Scientists found that RSV infection early in life can set the stage for childhood asthma, particularly in kids already genetically prone to allergies. The virus appears to skew the developing immune ...

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are taking a closer look at how young patients respond to biologic ...

Maternal eating disorders increase risks of preschool wheezing and childhood asthma * Associations persist regardless of disorder type or exposure //timing * Targeted maternal care may help improve ...

In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers used Mendelian Randomization (MR) to investigate whether regular nutrient consumption and serum mineral, vitamin, and ...

Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting millions of children worldwide. While many parents worry about the long-term implications of their child’s asthma, there’s hope: some children do grow ...

Vermont has one of the highest rates of pediatric asthma in the country — one analysis found that in Vermont, 8.3% of people under the age of 17 have asthma, according to 2023-24 data from the U.S.

Early-life RSV infection and parental allergy interact to substantially increase childhood asthma risk, supported by ...

Asthma symptoms worsened in children in Vermont and upstate New York exposed to smoke from Canadian wildfires, according to a recent study by UVM.

Fatty foods might contribute to asthma in children, a new study says. Fats found in certain foods are linked to neutrophilic asthma, a non-allergic type of asthma triggered by microbial and bacterial ...

Researchers have found a link between infant food allergy and asthma and reduced lung function in later childhood. They say their findings can help healthcare professionals to be more vigilant around ...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways and makes ...

Air pollution exposure during the first 3 years of life was associated with asthma incidence, according to one study. Early life air pollution was associated with increased incidence of childhood ...