Early Virus Raises Asthma Risk in Certain Kids: Study
Infants with a particular gene variant appear more vulnerable after infection

FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A common genetic variation significantly boosts the odds of asthma in children who've had a severe respiratory illness at a young age, researchers report.
"Our findings suggest that genetic influences on asthma might be more pronounced in the context of early life environmental exposures, especially viral respiratory infections," said Dr. Rajesh Kumar, an allergist at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He is senior author of the new report.....

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TREAT ASTHMA WITHOUT INHALER BY USING ONLY SIMPLE DIET CHANGES!

Asthma means thickening of the bronchial tubes and chronic inflammation which can lead to suffocation. Its attacks are most often followed by coughing, wheezing and lack of breath. Every year, number of people who are suffering from asthma is increasing.
Healthy diet is one of the most important pats for treatment of asthma. Just like regular exercise, a healthy diet is good for everyone. That goes for people with asthma, too. Healthy weight must be maintained as well as obesity is associated with more severe asthma.....

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Sweden: Giving Healthy Skiers Asthma Medication Is "A Dangerous Path"

The revelation that Norway may have offered healthy skiers asthma medication last season has struck like a bomb in the ski world, with Norway trying to defend it's position against criticism from other countries.
On the one side, Norwegian National Team Head Coach Vidar Løfshus believes that it is reasonable for skiers to take asthma medication as a preventive measure. "It is for active people to be able to do their best" says Lofshus. "And they (asthma medications) have a preventive effect: the skier is supposed to have a life even after ski racing, and then it is important that we think about their health" he explains.....

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