Asthma: late menopausal women at increased risk
A new study highlights the role of natural and synthetic estrogens in increasing the risk of asthma in patients whose ...
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Allergies, asthma: burning incense poses risks for patients
For people with allergies and asthma, burning incense is not without consequences on respiratory health. THE ESSENTIAL Daily burning of ...
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Asthma, allergy: changes in the placenta would increase the risks
Atopic disorders, such as asthma and allergies, may be caused by changes in the placenta, according to a new study. ...
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Asthma: the risk can be identified in the first year of life
Swiss researchers say children's risk of developing asthma later in life can be predicted by observing how their lungs adapt ...
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Respiratory diseases: do you really know the health risks?
Asthma, sleep apnea, respiratory allergies... These common respiratory illnesses can sometimes lead to serious complications, with the occurrence of disability ...
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Asthmatic children: indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections
Certain allergens present in indoor air increase the risk of respiratory infections in children with asthma. Their symptoms may be ...
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Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of asthma, and vice versa
Type 2 diabetics are twice as likely to develop asthma, while asthmatics are 28% more likely to develop blood sugar ...
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Asthma: Managing Attacks and Living a Normal Life
Asthma, a chronic disease that affects the airways, can significantly impact daily life. Fortunately, effective treatments and self-management strategies can ...
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School Asthma: 3 Simple Ways to Protect Your Child
The expression "school asthma" refers to the increase in attacks due to the academic environment of young French people. THE ...
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Air pollution, a silent scourge that threatens the respiratory health of our children
New studies are showing a growing link between air pollution and increased asthma among children. Fine particles, nitrogen oxides and ...
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Asthma, allergic rhinitis: the season of birth could affect your risks
Babies born in the fall or winter are more likely to develop asthma or allergic rhinitis as they grow up, ...
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Study confirms link between maternal asthma and child allergies
For the first time, Australian researchers have confirmed that maternal asthma increases the risk of allergies in children. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Aerobics to the aid of asthmatics?
Aerobic exercise, which works cardiovascular endurance, can improve the quality of life of people with asthma, a study has found. ...
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Pollens: beware of the risk of thunderstorm asthma this week
Beware of the risk of thunderstorm asthma this week, warns the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network. THE ESSENTIAL Due to the ...
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Asthma: Early exposure to weed pollen increases risk
Children exposed to tree and weed pollen in urban areas are at increased risk of respiratory health problems, including asthma. ...
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Ventolin: towards a shortage of the asthma drug?
Pharmacists are finding it increasingly difficult to provide Ventolin sprays to their asthma patients. THE ESSENTIAL Many pharmacies are having ...
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Asthma: heat waves land children in hospital
A new study shows that extreme heat events are associated with increased hospital visits for children with asthma. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Focus on asthma: what if we disentangled the truth from the fiction?
There are still many misconceptions about asthma. Here are some elements that will help you see things more clearly. THE ...
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7 major benefits of physical activity for asthma
Regularly moving your body is strongly recommended for all asthmatics. THE ESSENTIAL Asthma affects around 4 million people in France. ...
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Asthma: the hope of a new preventive treatment?
Researchers have identified a new cause explaining the damage caused by asthma to the airways, which could be the target ...
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Air pollution in schools causes 30,000 cases of asthma each year
Air pollution in schools causes 30,000 cases of asthma each year among 6-11 year olds. THE ESSENTIAL Nearly 30,000 cases ...
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Asthma: “We still have around 900 deaths per year, including around sixty children”
Asthma attacks are often associated with spring and pollen. However, the cold and winter can also put asthmatics in great ...
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Asthma attack: everything you need to know to manage it properly
Dust, smoke, cold air… Many triggers can cause an attack in people with asthma. A pulmonologist gives us her advice ...
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Asthma: children with stressed parents have more symptoms
Children with asthma whose parents have high stress levels have more symptoms like wheezing, according to a new Australian study. ...
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Cough, asthma… Gas cooking, a silent threat to French homes
Cough, asthma... Gas cooking is "a silent threat to French households" because it deteriorates their health. THE ESSENTIAL More than ...
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Should asthmatics monitor air pollution themselves?
How wary should people with asthma be about fine particle air pollution? THE ESSENTIAL Fine particles, with a diameter ≤ ...
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Asthma in children: the bacteria identified in nurseries responsible for the cases?
Particular combinations of bacteria found in day care centers have been linked to wheezing in young children. THE ESSENTIAL Two ...
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Back to school: alert on the increase in “school asthma”
Asthma attacks in children and adolescents increase at the start of the school year. THE ESSENTIAL Asthma affects around 4 ...
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Candlelight dinners are bad for asthmatics
A new study shows that smoke from candles or even cooking can cause inflammation and irritation in young asthmatics. THE ...
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Boys who smoke as teenagers may pass damaged genes to their children
Boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging their future children's genes, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity ...
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