New asthma cause identified – and a new angle for treatment

A new root cause for asthma has been identified – as well as a new potential way to treat it

As common as asthma is, exactly how it starts remains murky. Scientists have now identified a new root cause, and importantly a new angle for treating the disease that can prevent the main symptoms.

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Prenatal opioid use linked to greater risk of immune-related conditions

A new study has found that exposing babies to prescription opioids, such as oxycodone, methadone and codeine, while they’re in the womb can increase their risk of developing immune-related conditions – particularly infections, eczema and asthma – in ea… Continue reading Prenatal opioid use linked to greater risk of immune-related conditions

Biologic therapy shown to reduce steroid use in 92% of severe asthmatics

Researchers found that severe asthmatics were able to reduce their dose of inhaled steroids after receiving a biologic therapy

A new study has found that using biologic therapy to reduce lung inflammation enabled 92% of people with severe asthma to reduce their dose of daily inhaled steroid without exacerbating their symptoms. The findings may mean that severe asthmatics can minimize the risk of adverse effects associated with long-term steroid use.

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Asthmatic kids are not at greater risk of severe COVID, study suggests

Given asthmatic children’s susceptibility to respiratory illnesses like the flu, it was assumed they’d be more prone to severe COVID-19 infection. But a new Australian study suggests that, compared to children who don’t have asthma, those with the cond… Continue reading Asthmatic kids are not at greater risk of severe COVID, study suggests

RNA-binding proteins discovered to be key to severe asthma

Researchers have investigated the genetics underlying the airway inflammation seen in severe asthma

Researchers investigating the genetics underlying the airway inflammation seen in severe asthma have, for the first time, discovered that proteins that bind to RNA are dysregulated, and drive changes in gene expression in the cells that line the airways.

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Feeling wheezy? Study links low vitamin K levels to lung issues

A new study suggests that people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have reduced lung function and to report lung problems like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or wheezing.Continue ReadingCategory: Heal… Continue reading Feeling wheezy? Study links low vitamin K levels to lung issues

Infant food allergy linked to childhood asthma, study finds

Researchers have found a link between infant food allergy and asthma and reduced lung function in later childhood. They say their findings can help healthcare professionals to be more vigilant around monitoring the respiratory health of children with e… Continue reading Infant food allergy linked to childhood asthma, study finds

Stopping immune system ‘talk’ may provide treatment for severe asthma

People with severe asthma may not respond to the usual treatment. Researchers have examined what drives the inflammatory response in severe asthmatics at a molecular level and their findings may lead to the development of an effective treatment for the… Continue reading Stopping immune system ‘talk’ may provide treatment for severe asthma

Drug that activates bitter taste receptors offers new treatment for asthma

Humans have bitter taste receptors not only in their mouths but in their lungs, too. Researchers have exploited these receptors’ innate ability to dilate the airways to create a potent new drug that may change how we treat diseases like asthma and COPD… Continue reading Drug that activates bitter taste receptors offers new treatment for asthma