Scientists discover protein that helps trigger allergic asthma

Scientists have discovered a blood clotting protein they believe contributes towards allergic asthma.
The findings, published in the journal Science, could help develop more targeted treatments in the future......

Source: healthcanal.com



Wanganui asthma rate alarms

Secondhand smoke, poor housing and a high proportion of Maori are contributing to Wanganui's high hospital admission rate for asthma sufferers, a paediatrician warns.....

Source: nzherald.co.nz



New asthma treatment has patients breathing easier

September 8, 2013 (WLS) -- A new treatment for asthma called thermal bronchoplasty has some patients breathing easier.
A radically different treatment provides benefits that last for years.
A surgical tube with four tiny wires is guided down into the lungs.....

Source: abclocal.go.com