Asthma

Does IV magnesium treatment for asthma lead to hospitalization?

July 26, 2021

Intravenous (IV) magnesium sulfate is recommended for treating refractory pediatric asthma, but is it linked to consequent hospitalization?

Allergies, asthma, and climate change

July 14, 2021

What does climate change mean for allergies and asthma in children?

Asthma: Everything you need to know

May 13, 2021

New recommendations and treatment options for this common condition in children.

Using vitamin D to mitigate risk of childhood asthma in offspring of mothers with asthma

April 13, 2021

Maternal asthma is a major risk factor for a child also developing asthma. A report examines whether vitamin D sufficiency in pregnancy can change that risk.

Initiating proton pump inhibitors may increase asthma risk

February 12, 2021

Often used to treat gastrointestinal concerns in children, proton pump inhibitors are thought to lead to respiratory concerns. A study examines this association.

Impact of bisphenols on asthma morbidity

February 09, 2021

Ubiquitous in consumer products like plastic food containers, bisphenols have been linked to pediatric asthma. A report examines whether the substance has ties to asthma morbidity.

Metered-dose inhalers are favored delivery method for asthma exacerbations

February 02, 2021

A study examines the efficacy of treating asthma with albuterol administered with metered-dose inhalers.

Acetaminophen is not the best choice for fever in asthmatics

December 02, 2020

Acetaminophen may be the antipyretic choice for many families, but a new study asks whether it could be a problem for children with asthma.

Can nebulized magnesium reduce hospitalizations because of asthma?

December 01, 2020

A new report looks at whether nebulized magnesium could impact hospitalizations due to asthma.

Examining the relationship of nitrogen dioxide and obesity on asthma outcomes

November 05, 2020

Nitrogen dioxide is a common air pollutant and many air pollutants can impact asthma symptoms. A report looks at the relationship between nitrogen dioxide, asthma symptoms, and body mass index.