Researchers find link between childhood wheezing and asthma

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Viral respiratory illnesses with wheezing in early childhood can increase chances of developing asthma later during childhood. It is not known, however, whether every type of respiratory virus that produces wheezing presents similar risk.

High intake of paracetamol increases risk of developing asthma, conjunctivitis and eczema in babies

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

New study done on child health reveals that the children who are given paracetamol for fever in the first year of their life are at high risk of developing asthma, conjunctivitis and eczema.

9/11 nightmare still afresh in minds of people

Friday, September 12th, 2008

The world has passed nearly six years after the Sept. 11 attacks in the USA. But the effect of the attack is still alive in the minds of the Americans.

US Air Pollution Standard Not Good For Asthmatic Children

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

The Inner City Asthma Study Group researchers has found that air pollution is the major reason behind asthma in children especially those among 5 and 12 years. They also suggest that asthma management plans for inner-city children may need to include reduced exposure to air pollutants. Thus the study brings questions about the quality of [...]

Brick Kiln Pollution Causing Asthma, Lung Cancer… In Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The air pollution emitted by brick kilns in Rawalpindi is causing serious health problems like asthma, lung cancer and in some cases serious eye infections among its inhabitants. There are nearly 50 brick kilns in the Rawalpindi and Islamabad jurisdiction. But the state authority is silent over the issue.