, nonallergic, seasonal, occupational, and...
December Research Update: Impact of Changing Inhaler Market on Asthma, Air Pollution, and Solar...
Welcome to our December research update! Getting involved with research is an important way to impact asthma and allergy treatments, education, and awareness. This...
Unlocking worm strategies: A path to innovative vaccines and therapies
A research team has uncovered a molecular strategy employed by worm parasites (helminths) to evade host immune defenses. This discovery opens new avenues for the development of innovative vaccines and therapies. The study offers promising solutions for addressing major infectious diseases, allergies, and asthma by leveraging the unique immune-regulatory properties of helminths.
Was ist eine Hausstaubmilbenallergie?
Eine Hausstaubmilbenallergie wird nicht durch die Milben selbst, sondern durch das Einatmen ihres (im Hausstaub mit enthaltenen) Kotes ausgelöst. Man spricht auch von einer...
Asthma: Ursachen und Risikofaktoren
Asthma tritt in einigen Familien häufiger auf als in anderen, was auf ein gewisses familiäres Risiko schließen lässt. Weitere Risikofaktoren für Asthma sind zum...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What People With Asthma Need to Know
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 (a type of coronavirus). It causes respiratory symptoms, but it can also affect other...