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Kids' Asthma Improves After Moving to Better-Resourced Neighborhoods

Helping families move to areas with less pollution or stressors eased symptoms, exacerbations

May 16, 2023
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RSV Infection in Infancy Linked to Later Asthma

Could preventing RSV infections reduce childhood asthma by 15%?

Apr 20, 2023
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Asthma, Eczema Tied to Osteoarthritis Risk

Suggests OA is not just about wear and tear

Mar 29, 2023
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Digital Inhalers May Improve Uncontrolled Asthma Management

Digital tools led to increased adherence and less medication escalation, trial reports

Mar 23, 2023
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Long-Term Exposure to Extreme Temps Tied to Newborn Lung Function

Exposure to both heat and cold associated with decreased lung volume, higher respiratory rates

Mar 17, 2023
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Study Reassures on Asthma Med Use in Pregnancy and Kids' Neuropsych Risks

Use of leukotriene-receptor antagonists not tied to risks of ADHD, autism, Tourette syndrome

Mar 07, 2023
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Asthma Control Worldwide Remains Less Than Ideal

Income, access to drugs and management plans affect asthma control across age groups, study shows

Jan 31, 2023
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Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseases

However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure

Jan 10, 2023
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Conspiracy Theorists' Cancer Beliefs; HIV Meds and Ethnicity

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Jan 07, 2023
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EPA Favors Stricter Air Quality Standards

But are proposed limits for particulate matter pollution enough?

Jan 06, 2023
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Opinion
COVID's Lasting Consequences for Kids

Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, details the post-COVID symptoms presenting at his clinic

Dec 27, 2022
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Opinion
Flu, RSV, and COVID: The Pediatric 'Tripledemic'

Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, discusses the "staggering" uptick in cases, hospitalizations

Dec 21, 2022
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Make the Diagnosis: Ring Around His Mouth: Why?

A 7-year-old boy was brought to the doctor by his mother regarding a facial rash that had developed over the past few weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

Dec 08, 2022
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Kids Exposed to Smoke In Utero Had Better Lung Function If Moms Popped Vitamin C

Follow-up findings from VCSIP trial shows better airway flow, decreased wheeze at age 5 years

Nov 21, 2022
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