Asthma Archives - Life Science Review

22 April 202022 April 2020

Herbs and spices appear to have antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties and they may in addition reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, eg cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancer, obesity and diabetes type 2

In May 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to identify and assess specific biomarkers in 25 herbs and spices, namely anise, basil, black pepper, … Read more

4 April 20204 April 2020

Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with asthma and congestive obstructive pulmonary disease and low vitamin D levels may either be a cause or a consequence of these conditions

In March 2020 researchers from the UK, USA, Canada and Belgium published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D metabolism is altered in asthma or congestive obstructive … Read more

29 March 202029 March 2020

Mindfulness or yoga may be effective in reducing stress and anxiety and improving quality of life and lung function in children and adolescents with asthma

In March 2020 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the use of yoga and mindfulness for children and adolescents with asthma. The … Read more

28 March 202028 March 2020

There is no indication of an increased incidence of asthma, rhinitis or eczema in adolescents living in households with a high use of cleaning agents

In July 2019 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of household cleaning agents with the incidence of asthma, rhinitis … Read more

28 March 202017 May 2020

Active video games, undertaken for several weeks, can provide similar or greater improvements in exercise capacity and other outcomes, as well as being more enjoyable, than traditional exercise in individuals with respiratory conditions

In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of active video games on clinical outcome measures, as well as adherence … Read more

23 March 202023 March 2020

Frequent use of household cleaning products in early life appears to be associated with an increased risk for childhood wheeze and asthma but not atopy at age 3 years

In February 2020 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess the association between use of household cleaning products in early life and childhood respiratory and allergic … Read more

7 March 20207 March 2020

Intermittent fasting is beneficial for many health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative brain disorders

In December 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the effects of intermittent fasting. The suggestion that calorie restriction had a beneficial effect on aging and life span … Read more

27 February 202027 February 2020

It appears that probiotics are able to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea

In February 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on how probiotics can prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, which is a common side effect of antibiotic treatment. It is defined as … Read more

23 February 202023 February 2020

Although pollutants the mother has been exposed to can pass into the breast milk, environmental studies have confirmed that the protective effects of breastfeeding still outweigh its potential health risk to the infant

On October 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the potential effects of air pollution on breast milk and whether breastfeeding can overcome … Read more

3 February 20203 February 2020

Fenugreek

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain mucilage, trigonelline, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, sotolon, diosgenin, luteolin, phenolic acids, and protodioscin and is “generally recognized as safe” when used as a flavouring by the U.S. Food … Read more

2 January 20202 January 2020

Premature deaths due to air pollution are currently estimated to be over 7 million per year with ischaemic heart disease and strokes accounting for 80%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or acute lower respiratory infections 14%, and lung cancer 6%

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview on air pollution and exposure levels and how this affects local policy actions. Measurement of air pollution levels has significantly … Read more

22 September 201914 June 2020

Secondhand exposure to e-cigarettes may make asthma symptoms worse

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between secondhand e-cigarette exposure and an increase in asthma symptoms in adolescents with … Read more

27 August 201916 June 2020

The rapid rise in number of asthma diagnoses may be due to changes in the exposure to environmental factors and changes in lifestyle

In March 2019 researchers from France published their review to assess environmental factors which may be involved in the development of asthma. The number of individuals suffering from asthma has … Read more

24 August 201916 June 2020

Frequent paracetamol use may be a risk factor for symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, and skin allergy

In September 2018 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the association between paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use and asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic eczema … Read more

8 August 201916 June 2020

There appears to be an association between asthma onset and exacerbation with cleaning and disinfecting activities in a number of industries, including healthcare

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between asthma and related outcomes with occupations and tasks in healthcare workers in … Read more

8 August 201916 June 2020

The use of bleach and high-level disinfectants in the healthcare industry may increase the risk of asthma symptoms

In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between similar patterns of cleaning and disinfecting activities with asthma symptoms. A total … Read more

8 August 201916 June 2020

Air fresheners or deodorizers, scented laundry products, being in a room cleaned with scented products or being near someone wearing a fragranced product may cause asthmatics to experience respiratory problems, migraine headaches or asthma attacks

In January 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the incidence and types of effects fragranced products have on asthmatics in the … Read more

8 August 201917 June 2020

The commonest cleaning agents causing occupational asthma appear to be chlorine-releasing agents, quaternary ammonium compounds and aldehydes

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the type of cleaning agents which appear to be responsible for occupational asthma. A total … Read more

8 August 201917 June 2020

Most asthmatics would prefer workplaces, healthcare facilities and other environments to be fragrance-free as this could help reduce adverse effects

In November 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the incidence and types of health problems associated with exposure to fragranced products … Read more

2 July 201919 November 2019

A high use of disinfectants appears to be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in young adults

In September 2017 researchers from Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the association between the private use of household sprays and disinfectants with … Read more