Introduction Obesity may be important to asthma causation but the relationship between obesity and outcomes within populations of children with established asthma is inconsistent across studies. This study tested the hypothesis that obese children who have asthma have worse asthma outcomes in comparison ...
Frequentradon testingis not just a cautionary measure; it's a necessity. Virtually every home in the U.S. has some level of radon, but prolonged exposure to elevated radon levels can lead toserious health issuesranging from asthma to lung cancer. This gas can seep into any home, regardless...
"With observational studies, you never know—is vitamin D causing asthma to be worse or do kids with worse asthma end up having lower vitamin D?" lead author and chief of pediatric pulmonary medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Juan C. Celedón, MD, said in the press relea...
When to Avoid Milk for a Cold There is no evidence that drinking milk will make a cold or sore throat worse. With that said, if you have lactose intolerance but have not been diagnosed, it is possible to experience increased congestion if you consume milk or other dairy products during a...
How does weather affect asthma? High heat, humidity, cold, rain, thunderstorms, or any sudden weather changes can make asthma worse,according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Because extreme events are more problematic than milder weather, climate change is likely to worsen asthma...
Getting a flu shot isbetterthan not getting one at all.While quadrivalent shots have both strains of influenza in it, these shots may not be available at all locations. Rather than skipping the shot because you can’t get the quadrivalent one is worse for your health than getting at least...
Is air conditioning bad for asthma? Although air conditioning does not filter the air,it helps people with asthma because doors and windows are kept shut, which helps keep pollens and other outdoor irritants and allergens out of the home. A sudden shift in temperature from warm to cold can...
What is Bromphen syrup for? Brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treatcough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyescaused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Is Bromphen and Bromfed the same?
Postnasal drip can leave you with a raw and aching throat. Although it may start as an annoying tickle, it can get worse. If your infection lasts for a few weeks or more, the mucus can irritate and inflame your throat as it drips, resulting in a painful sore throat and hoarse voice....
Hand-washing and covering the mouth while coughing is important to prevent common cold andflu virusesthat can makeasthmasymptoms worse, so be sure your child knows about this. Be sure to get yourchildanannual flu shotto help them stay safer from these upper respiratory viral infections. Don't...