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Unmade bed deters dust mites, good for health

British researchers are claiming that an unmade bed is good for the health because house dust mites don't survive on it thereby minimizing or eliminating allergens that trigger asthma and allergies.

Insufficient vitamin D tied to severe asthma attacks

Asthmatic children with relatively low vitamin D levels in their blood may have a greater risk of suffering severe asthma attacks than those with higher levels of the vitamin, a new study suggests.

Burger diet linked to higher childhood asthma risk

Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study.

High asthma deaths among older Australians

Based on the study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the number of Australians over 45 dying due to asthma has risen within the last five years.

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Peanut allergy linked to worse asthma in kids

Researchers found that among 160 5- to 18-year-olds with asthma seen at their center, the 46 with peanut allergies generally had more hospitalizations for asthma exacerbations than children without the food allergy.

Estrogen hormone therapy linked to asthma in study

LONDON (Reuters) - Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists said on Monday.

Air pollution may lessen asthma inhaler benefits

Air pollution, which tends to inflame the airways in people with asthma, might also reduce the effectiveness of the rescue inhalers they count on for quick relief of their asthma symptoms, study findings hint.

Dirty air makes for wheezy kids: study

Small particles from traffic and heating oil combustion may cause children younger than two to wheeze and cough, according to a new study.

Iraq/Afghanistan deployment tied to respiratory woes

U.S. military personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan face an increased risk for developing respiratory symptoms, including persistent or recurring cough and shortness of breath, a large-scale military study has shown.

Detergent exposure hard on workers' lungs: studies

People who work in detergent factories are at increased risk of developing respiratory problems, including asthma, probably from exposure to chemicals contained in detergent, two new studies hint.

Acetaminophen could up asthma, wheezing risk

An analysis of 19 studies provides additional evidence of increased asthma risk in children and adults given acetaminophen.

Stubborn asthma may signal poor use of meds

People with difficult-to-control asthma are often not taking their anti-asthma medication as prescribed by their doctor, new study findings indicate.

Neurotic? It could lead to asthma

People who are neurotic -- they tend to worry a lot and to have emotional ups and downs -- seem to be at increased risk of developing asthma, a new study hints. Those who suffer through a divorce or

Enterprise to raise $4 billion for green housing

Enterprise, a U.S. nonprofit group, said on Wednesday it hopes to raise $4 billion over the next five years to make housing for low-income people more energy efficient.

Inhalers may raise risk of asthma in some children

Common asthma reliever drugs taken by millions of children around the world may increase the risk of asthma attacks in some patients with a particular genetic make-up, British scientists said on Tuesday.

Is swimming pool chlorine fueling the allergy epidemic?

Swimming in a chlorinated pool may boost the odds that a child susceptible to asthma and allergies will develop these problems, a study released today indicates.

Early daycare may not lower asthma risk

Contrary to what some previous studies have suggested, children who enter daycare at an early age may not have a reduced risk of allergies and asthma later on, researchers reported Tuesday.