by Delthia Ricks, Medical Xpress LPS triggers common and distinct responses in human and murine lung tissues and drives systemic responses. (A) Common OSM-dependent, LPS-induced differentially expressed genes (DEG) are shown in human PCLS after 4 hours and mouse lung after 4 hours. (B) Serum cytokines and chemokines were measured in recipient C57BL/6 Osm–/– or...
If you’re wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says. Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in children and affects more than 6 million U.S. children. Despite being common, diagnosing asthma in children can be difficult because “there is no one-size-fits-all set of symptoms,”...
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Interventions aimed at promoting physical activity in people with asthma could improve their symptoms and quality of life – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers looked at whether interventions such as aerobic and strength or resistance training, had helped participants with asthma. Although they found that...
by George Washington University Nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris Leboutillier Nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in...
by Washington University School of Medicine Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There’s not much good that can be said about asthma, a breathing disease in which the airways become narrowed and inflamed. But there’s this: People with asthma seem to be less likely to develop brain tumors than others. And now, researchers at Washington University School of...
by ResearchSEA The serum concentration of melatonin reaches maximum at night. Melatonin enhances airway smooth muscle contraction, which could worsen asthma symptoms. Credit: Kentaro Mizuta et al. Asthma sufferers generally find their condition gets worse at night. Now, a research group may understand why. Melatonin, a sleep hormone that is sometimes prescribed to treat insomnia,...
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Children with poorly controlled asthma are three to six times more likely to be hospitalised with Covid-19 than those without the condition, research suggests. Experts advise that 5 to 17 year olds with poorly controlled asthma should be considered for vaccination to reduce the risk of infection and the spread of Covid-19...
Our body clock allows bodily processes to occur at certain times of the day, like eating, sleeping, and body temperature. But did you know that monitoring a person’s body clock (or circadian rhythm) could help diagnose and treat asthma? New research supported by Asthma UK, a charity which provides health advice and a helpline to...
(HealthDay)—Biologic therapies are available for pediatric patients with asthma and allergic skin diseases, according to a clinical report published online Oct. 18 in Pediatrics. Heather Hoch De Keyser, M.D., from the University of Colorado Anschutz, and colleagues reviewed the current literature on biologics in the treatment of children with asthma and allergic skin disease. The authors note that...
by University of Bath (a) Proportion of participants who demonstrated a change in primary endpoint at 6 weeks, relevant to minimum clinically important difference (MCID). (b) Proportion of participants who demonstrated a change in primary endpoint at 3 months, relevant to minimum clinically important difference (MCID). Credit: DOI: 10.1007/s10865-021-00249-3 People with asthma given access to a popular mindfulness...
