Infants exposed to indoor allergens less likely to develop asthma by age 7, study suggests

Infants exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens as grow up are less likely to develop asthma by the time they are 7, according to research backed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, may help lead to ways to prevent asthma in the future, an NIH release said.
Previous studies have shown that limiting indoor allergen exposure can help control asthma, but the NIH said the new study indicates early exposure to some allergens may help prevent developing the chronic disease.....

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Asthma Improvement Collaborative Reduced ER Visits and Hospitalizations in Medicaid Population

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Asthma is the most common chronic condition of childhood and is responsible for substantial morbidity and health care costs, in large portion as a result of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Moreover, children who live in poverty and are members of minority groups are disproportionately affected.....

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Thunderstorm asthma early warning system rolled out

A THUNDERSTORM asthma early warning system has been rolled out across Victoria to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that claimed nine lives in last November’s freak weather event.
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA COULD BE BACK IN VICTORIA THIS SPRING
With the pollen season starting today, the state is launching its new forecasting model that sees eight monitoring stations set up across the Victoria as an early warning of potential danger.....

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