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Asthma
Air pollution in urban areas linked to asthma, inflammatory responses in children
January 31, 2023
The specific mechanisms involved in associations between air pollution and respiratory illness without viral infection are not understood, especially compared with those of respiratory viruses and asthma exacerbation.
From C-section to childhood asthma: new evidence sheds light on the relationship
January 18, 2023
The relationship between C-section and childhood asthma has been investigated before, however, previous results have yielded conflicting evidence.
New tool for identifying asthma risk in young children
October 28, 2022
The CHILDhood Asthma Risk Tool has been consistent in diagnosing risk of persistent wheeze or asthma development in children aged as young as 3 years.
Small particulate matter increased risk of childhood asthma
October 20, 2022
A recent study in China reported increased risk of asthma after early-life exposure to particulate matter (PM), with smaller PM leading to a greater risk.
AAP urges school preparedness for medical emergencies
June 28, 2022
The AAP recently updated their recommendations urging schools to be prepared for emergency medical situations including seizures, diabetes, allergies/anaphylaxis, mental health, substance use, or asthma.
Must-read news from the week of May 23
May 27, 2022
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
Study finds association between longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding and childhood asthma protections
May 26, 2022
A new study examines the relationship between an extended duration of mother-child breastfeeding and protective associations to asthma.
Must-read news from the week of May 16
May 20, 2022
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
Dry eye disease, asthma relationship explored
May 10, 2022
Asthma may increase patient risk of developing dry eye disease.
How climate change is making your patients sick, and what you can do about it.
May 07, 2022
At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, 4 health care professionals spoke of disease states in both women and children caused by climate change, and what HCPs can do to mitigate this crisis.