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Asthma is a common inflammatory disease affecting the airways that leads to shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Symptoms range from mild to severe but are generally manageable with appropriate treatment.

TOS and OAC support the evidence-based view of obesity presented in new AAP clinical guideline

The Obesity Society and Obesity Action Coalition have collaborated to issue a statement on the new Clinical Guideline for Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

13 Jan 2023

The impact of early life microbial colonization and respiratory diseases on the respiratory microbiome

Researchers reviewed the impact of the interactions between the respiratory microbiota and the immune system.

13 Jan 2023

Experts propose solutions to address racial disparities affecting people with allergic conditions

In February 2022, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology convened experts in atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergy to examine the issue of racial disparities affecting people with these conditions.

12 Jan 2023

Real-world effectiveness of the bivalent vaccine for preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations in non-hospitalized subjects

Researchers investigated the efficacy of a booster dose of the bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in preventing severe outcomes during SARS-CoV-2 infections.

11 Jan 2023

Understanding the molecular basis of how THC cannabinoid inhibits an important human enzyme

In various European countries and North America, medical cannabis or medicines based on cannabinoids are authorized for therapeutic purposes.

9 Jan 2023

Study suggests air pollution is an important independent risk factor for asthma exacerbations in children living in urban areas

A new study reported that moderate levels of outdoor air pollutants, ozone, and fine particulate matter correlated to non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents who live in low-income urban areas.

9 Jan 2023

At-home saliva test to diagnose adrenal insufficiency makes a difference to patients' health

A study into the use of an at-home test which uses saliva rather than blood to diagnose adrenal insufficiency, which has been developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and tested in Sheffield endocrine patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is making a difference to the health of patients and could reduce time to diagnosis.

6 Jan 2023

Marine plankton samples can help study the connections between ocean pollution and rates of chronic illnesses

Using samples from an almost century-old, ongoing survey of marine plankton, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggest that rising levels of manmade chemicals found in parts of the world's oceans might be used to monitor the impact of human activity on ecosystem health, and may one day be used to study the connections between ocean pollution and land-based rates of childhood and adult chronic illnesses.

6 Jan 2023

Specific air pollutants linked to non-viral asthma attacks among children in urban communities

Moderate levels of two outdoor air pollutants, ozone and fine particulate matter, are associated with non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents who live in low-income urban areas, a study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found.

5 Jan 2023

Is platelet-rich plasma therapy beneficial in treating chronic respiratory disease?

Researchers conducted a literature review to determine whether platelet-rich plasma therapy could help slow disease progression through lung regeneration in patients with chronic respiratory disease.

4 Jan 2023

The relationship between medical and recreational cannabis laws and the state-level prevalence of pediatric asthma in the US

Researchers evaluated the impact of cannabis legalization on pediatric asthma in the United States (US).

4 Jan 2023

High burden of multi-food allergies among children and adults in the U.S.

A new study in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology aimed to characterize the characteristics, prevalence, determinants, distribution, and psychosocial burden of multi-FA among adults and children in the US.

3 Jan 2023

How can we characterize the burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in the community?

Researchers characterized the burden of post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [PASC] in community-dwelling individuals.

3 Jan 2023

Simple Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants

A team of researchers from Brown University's School of Public Health, Brown's School of Engineering and Silent Spring Institute found that simple air filtration devices called Corsi-Rosenthal boxes are effective at reducing indoor air pollutants.

23 Dec 2022

Most preventive care visits for reproductive-age women happened with OB/GYNs, study shows

While preventive health care is usually associated with primary care providers, a majority of office visits for preventive services among reproductive-age women happened with obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs), a University of Massachusetts Amherst study shows.

23 Dec 2022

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TOS and OAC support the evidence-based view of obesity presented in new AAP clinical guideline

The impact of early life microbial colonization and respiratory diseases on the respiratory microbiome

Experts propose solutions to address racial disparities affecting people with allergic conditions

Real-world effectiveness of the bivalent vaccine for preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations in non-hospitalized subjects

Understanding the molecular basis of how THC cannabinoid inhibits an important human enzyme

Study suggests air pollution is an important independent risk factor for asthma exacerbations in children living in urban areas

At-home saliva test to diagnose adrenal insufficiency makes a difference to patients' health

Marine plankton samples can help study the connections between ocean pollution and rates of chronic illnesses

Specific air pollutants linked to non-viral asthma attacks among children in urban communities

Is platelet-rich plasma therapy beneficial in treating chronic respiratory disease?

The relationship between medical and recreational cannabis laws and the state-level prevalence of pediatric asthma in the US

High burden of multi-food allergies among children and adults in the U.S.

How can we characterize the burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in the community?

Simple Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants

Most preventive care visits for reproductive-age women happened with OB/GYNs, study shows

Using the gut microbiome to understand and treat respiratory diseases

Research sheds light on how mRNA boosters affect the durability of antibodies to COVID-19

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Study: Long COVID has four major subtypes defined by different clusters of symptoms

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