Effects of marijuana on lung function

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Some changes were reported in this study by researches at the University of Otago, in Dunedin, New Zealand.

But what does it mean for you and me? (more…)

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Dirt exposure has no effect on development of asthma

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Researchers in Brazil studied infants from low-income families with high risk of asthma.

Their results were reported during the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and reported in Medical News Today. (more…)

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Review: Spinal manipulation to treat asthma

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence. (more…)

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Negative effects of herbals on asthma control

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City examined the association among the use of herbals and patientsâ€™ adherence to prescribed inhaled steroids, and drug treatment and disease beliefs. (more…)

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Vitamin D improves the response to steriods in asthmatics

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Patients with asthma experience a variable response toinhaled corticosteroids.

Researchers from National Jewish Health, in Denver, Colorado studied the effect of vitamin Dlevels on this response. (more…)

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Acupuncture for chronic sinusitis. Worth the cost?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

It’s commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis, though there’s little documentation for any effect.

Researchers from Norway looked for evidence of improved quality of life. (more…)

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CAM for pediatric allergic disorders

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Dr. Xiu-Min Lee (photo) is Director of Mount Sinai’sÂ Center for Chinese Herbal TherapyÂ for Allergy and Asthma, in New York.

She hasÂ reviewed the evidence and believes that traditional Chinese medicine can help treat food allergies and asthma. (more…)

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Fish consumption and allergy in adults

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Researchers from the German Research Center for Environmental Health, in Neuherberg studied the association between eating fish and the risk of developing allergic diseases in adults. (more…)