Because I have sensitive skin and allergies, I worried about eczema affecting my children long before I became pregnant with my oldest daughter. Both my brothers dealt with eczema and other skin problems growing up. However, this is not the only problem that I have. I seem to have developed a dust allergy as well, […] More
No home is perfect, but dysfunction in the home is now revealed to be especially dangerous for children at risk for asthma. A new study shows that children exposed to just one adverse childhood experience (ACE) had a 28 percent increased chance of developing asthma than children with no ACEs. The study published in the Annals […] More
Mothers of children at increased risk for developing asthma should avoid antibiotics during pregnancy, says a new study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Recent studies on antibiotics have focused on the overuse and misuse of the lifesaving class […] More
As research continues to reveal the protective benefits of the gut microbiota, a recent study published in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy suggests that changes to the mix of gut bacteria of young babies may offer a way to predict the future development of food allergies or asthma. For the study, researchers from the […] More
Adding to the growing body of research on the importance of gastrointestinal microbiota for good health, a new series of studies presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in Houston, Texas suggests that factors such as gestational age, birth method, and breastfeeding influence the development of the immune […] More
The drive to create energy efficient homes has been all the rage in recent years. However, a new study published in the journal Environment International suggests that an energy efficient home may increase risks for asthma. Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory respiratory disease characterized by swelling and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing, […] More
Bed-sharing between parents and children comes with both benefits and risks. Now a new study as published in the journal European Respiratory Journal reveals a link between toddlers who share a bed with a parent and an increased risk of developing asthma later in childhood. For the study, researchers at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the […] More
Exposure to BPA during pregnancy may reduce lung function and increase persistent wheezing in children, concludes a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a synthetic compound used to make certain plastics and epoxy resins. The addition of BPA results in plastic that is clear and durable. The chemical […] More
Breastfeeding significantly decreases the risk of asthma and related wheezing disorders, concludes a systemic review and meta-analysis recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Researchers including Dr. Cristian M. Dogaru of the University Campus Suffolk in the United Kingdom reviewed 117 observational studies on the link between breastfeeding and the risk of childhood asthma […] More
Previous studies have concluded that individuals of lower socio-economic status have an increased risk of asthma, allergies, and other inflammatory disorders. Now a new study as published in the journal Clinical & Experimental Immunology suggests that the increased risk may result from individuals of lower socio-economic status more often living in more urban areas, resulting […] More
Over the past couple of decades, public smoking bans have been put into effect to reduce the effect of secondhand smoking on bystanders, particularly children. Now a new systematic review and meta-analysis concludes that recent smoke-free legislation has been followed by decreasing rates of preterm births and children admitted to the hospital for asthma. As […] More
Babies before 37 weeks of pregnancy have an increased risk for a number of short-term and long-term health complications. Now a new study suggests that preterm birth increases the risk of asthma and wheezing disorders during childhood. Additionally, the risk increases as the degree of prematurity increases. Asthma is a chronic disorder that causes the […] More
