18 stories tagged #asthma

  1. Fourth of July Fireworks Pose Significant Health Risks, Especially for Lungs
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    Fourth of July Fireworks Pose Significant Health Risks, Especially for Lungs

    Experts warn that fireworks smoke contains harmful particles and gases, creating serious respiratory dangers for vulnerable groups.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors
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    Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors

    New research shows higher asthma and COPD revisit rates and increased pneumonia mortality after PE hospital acquisitions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Persistent Alternaria Allergy Drives Asthma, Rhinitis from Childhood to Adulthood
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    Persistent Alternaria Allergy Drives Asthma, Rhinitis from Childhood to Adulthood

    Persistent Alternaria sensitisation, detectable via rAlt a 1, strongly linked to lifelong asthma and rhinitis risk, with childhood testing key.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Hot Nights Linked to Spike in Asthma ER Visits in Baltimore Study
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    Hot Nights Linked to Spike in Asthma ER Visits in Baltimore Study

    Extreme heat, especially at night, is tied to a rise in asthma-related emergency admissions according to a granular Baltimore study.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children
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    Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

    Study of 691 Spanish children shows early consumption of UPFs may nearly quadruple asthma risk, with no link to other allergies.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. How Climate Change Worsens Your Allergies
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    How Climate Change Worsens Your Allergies

    Climate change lengthens pollen seasons and boosts mold, aggravating allergies and asthma.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Food Allergy Care Evolves: Expert Insights on Prevention and Innovation
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    Food Allergy Care Evolves: Expert Insights on Prevention and Innovation

    Dr. Ruchi Gupta discusses advancements in food allergy and asthma care, from prevention to future innovations, shaping better outcomes for patients.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. AI Predicts Childhood Asthma Risk From Eczema
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    AI Predicts Childhood Asthma Risk From Eczema

    New machine learning models accurately identify children with eczema at high risk for developing asthma and allergic rhinitis, paving the way for early intervention.

    2mo ago 1 min read