Asthma & Allergies News

Asthma risk increases in children treated for HIVReported June 11, 2008 HOUSTON -- (June 11, 2008) -- Children whose immune systems rebound after treatment with potent anti-viral drugs for HIV infection face an increased risk of developing asthma, said a federally funded consortium of researchers led by those from Baylor College of Medicine in a report that appears online … [Read more...]

Asthmatics Often Have Reflux, But Don't Know ItMonday, November 22, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health)--People with asthma often have gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), but typical symptoms such as frequent heartburn may be absent, according to Finnish doctors. Dr. Toni O. Kiljander and Dr. Jukka O. Laitinen from Tampere University Hospital investigated … [Read more...]

Stopping Peanut AllergiesReported March 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors may have found a cure for dangerous peanut allergies. Childhood allergies to peanuts have become widespread in recent years, causing potentially life-threatening reactions when exposed, even in trace amounts, to peanuts. Now, in a groundbreaking study, doctors found exposing … [Read more...]

Allergies and Sleep DisruptionReported December 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Allergy sufferers often complain of bothersome nasal blockages, but those allergies alone don't account for increased risk of nighttime breathing problems. A stuffy nose can lead to trouble sleeping, which in turn can lead to daytime drowsiness. Researchers at the University of … [Read more...]

Baking Soda Treatment for Life-Threatening Asthma Reported March 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, may be a treatment for life-threatening asthma in children, according to a new study in CHEST. Researchers from the Netherlands evaluated 17 children with … [Read more...]

Daily Treatment may be Unnecessary for Asthma Sufferers Reported April 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People with mild, persistent asthma may need to inhale anti-inflammatory steroids only during periods of bad symptoms rather than daily, as current guidelines recommend. A year-long study comparing … [Read more...]

Hair Dye Allergies on the Rise Reported February 6, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As hair dyeing becomes more popular among the younger generation, allergic reactions also become more common. British researchers warn coloring your hair can lead to dermatitis on the face. It can also leave you with a swollen face in severe cases. … [Read more...]

Artificial Lung Saves Lives   Reported September 06, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Athletes expect to be a little out of breath at the end of a strenuous workout. But for many, it's more than just a little breathlessness. It's exercise-induced asthma (EIB). That's the key finding of Ohio State University investigators in Columbus who ran about 100 varsity athletes from the … [Read more...]

Prenatal Exposure to Pollution Linked to Future AsthmaReported February 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children born in areas with high traffic-related pollution may have a greater risk of developing asthma due to genetic changes that occur in the womb, a new study found. Researchers examined umbilical cord blood from New York City infants and discovered … [Read more...]