Asthma sufferers, brace yourselves: West Midlands hit by high levels of air pollution

Residents have been warned to cut 'strenuous physical exertion' outdoors if they get any symptoms of ill health.
Director of public health for Birmingham Dr Adrian Phillips said those with underlying lung problems, such as asthma, or heart conditions should be especially mindful of current fine, dry conditions.....

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Sweetened fruit drinks could be linked to childhood asthma

A new landmark epidemiology study further implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in chronic disease. Researchers report for the first time that children who regularly consume beverages high in excess free fructose (EFF) including apple juice (AJ), and HFCS sweetened fruit drinks and sodas have higher rates of asthma.....

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Psychedelic Drug Prevents Asthma Development

A psychedelic drug called (R)-2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine or (R)-DOI has been found to also prevent the development of allergic asthma in mice.
A team of researchers from Louisiana State University (LSU) looked at the effects of (R)-DOI, a serotonin 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)2A receptor agonist which contains serotonin, a molecule known to be tied to inflammation, but not asthma......

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