Childhood asthma
Poor sleep quality and history of sleep disturbances have been identified as significant predictors of severe asthma exacerbations in children, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The research, conducted at the Indiana University School of Medicine, analyzed data from 161 patients with moderate or severe asthma
Childhood asthma
Asthma and allergic conditions have become increasingly common chronic diseases among children globally, with prevalence rising in various regions. In Poland, researchers have tracked long-term trends in asthma and other allergic conditions among children in the city of Chorzow over a 30-year period. The study revealed a significant increase in
Childhood asthma
Poor sleep quality and history of sleep disturbances have been identified as significant predictors of severe asthma exacerbations in children, according to a study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The research, conducted at the Indiana University School of Medicine, analyzed data from 161 patients with moderate or severe asthma
Childhood asthma
Asthma and allergic conditions have become increasingly common chronic diseases among children globally, with prevalence rising in various regions. In Poland, researchers have tracked long-term trends in asthma and other allergic conditions among children in the city of Chorzow over a 30-year period. The study revealed a significant increase in
Childhood asthma
Researchers from Binzhou Medical University in People's Republic of China have shed light on the complexities of childhood allergic asthma, a chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness. According to a recent study published in Medicine, the current prevalence of childhood allergic asthma is high, yet
Pediatrics
Children with asthma have been advised against engaging in physical activities due to concerns about exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. However, recent evidence suggests that exercise can improve disease control, lung function, and quality of life. A multidisciplinary team of experts has developed recommendations on the safety, benefits, and key factors of exercise
Pediatrics
A new study explores the connection between maternal depression and pediatric asthma management, highlighting the challenges faced by Black mothers in managing their children's asthma while coping with their own mental health issues. The research found that mothers with chronic depressive symptoms struggle to respond to asthma symptoms,
Pediatrics
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory condition that can significantly impact quality of life and lead to hospitalization or long-term lung impairment. The prevalence of asthma has increased globally, with higher rates in urban areas and developing countries. Recently, researchers from Alfaisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have investigated current
Pediatrics
Researchers from the Queensland Children's Hospital conducted a cross-sectional observational study to assess the management of problematic severe asthma (PSA) in children across Australia and New Zealand. The study found significant variability in service availability and PSA management across tertiary sites, with most centers lacking multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Asian medicine
A recent study conducted by researchers at Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine has shed light on the potential link between electronic screen time and childhood asthma. The study, which analyzed data from 15,526 children across the United States, found a significant association between electronic screen time and
Child health
A new digital tool has been developed that can scan electronic health data records to predict which children are at risk for developing childhood asthma. The tool calculates an asthma risk score for kids based on information collected as part of their medical history. Research has shown that the tool
