TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.
“In our sample of urban schoolchildren, aged seven to nine, we found that compromised lung function corresponded with both poor sleep efficiency and impaired academic performance,” said study author [...]
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Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
May 21, 2013
Most Americans Say ‘No’ to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
May 16, 2013
Drop by for a visit or share the drive — but please, no smoking. That’s the message the vast majority of Americans send to the smokers within their social circle, a new study finds.
For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies’ Lungs
May 7, 2013
TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin C may help prevent lung problems in babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy, according to a small new study.
Pregnant women are advised not to smoke because it can harm the baby’s lungs and lead to problems such as wheezing and asthma. But if a pregnant woman [...]
Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
May 7, 2013
TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Dustless chalk may cause allergy and asthma symptoms in students with a milk allergy, researchers have found.
Many schoolteachers use dustless chalk to keep hands and classrooms clean. But this type of chalk often contains a milk protein called casein, which can trigger respiratory problems in children with a milk [...]
Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
May 3, 2013
FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) — Molecules emitted by trees interact with man-made air pollution and create tiny particles that can get lodged in the lungs, potentially leading to lung cancer and asthma, researchers suggest.
Trees produce and emit isoprene, a molecule that protects leaves from oxygen damage and temperature fluctuation. But after isoprene is chemically [...]
Allergies: As American as Apple Pie?
April 30, 2013
Children living in the United States who were born elsewhere are less likely to have allergies than those born in the United States, a new study shows. However, the risk of certain allergies among foreign-born children increases after they have lived in the United States for a decade, according to the researchers.
How to Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies
April 29, 2013
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms, an expert says.
Insurance Loss Hampers Young People With Asthma
April 22, 2013
MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) — The loss of health insurance is the main reason asthma care for young people deteriorates after age 18, according to a new study.
Certain social factors — such as leaving school and no longer having adult supervision — also contribute to the decline in care, according to Harvard Medical School [...]
Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes
April 12, 2013
FRIDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) — A vocal cord problem that restricts athletes’ breathing is often misdiagnosed as exercise-induced asthma, a small new study suggests.
Researchers looked at 46 college athletes who were newly diagnosed with paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFMD), a condition that can be brought on by stress, anxiety or increased exertion. It [...]
Got Asthma? Odds Are You Have an Allergy Too
April 2, 2013
Most American adults with asthma also have an allergy, according to a new study.
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