Asthma News

Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Physical Problems: Report
More chronic illness, ER visits and hospitalizations with conditions such as depression

Alternative Therapies Aren't Used as Substitutes for Asthma Meds: Study
Parents still give kids traditional treatments in addition to less orthodox ones

Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission
Giving corticosteroids as soon as possible hastens recovery, study suggests

Why Stress Might Make You Sick
New research suggests long-term anxiety is linked to inflammation

High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Kids' Asthma Drugs Could Pose Dangers
Study suggests steeper co-pays reduce medication use in insured children

Research Shows How Colds Lead to Coughing, Wheezing
Viruses activate 'cough receptors,' especially among those with asthma

FDA Mulls Expanding Patients' Access to Certain Drugs
Agency is in 2 days of hearings on whether some prescription meds shift to 'conditional' OTC status

Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products: Study
These ingredients also found in some 'alternative' brands, researchers say

Amish Farm Kids Have Lower Asthma, Allergy Risk: Study
Findings on Swiss children support notion that early exposure to allergens may be beneficial

Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling
Called angioedema, the condition often affects the deep layers of skin in the eyes and mouth