Proximity to freeway traffic linked to asthma in kids

Q: We live near a freeway with a lot of traffic. Do I need to be worried about my kids developing asthma?
A: This is a valid question. Cars release a number of small particles into the air that can irritate the lungs. This particulate matter, in addition to nitric oxide and black carbon, has been associated with asthma. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of pollution because their lungs and immune system are still developing.....

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Are People Who Eat More Fast Food Susceptible To Asthma?

Last week, we discussed how eating processed meats like bacon and sausages can play a role in aggravating asthma attacks and symptoms. This week, we turn the focus to fast food; a recent study has suggest that individuals who eat more fast food are more susceptible to asthma.....

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Moms-to-be take note! Omega-3 supplements can cut childhood asthma risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 31 (ANI): The would-be-mothers taking certain omega-3 fatty acid supplements during their third trimester of pregnancy can reduce the risk of childhood chronic wheezing problems or asthma by age five, finds a new study.
The research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that women who were prescribed 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during the third trimester of pregnancy reduced their children's risk of asthma by 31 percent.....

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