Effects of ozone on lung function

According to a study in Chinese adults, ozone exposure associated with impaired lung function is also linked to health changes that can cause cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. The results

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According to a study in Chinese adults, ozone exposure associated with impaired lung function is also linked to health changes that can cause cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. The results

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Bronchial asthma, inflammation and immune cells

A new understanding of how the immune system is kept in check could lead to new ways of dealing with chronic lung diseases – bronchial asthma, COPD and others.Recent results may open up avenues for

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A new understanding of how the immune system is kept in check could lead to new ways of dealing with chronic lung diseases – bronchial asthma, COPD and others.Recent results may open up avenues for

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Factors in the development of childhood bronchial asthma

Researchers have trouble explaining why African American children are more likely than other children to suffer from asthma. A new study from Princeton University strongly suggests that much of the answer lies in the persistent segregation

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Researchers have trouble explaining why African American children are more likely than other children to suffer from asthma. A new study from Princeton University strongly suggests that much of the answer lies in the persistent segregation

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Bronchial asthma in children and maternal health

Babies born to women who are overweight, obese or diabetic during pregnancy have less mature lungs, according to studies in sheep.Previous research has shown that overweight, obese or diabetic women during pregnancy have an increased

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Babies born to women who are overweight, obese or diabetic during pregnancy have less mature lungs, according to studies in sheep.Previous research has shown that overweight, obese or diabetic women during pregnancy have an increased

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Exacerbation of bronchial asthma in children

The school year begins, and with it comes an increased risk of worsening health in children with asthma, the researchers report.New data show asthma outbreaks may be more likely to occur when students return to

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The school year begins, and with it comes an increased risk of worsening health in children with asthma, the researchers report.New data show asthma outbreaks may be more likely to occur when students return to

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Where is bronchial asthma treated?

In two countries with Western lifestyles, similar health systems, and similar prevalence of asthma, researchers noted differences in treatment costs and treatment efficacy for asthma, despite comparable results.More than 3,000 randomly selected asthma participants in

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In two countries with Western lifestyles, similar health systems, and similar prevalence of asthma, researchers noted differences in treatment costs and treatment efficacy for asthma, despite comparable results.More than 3,000 randomly selected asthma participants in

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Blood test for pneumonia in children

The need for a blood test for pneumonia in children is determined only by the attending pediatrician. No diagnosis is made on the basis of a single analysis. If pneumonia is confirmed, a second analysis is required

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The need for a blood test for pneumonia in children is determined only by the attending pediatrician. No diagnosis is made on the basis of a single analysis. If pneumonia is confirmed, a second analysis is required

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Tests for pneumonia

Pneumonia is an acute disease involving the respiratory parts of the lung, which occurs independently or as a complication of the underlying ailment. Inflammation of the lungs is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi. Tests for pneumonia can

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Pneumonia is an acute disease involving the respiratory parts of the lung, which occurs independently or as a complication of the underlying ailment. Inflammation of the lungs is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi. Tests for pneumonia can

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Bronchial asthma: cell research

Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital now have evidence that special T cells, responsible for maintaining a balanced immune response, are vulnerable to depletion, which interferes with their normal functioning and can contribute to

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Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital now have evidence that special T cells, responsible for maintaining a balanced immune response, are vulnerable to depletion, which interferes with their normal functioning and can contribute to

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Banks for pneumonia

Diseases of the respiratory system affect breathing problems and a deterioration in the tone of the body. To cure these pathologies, doctors recommend using a set of measures: medicines, physiotherapy, herbs and some other methods. Banking for

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Diseases of the respiratory system affect breathing problems and a deterioration in the tone of the body. To cure these pathologies, doctors recommend using a set of measures: medicines, physiotherapy, herbs and some other methods. Banking for

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