How could a virus increase the risk of asthma?

Washington.Viral infections in newborns "cripple" part of the immune system and increase the risk of asthma later in life, US researchers studying mice have said.They showed infections by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) stripped immune cells of their ability to calm down inflammation in the lung's airways.....

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Camp For Children With Asthma Had Good Year Thanks To Helpers

The Max and Lorraine Foundation and the American Lung Association would like to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and all the volunteers who gave their time to make it possible for 46 children to enjoy the camping experience for the 14th year in a row.....

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New asthma resources for Ayrshire teachers

NORTH Ayrshire teachers will get resources to support two in every classroom with asthma.
The brand new teaching resource has been developed to improve the health and well-being of pupils in North Ayrshire with Scotland’s most common long-term condition - asthma.....

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