Many diagnosed with asthma may actually have EILO EILO, or Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction, is a condition where the voice box closes down during vigorous exercise. Norwegian researchers believe many people with this condition are misdiagnosed and are given the wrong treatment.
Four-day forecasts of air pollution People with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders often need to stay indoors when air pollution levels get too severe. Meteorologists are working on providing four-day forecasts for air pollutants.
Asthma seems to start before birth People with asthma, hay fever and eczema probably developed their ailments in the womb. Researchers think the future may bring ways of averting these afflictions.
Respiratory problems plague king crab workers Preliminary figures show that workers who process red king crabs have higher than average problems with coughing and wheezing.
Infants and pets not a recipe for asthma Keeping furry domesticated animals in a household with toddlers doesn’t lead children to develop asthma in their early school years.
Road traffic pollution gives children asthma But children in rural areas face other allergens that can trigger the disease.
Younger kids use most asthma medicine A study of the use of asthma medicine shows that small children take the most while young adults take the least.