Asthma News

EPA Lowers Permissible Soot Levels in Air
Change will save lives, as much as $9 billion annually, agency says

Kids May Be at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk If Parents Had Infertility Treatments
Study found elevated odds in children born after in vitro fertilization, but the research didn't prove cause-and-effect

Does Eating Fish During Infancy Cut Asthma Risk?
Researchers say timing is key, but one expert advises against seafood for babies

Women's Respiratory Symptoms May Vary With Menstrual Cycle
For example, study found wheezing highest on days 10 to 22

Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
Injuries, lack of clean water, toxic mold can all pose threats

Help Kids Breathe Easier on Halloween
Doctor tells how to avoid allergy, asthma triggers

Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations: Study
Significant cuts seen in heart attacks, strokes, asthma

House Dust Ingredient Linked to Allergic Asthma: Study
Cleaning can reduce exposure to flagellin, a bacterial protein

Can Allergies Thwart Fatal Colon Cancer?
Immune responses that trigger hay fever, asthma might also ward off malignancies, study says

Secondhand Smoke Ups Babies' Risk of Asthma, Study Says
Premature infants especially susceptible to ills of cigarette smoke