Asthma News

Asthma meds unaffordable

It costs the average South African three days' wages for a month's supply of branded asthma medicine, and one day's wage for the generic brand.

Alcohol, asthma and allergies

Alcoholic beverages can trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate existing allergies, experts warn.

Asthma drugs increase risk

One class of drugs used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath in people with asthma may increase kids' risk of being hospitalised for an asthma attack.

Why flu triggers asthma

Researchers have found a previously unknown biological pathway explaining why influenza induces asthma attacks.

Poorly controlled asthma costly

Poorly controlled asthma more than doubles healthcare costs associated with the disease and threatens educational achievement through a dramatic increase in school absence.

Asthma health plan ineffective

Researchers studying the first national quality measure for hospitalised children have found that it had no actual impact on patient outcomes.

Alcohol can reduce asthma risk

Drinking alcohol in moderate quantities can reduce the risk of asthma, according to Danish researchers.

FDA bans CFCs in some inhalers

Health officials are banning the only asthma inhaler sold over the counter in the United States starting next year to prevent the use of products that harm the environment.

Yogurt linked to asthma, hay fever

Eating low-fat yoghurt whilst pregnant can increase the risk of your child developing asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), according to recent findings.

Obese kids have more asthma flares

Shaving off extra pounds might help asthmatic kids prevent flares of the disease, according to a study that found obese children have a harder time controlling their symptoms.