Can Salmonella Lower Asthma Risk? Hygiene Hypothesis Upheld In Mouse Models

Exposure to Salmonella infection in mice showed a significant decrease in inflammation within the animals’ airways, a new study has found, upholding the popular “hygiene hypothesis,” which states that sterile environments produce offspring with weak immune systems......

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Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?

My 11-month-old son has had several wheezing episodes recently. Does this mean he has asthma?.....

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Air Pollution: How to Deal When You Have Asthma

Like most people who have asthma, I’ve learned how to manage it by avoiding triggers and finding medicine that works for me. I know what causes a flare up and what to do if a problem arises. However there are factors—such as air pollution—that are simply out of my control.....

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