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Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites07-01-2008

And help prevent asthma and allergy symptoms

Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease06-30-2008

Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes

Most Asthmatics Aren't Getting Flu Shot06-20-2008

Nearly two-thirds of this high-risk population went without the vaccine, U.S. study shows

Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System06-19-2008

Targeting a key protein might reap rewards for people with asthma, MS, scientists say

Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out05-30-2008

Deadline is Dec. 31, but FDA urges asthma patients to switch to eco-friendly versions now

Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma05-29-2008

Some do's and don'ts

Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts05-23-2008

Anxiety over disability, discomfort may be driving factor, study suggests

Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma05-23-2008

Identifying them is key

CARDIA Studies Open Window on Heart, Lung Diseases05-22-2008

Researchers analyze different proteins in progression of risk factors as subjects aged

Health Tip: Listen to Your Child's Breathing05-22-2008

Check for warning signs of asthma

Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb05-21-2008

New research suggests birth order, method of delivery all play a part

Mom's Stress in Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk05-18-2008

Higher levels of allergy marker found in cord blood of stressed mothers' babies

Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May05-01-2008

National program aims to educate patients on best ways to get condition under control

Obesity May Worsen Impact of Asthma05-01-2008

Heaviest lose ability to inhale as deeply or exhale as fully as normal weight individuals

Tree-Lined Streets Associated With Lower Childhood Asthma Rates04-30-2008

Plants may help improve air quality and encourage youngsters to play more outdoors

U.S. Air Pollution Standards Don't Protect Asthmatic Kids04-25-2008

Children suffer even when pollutants fall below acceptable levels, study finds

Researchers Find Gene Mutation That Increases Asthma Risk04-09-2008

Study finds variant and protein it expresses may cause some cases of the disease

FDA Probing Possible Link Between Asthma Drug and Suicide Risk03-27-2008

Singulair, top-selling drug for teens, under review by U.S. agency and manufacturer Merck

Health Tip: Can't Keep Asthma Under Control?03-25-2008

Some possible reasons why

Aspirin Reduces Asthma Risk Among Older Women03-13-2008

Study found 10 percent fewer new cases over a decade

Oral Allergy Immunotherapy Helps Control Asthma03-04-2008

Drops or tablets avoid the pain and side effects of shots, review finds

Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath02-25-2008

Chemical molecules in exhalations hint at wide range of conditions

Asmanex Approved for Asthmatic Children02-05-2008

Inhaler may now be used by kids as young as 4 years

Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds02-01-2008

Group sets guidelines on monitoring for fetal growth restriction, preterm birth

Severe Asthma Unlike Mild Asthma01-31-2008

Researchers suggest it's different form of the disease

Allergy Shots Are Effective Treatment for Symptoms01-26-2008

Immunotherapy works for allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis or insect bites

Maternal Distress Raises Risk of Childhood Asthma01-15-2008

Study finds moms with persistent depression, anxiety more likely to have children with airway disease

Breast-Feeding Seems to Protect Against Some Allergies01-07-2008

It helps high-risk infants prone to eczema, asthma and food allergies, report suggests

Pesticides May Cause Asthma Among Farm Women12-28-2007

But researchers admit study doesn't prove cause and effect

Parents' Smoking Boosts Child's Allergy Risk12-20-2007

Secondhand fumes doubled the odds, study found

Traffic Pollution Hurts Asthmatic Kids' Lungs12-14-2007

Children living near crowded roadways face more than 50% risk of breathing trouble, study finds

'Tis the Season For Allergy, Asthma12-01-2007

Everything from Christmas trees to fake snow can trigger symptoms, experts warn

Vietnam Vets Study Links Asthma and PTSD11-15-2007

Research in twins found those with most stress symptoms 2.3 times more likely to have respiratory condition

Defensive Protein Linked to Asthma11-14-2007

Researchers suspect it may cause airway inflammation

Drug Fights Medication-Linked Bone Loss11-14-2007

Teriparatide may help asthma patients avoid fracture, researchers say

Jennifer Garner Puts Flu Shot in the Spotlight11-13-2007

Actress and new mom calls vaccine 'family priority' this season

Experts Release New Asthma Care Guidelines11-12-2007

They're the first in a decade and focus on preventing attacks

Health Tip: Some Medications May Aggravate Asthma11-07-2007

Including some pain relievers

Health Tip: When Air Quality is Bad11-05-2007

Asthma attacks are more likely

Most Asthmatics Don't Have Illness Under Control10-25-2007

More than half suffer symptoms at least once a week, survey shows

Inhaler Eased Lung Problems in 9/11 Workers10-24-2007

Firefighters who used drug early gained some symptom relief, study found

Drug Company-Funded Asthma Drug Studies More Positive10-23-2007

Expert review finds fewer adverse effects reported

Uncontrolled Asthma Leads to Missed School, Work10-23-2007

Lack of consistent medicine use likely important cause, experts say

New Drug Eases Asthma Symptoms10-18-2007

Blocks inflammatory activity of two immune system molecules, researchers report

Home Spray Cleaners Could Raise Asthma Risk10-12-2007

Spritzing just once a week boosted odds by 50%, study found

Chronic Illness Often a Taboo Subject: Survey10-11-2007

Just a third of U.S. adults feel comfortable discussing it

Early Bacterial Infection May Boost Asthma Risk10-10-2007

Babies exposed to certain germs more likely to develop breathing problems, study finds

Largest Study of U.S. Children Readies for Launch10-04-2007

22 new centers now added, first participants set to join next year, officials say

Do Blacks Have Genetic Weakness to Asthma?09-30-2007

Study suggestion questioned by experts

Trouble at Home Boosts Kids' Asthma09-28-2007

As environments got worse, symptoms worsened, too, study found

Allergy-Induced Asthma More Common in Affluent Countries09-17-2007

Local environments affect asthma type, study concludes

Oil Spill Cleanup May Hurt Workers' Lungs09-14-2007

First-ever study finds long-term respiratory woes

1 in 3 Varsity Athletes Has Exercise-Induced Asthma09-07-2007

Condition arises even in those with no asthma history, study finds

Depression May Be World's Most Disabling Disease09-07-2007

Global study finds it takes bigger toll than other chronic conditions

Parents' Worries Hamper Kids' Asthma Treatment09-04-2007

Moms and dads withhold drugs because of side effect concerns, study finds

Pollen, Fruits, Veggies Help Trigger Oral Allergy Syndrome08-30-2007

Cooking foods can reduce or prevent allergic reactions, group suggests

New Asthma Guidelines Stress Disease Control08-29-2007

They also place greater focus on children with the respiratory condition

Health Tip: Weather Can Affect Asthma08-28-2007

Here are conditions that can contribute to attacks

Ragweed Season Doesn't Mean Suffering08-26-2007

There are ways to minimize the risk, experts say

Traffic Fumes Plus Genes Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk08-22-2007

Study finds some children are more vulnerable

Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads Booming Despite Criticisms08-15-2007

Experts suggest a shutdown on such pitches to the public

Health Tip: Use Your Inhaler Correctly07-31-2007

Follow the product's instructions

Nurses, Printers at Increased Asthma Risk07-27-2007

1 in 4 new cases linked to on-the-job exposures, research suggests

Fruit, Fish Help Teens Fight Asthma07-09-2007

The foods contain inflammation-fighting antioxidants, experts say

Breathing Technique Cuts Asthma Symptoms07-06-2007

Papworth method emphasizes nose breathing, adjusting breaths to activity