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Efficacy and safety of inhaled nebulized sodium nitrite in asthmatic patients
Nitrite is a physiologic nitric oxide (NO) derivative that can be bioactivated to NO. NO has been shown to attenuate airway inflammation and enhance t…
A third of asthma patients may not have asthma, study finds
A new study suggests many adult asthma patients are misdiagnosed or improperly managed, which leads to unnecessary drug treatments.
Q: What is allergic asthma, and what can I do about it?
Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma. The condition is triggered by inhaled allergens such as mold, pollen, and pet dander.
Asthmatics show DNA changes in immune cells
Children with asthma have epigenetic DNA changes in certain cells of their immune system, a major international study involving researchers at Karolinska Institutet shows.
Controlling Asthma: 5 Tips for Every Asthmatic
Don’t let asthma knock the wind out of you. Asthma is a lung disorder that is characterized by sudden fits of wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath. According to the Center of Disease Co…
Tiny device shows how asthmatic spasms happen
A "bronchi on a chip" one-thousandth the size of a human hair that mimics the behavior of the human airways sheds light on bronchospasm.
SLS Allergy and Oral Health: What to Use, What to Avoid
SLS Allergy and Oral Health: What to Use, What to AvoidMost folks don’t think to look for Sodium Laureth or Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) until they start having an issue, and then they realize it’s everywhere: soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, and mouthrinses, just to name a few. While many people don’t notice the presence of these chemicals,
Different types of nose spray and how they can help patients with nasal symptoms
Possible side effects of immunotherapy — and how to handle them
Immunotherapy is a modern pillar of cancer therapy, and most patients tolerate these new drugs very well. But there are still some unknowns surrounding the treatment when it comes to adverse reactions encountered by some.
Inhaled blood pressure drug could prevent panic attacks
New research suggests that a drug commonly used for hypertension could be used as a quick-acting nasal spray to prevent anxiety attacks.
AsthmaMD is a well designed free patient app for use in monitoring asthma
AsthmaMD is a well-designed app for asthmatic patients to track their symptoms and peak flow measurements for better control of asthma symptoms.
Patients Who Say They're Allergic to Penicillin Are Usually Wrong
All 'allergic' patients should be evaluated, review concludes
