'Asthma Risk in Child Rises by Over 2 Times When Mother Smokes'

JAIPUR: The chances of a child having asthma rise by 2.1 to 2.7 times when the mother is a smoker and rise by 1.2-1.9 times when the father is a smoker, a new research has found.
In the study published in the current issue of Journal of Asthma, Dr Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Associate Professor, SMS Hospital, and author of the article today said that the risk of asthma increases with passive smoking.....

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Vitamin D Won't Guard Against Colds in People With Asthma

THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- If you have asthma, vitamin D supplements won't protect you against colds, new research suggests.
The study found that taking vitamin D supplements didn't reduce the number or severity of colds in adults with mild-to-moderate asthma.....

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Effective Strategies If You’re Suffering With Asthma

If you do not treat your asthma, it can quickly become dangerous. An asthma attack can be dangerous, even fatal. It’s best to see a doctor first, but in many cases, you’ll need to take additional action on your own. The article below will provide some common sense advice to reduce and manage your asthma symptoms.....

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